Destined for success
by Brian McKinny, senior editor
The Winery Dogs are the latest power-trio from California to make a big splash with their eponymous debut album on Loud & Proud Records. With the infamous Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, UFO, …
3 ways to hype your music
by Vickens Moscova and Tamara Halbritter
Online marketing and social media have become a huge part of everyday life. For musicians, the World Wide Web provides the opportunity for simple, instant access to almost …
Most people don’t know that Dave Pirner started his career as a drummer in a punk band. A native of Green Bay, Wis., he moved to Minneapolis, Minn. as a teenager. By age 20, he had started playing drums in …
How do you sell yourself to those who have never seen you live?
by Chris Hulbert
Today’s music business has become an ever-morphing entity where everything can change in an instant. Before you even think about walking into a meeting, …
JamUp XT
by Gene Baker, editor
Smartphones are quickly taking over our daily lives and ridding us of extra gadgets. As technology evolves, your guitar rig may be next to become obsolete.
I’m a tube-tone purist by heart but also …
by Brian McKinny, senior editor
Michael John is a working-class guy who dreamt of writing his own music and playing it for anyone willing to listen. Born in the U.K., his family moved to New Zealand when he was very …
by Winston Giles
A quick look back at 2013 so far reveals a year packed full of artist and brand partnerships on an unprecedented scale. Music licensing has evolved beyond the normal realms and we are now seeing brands and …
“Scream Icon” Claim Falls on Deaf Ears
by Stephen M. Stern, executive editor
What began as a statement of religious hypocrisy ended in screaming silence. Life met art when Green Day performed their song, “East Jesus Nowhere,” live against a …
Principle 5: Hunger
by Rich Redmond (part five of five)
Hey folks! Do you want to be a better musician? Do you want more gigs? Do you want more overall happiness in your life?
Well then, try my “CRASH” concept …
