Expert advice and insights for the modern music industry. Tour management, booking, contracts, and the business behind the music.
A reported “100-year storm” has forced AC/DC to cancel a concert with only three dates remaining on the band’s *Power Up* tour. For a global act, a cancellation is disruptive. For an independent artist, one canceled show...
Evan Seinfeld’s recent reflections on Biohazard’s new music, fitness, and mental wellness point to an important reality for working artists: your heal...
The latest round of music industry hires across companies such as AEG Presents Germany, Gotobeat, Vandall, Xelon, Warner Music, Mattel, and Paladin Ar...
When reports emerged that Poppy’s band performed its full Upheaval Festival set in Grand Rapids, Michigan, without Poppy onstage, it created an uncomf...
A final show is more than a concert—it is a statement about what an artist wants audiences to remember. Recent coverage of the final setlists performe...
Glen Matlock’s recent conversation about the documentary *I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol* is a useful reminder for every independent artist: a career is n...
Geddy Lee’s recent comments about experiencing a “crazy” sign connected to Neil Peart ahead of Rush’s 2026 touring activity are a reminder that audien...
Ministry’s announcement of another “final” album and a 2027 farewell tour is a reminder that endings can be some of the most powerful moments in an ar...
Finding a reliable place to rehearse has become one of the least glamorous—and most important—parts of building an independent music career. A new rep...
When a band publicly says a major global sports theme sounds a little too close to one of its own songs, artists everywhere pay attention. Even if no ...
If you’re an independent artist, festival season is more than a performance opportunity. It’s a visibility test, a branding moment, a networking sprin...
When a band announces a debut album while gearing up for major live moments, it signals something bigger than simple good news. It shows a strategy. I...
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