Expert advice and insights for the modern music industry.
How to Keep Your Band Moving Forward After a Major Loss When a key member of a band passes away or steps away unexpectedly, everything can feel froze...
Touring doesn’t pause when life gets hard When an artist publicly shares a major health challenge and still plans how to move forward, it’s a reminde...
Is Your Second Release Carrying Too Much Pressure? For a lot of independent artists, the first big release feels exciting. The second one? That’s oft...
Are You Building a Music Career—or Just Waiting for One to Happen? For a lot of independent artists, the dream starts early: writing songs in your be...
Some of the most valuable music in your career may already exist The recent buzz around a Heaven & Hell box set is a useful reminder for independent ...
Why this matters right now When an artist like Elmiene opens up about connection, identity, and asking difficult questions within his family, it high...
Could an unexpected collaboration be your smartest next step? A forgotten late-'90s emo album featuring Warrant singer Jani Lane might sound like a r...
A Disney ride, Def Leppard, and a big reminder for independent artists When a legacy rock band like Def Leppard shows up on the soundtrack for a newl...
When an Artist Goes Heavier, Fans Pay Attention Evanescence dropping a heavier track like **“Who Will You Follow”** is a reminder of something indepe...
Why the biggest metal acts of the '80s still matter right now When people talk about the "Big 4" of '80s metal—Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maid...
When a release creates friction instead of excitement Record Store Day is supposed to feel like a celebration: fans lining up early, indie stores buz...
Why this matters right now When an artist like Zakk Wylde talks about a new album, honors the legacy of Pantera, and pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, i...
