Most of our "Best Instrument" articles on By the Barricade are focused on popular, show-worthy instruments such as guitars, drums, saxophones, and more. But this article is different. This time,...
Posts by Samuel Kesler
Songwriters are the lifeblood of the music industry. They write the songs, after all. However, the question of payment is multi-faceted and every contract outlines the terms differently. So, do...
There's no doubt KISS encapsulates everything about a successful band. It doesn't matter which generation bore you nor what musical genre you prefer — there's an overwhelming likelihood that you're...
If you want to see any meaningful success as an artist, you must consider your fan base. In other words, you need to imagine everything about your average listener — their hobbies, where they live,...
You've just finished writing your newest song. You've poured hours into perfecting it and, despite probably doubting yourself along the way, you think it's come out pretty good. Now what? The...
Unfortunately, there is a clear height bias when it comes to concerts. While there are certainly downsides to being tall, being short confers many challenges that, if ignored, can ruin the...
