How to Use Substack for Musicians
My name is Matt, and I’m a musician and composer based in the Pacific Northwest, USA. For most of my musical life, I’ve been a singer/songwriter, playing and singing in indie/folk bands. But for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to write instrumental music — to sit in quiet contemplation and create music […]
National Harm Reduction Announces First Official “Artists Against Overdose”, Virtual Concert For International Overdose Awareness Day
National Harm Reduction’s first-ever International Overdose Awareness Day Virtual Concert, Monday, August 31st. Partnering with Musicians For Overdose Prevention, this mini concert will feature 20 artists streaming short performances from around the globe, in order to raise funds for Harm Reduction Coalition’s national harm reduction work, including overdose prevention, policy, and program training. Some of the artists […]
Jody Glenham’s “Talking Out Loud”: A Blast of Indie Rock Energy
Jody Glenham transports us to a crowded dance floor, covered in sweat, beaming with smiles. It’s probably the 80’s or the glittering 90’s. We don’t care to know for sure though, because it’s just so fun to be there. It’s obvious this dream pop artist keeps her inspirations in her back pocket with the newest […]
Quiet Brother’s “Running”: Atmospheric, Lyrical Indie Rock
Be careful running into the soundscape of Quiet Brother; you may get lost. Emerging from the wonderfully charming city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this equally charming indie group illuminates a familiar sound of nostalgia. Band members, and close college friends, Jake Bair, Nate Elder, and Andrew Galuppo. have surprisingly only just begun releasing this new sweet […]
Journey – The Fusion Roots and Changing Line Up of the 80’s Biggest Group
Long-running American favorite band Journey was created in the San Francisco Bay Area and led to multiple instantly recognizable hit songs throughout the country. With seven multi-platinum albums and one diamond, despite polarizing opinions within the music press, Journey was one of the most successful bands of the 1980s. They have maintained this in the […]
How to Make Your Song a Best-Selling International Record
People often wonder what it takes to make a hit song. They ask whether a composer knows when they finish composing or writing a song. The explanation to that is a vibrant NO. Songwriters could only guess when they finish off a song whether it is great or just good. But, there is so much […]
12 Best Indie Soundcloud Playlists
If you are an Indie music lover, I bet that Soundcloud is always open on one of your tabs. If it’s not, it probably should be. After all, it’s a great place to discover new, quality music created by indie artists. However, picking a playlist that’s actually, you know, good, is always a tough call. […]
The 7 Best Music Business Books to Read in 2020
Establishing yourself in the music business can be challenging when you have no idea where to start. Many aspiring artists seek help from people who have been in the music business for a long time. But what if I tell you that you won’t need to seek out Grammy winners or music business gurus on […]
