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, we’re talking kazoos. Specifically, what is the best kazoo you can buy? The best kazoo offers a great value, a pleasing timbre, and feels solid….
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 songwriters get paid upfront? Sometimes — but upfront payment is far from the only method of payment. In fact, it’s common for payment to be…
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 familiar with KISS. Store speakers, the radio, classic rock playlists, and more continue to broadcast their music as they’ve done for decades. Basically, you’d have…
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, and most importantly, why they listen to music in the first place. This is how you identify your target audience…
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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 first and most important element is song promotion — if you want people to actually hear your music. How do you promote a song…
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 concert-viewing experience. So, what can you do if you’ve been handed the short end of the concert stick? Arriving early or purchasing front-row tickets…
Just as shorter people have issues when attending concerts, so do tall people. However, there are a wholly unique set of issues that apply only to the vertically gifted — or cursed. What are the best concert tips for tall people? Regularly looking behind for folks struggling to see helps make the experience better for…
Behind every classic story of a mega-successful artist, be it Queen, Lady Gaga, or Metallica, is the presence of a record label. Sometimes the record company is a dominant force behind the artist’s success. Other times, the record company is a bona fide villain. Back in the day, a record label was near essential for…
The bass guitar is a crucial instrument that lays the rhythmic foundation of a song. It is not surprising that many people gravitate toward it. However, an electric bass is nearly silent without an amp. Bass amps can be costly. What if you already own a guitar amp? Is plugging a bass into a guitar…
It’s time to end it with your music distributor. You had a great (or not-so-great) run together, but you’ve drifted apart. Unfortunately, your hands are tied. You stand to lose streams and lucrative playlist spots if you leave. How can you switch distributors without losing stream counts or playlists? By re-releasing your music through your…
