For many bands, there is no better sign that a live show went well when the crowd chants your name asking for an encore. The rush from the chants, the chance to go out with a bang and that feeling like you are joining the greats by performing this time-honored tradition. These all act like…
Creating the next media empire may sound daunting but every media icon has one thing in common. They had to start somewhere and take that first step. We’ve created a list of lessons learned to help you avoid common pitfalls and take your hobby to the next level whether it be music, art, blogging, or…
A little bit of vinyl crackling can’t be a bad thing, no other recording technology has lasted this long. First, it was vinyl vs. 8-Track, then it was vinyl vs. cassette and then it became vinyl vs. CD. As if nothing has changed, the age-old debate rages on— what sounds better, vinyl, or digital? Whatever…
When you are getting to hit the road, you need to find a good tour manager to help organize everything. To ensure that everything goes smoothly before, during, and after the show, you need to dedicate yourself to the role or expand your team to cover any gaps. What makes a good tour manager? A…
Have you ever listened to music only to find a random short track in the middle of a song or album? That’s an interlude, and they’ve become something of a lost art since the popularity of streaming. But this raises an important question: Why do some albums have interludes? Artists use extended instrumental sections as…
How many hours do you think Buckethead practices a day? The first thing that may come to mind is numb fingers, followed by callouses that could break a diamond in two. I would picture that, or the world’s most durable pick, smoking in a metal tin to prevent burning down the house. While that…
Have you ever lost your voice after spending Tuesday night at a show screaming along to your favorite songs and shouting into the ears of complete strangers? Imagine screaming into a microphone, as loudly as you can, for roughly 2 hours a night. Imagine being on tour and repeating that process over and over for…
Have you ever picked up an excellent band, only to find them to sound completely different during a live performance? I’ve been there. Sometimes, it isn’t pretty. In a few cases, It can cause you to ask how long this band is going to last. Why Does Singing Sound So Different Live from Studio? Energy…
Crowd surfers, moshing, dehydration and your favorite bands are just a few of the things that are brought to mind when it comes to the Vans Warped Tour. Twenty years ago founder Kevin Lyman had the idea of a tour that brought fans and their favorite music together at a price they could afford. The…
