“Because that’s the way it’s done …”, is the common answer, when a musician is asked why they use a DI box. In fact, you can find these small boxes almost anywhere where music is made: on stage, in large studios, in home recording studios and for various reasons and in various situations. The main reason ..
Read moreIn this article, I’ll be presenting you with a complete beginner’s guide to working your way around small, basic mixers. This is the first article of several on the subject of mixing desks, this article serving to introduce basic concepts that will be expanded upon in the subsequent articles. Why do I need a Mixing ..
Read moreI had never met musician Shayna King before, then before I knew it we had crossed paths three times in four days. Not being a superstitious person be any stretch of the imagination, some would say that it was an omen, the crossing of paths or maybe just plain coincidence. The funny thing is I ..
Read moreChoosing the right microphone is extremely important to getting your sound right. If your mic can’t capture the sound clearly and accurately, even the best post-production won’t produce the sound you want. Get the right sound by choosing the right microphone for the job! Microphones turn sounds into energy signals. Different microphones do this in ..
Read moreI’m not sure you can ever be truly prepared to perform alongside the legendary Cherie Currie. I know I can speak for my band mates when I say that The Runaways kicked out a pretty decent path for women coming up in Rock ‘n’ Roll, so to be supporting the woman herself just seemed… unreal. ..
Read more“Every artist is valued based on their presentation and what their creditability is.” Dan Silver, the Sr. Creative Director at RipTide Music TV. Film. And Video Games. Dan Silver on synch and placement opportunities. I spoke with Dan, who had been directly responsible for placing music in trailers for movies such as Captain America, Thor, ..
Read more“A Tour Manager has to be the most flexible person on tour – his job can range from being a bartender on the side of the stage to watching some band members’ kids during sound check.” Donovan Haney— Manager of The Expendables Who’s The Boss? Donovan talks about the pecking order out on the road. ..
Read moreThe Publicist “A publicist is a liaison between the artist and the media. Our main purpose is to get our clients media attention, with blogs, traditional print, radio, television, etc.” Ryan Romana, founder of Press Junkie PR Ryan Romana is a music industry and PR professional with over a decade of experience successfully publicizing artists, ..
Read moreWhat makes the new recording artist Miller worth knowing about? It is a fair question. The artist Miller is at the start, the front, the very beginning of something he hopes you will feel when you hear his music. All Miller asks is you let his songs do the singing, so to speak, via the release of ..
Read moreFrom announcing a gig to a complete tour, new album or video – the first place you’ll want to spread the word is on Facebook and Twitter. Though posting one or two things a month is hardly demanding on your time, once you start regular campaigns posting becomes more and more of a chore, and often overlooked. ..
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