Releasing and Promoting your Music
Rise Against just released their new album "Nowhere Generation". Hannah got the chance to talk to Tim McLirath, vocalist / rhythm guitar, about writing, releasing and promoting an album these days.
Backstage Pass
Newcomer or upcoming artist? You've been writing songs? Been busking on the streets? Spent hours in a band practice room? It's time to push your music career to the next level. Join Hannah and meet producers, label managers, independent artists, booking agents, radio hosts and festival organizers to discuss the secrets of the music scene: Are record deals really cool and how do I become famous?
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Episodes (50)
Taking Your own Artist and Press Shots
You're a DIY artist and want to take great photos with a basic setup for your press shots? In this episode, Tommy Reynolds shares his experience of being a photographer on tour, how he takes portraits and how you can create an outstanding artwork yourself.
Carving Your own Path in Music
You dream of becoming a successful musician, but you struggle to pursue your deams? Leslie Gaston-Bird and Hannah discuss possibilities to manifest your musical career.
Music Licensing for DJs
Without doubt, the most asked at the moment question is: How to avoid muting, blocking and take downs in your DJ streams. In this episode Dr. Hayleigh Bosher and Hannah discuss music copyright and what licenses a DJ needs to remix a track and what to consider for legally using samples.
Reasons to Record Analog
Being a plantium recording engineer, Lenise Bent has been working on many successful records such as Blondie's AutoAmerican. She was also creating the foreign music and effect tracks for the entire Disney cartoon catalog. Apart from all this, one love remains: The love for analog. In this episode, Lenise gives some tips on analog recording and building a sustainable career.
Making Your Own Cover Art
What does an amazing artwork for your music look like? And when is it really finished? Every musician who releases music trys to come up with a unique design for the cover of the single or album. And how does it impact the success of your music?
Making It in the New Music Business
How can you juggle multiple projects and be an artist at the same time? For many musicians it's hard building a career these days, caused by lockdown-confusions and a quick-changing music market. Ari and Hannah reveal how you can manage yourself and make it as an independent artist. Tune in!
Women in the Music Business | #ChooseToChallenge
Happy International Women's Day! How can you overcome obstacles and take career controle as a woman in music? Though a music career takes hard work and perseverance, you - as women - prove it is worth it. You have the chance to give the world an outlet for creative impulses, the ability to share important messages and the chance to tell stories. Do so and #choosetochallenge
What Music Publishing is About
Why do musicians need a music publisher and what does it take to potentially become one yourself? Facts, Rhiannon Mair (songwriter, producer and founder of "Palm Bay Music") answers. She also reveals how to get on a "New Music Friday"-playlist!
Facts You Need to Know About Merchandising
Do specific products sell better than others? And when should an artist or band invest in merchandise? Ever asked yourself this? Then tune in and listen to Jamie from "Awesome Merch" share some insights on how to sell your merchandise successfully.
NAMM Special No.1 - The Highlights of Day 3-5
Have you ever asked yourself how important brand's aesthetics and ethos are? If not, tune in and join Warren Huart (Grammy nominated producer, songwriter and mixer) discuss his NAMM 2021 highlights, favourite new products and funny moments.
NAMM Special No.1 - The Highlights of Day 1 & 2
NAMM kicked of with their first virtual event called the "Believe in music" week. Guillaume from Thomann's Guitars & Basses and Hannah followed the show and announcements to check out the hottest gear from Ibanez, Fender, Gibson and many other hyped brands for you. Here's a recap of day one and two.
What you Need to Know about Tour Management
How can you get into production management and tour management for small gigs, arena and festivals? Emma Edgar has been organizing tours for Placebo, Mumford and Sons such as many other bands. 2021 can be your time to shine, if you know what to think of before going on tour.
Being a Part-Time Musician
Pursuing is more than one passion and having a music career longside a job still makes you a musician. It is a great thing to be able to pursue more than one thing you enjoy as it can inspire songwriting! Xylo is a musician herself and founded the music production for women website and offers classes for newcomers.
Touring & Networking Tips for 2021
Touring can be a mistery - but we've got some tips that will help you become a successful touring musician, eventhough you are a newcomer, in 2021. How do you get in touch with clubs and booking agents? And why is networking so important? Danny Harvey is a tour manager and founder of Sonic Workshops who gives advice to upcoming musicians on touring and more!
Finding Your Sound
How can you find your unique sound and true self as an artist? There are many stages that might apear in the process of an artist development. Abigail Barlow, singer and songwriter, talks about her large online following, the results of sharing her originals and songwriting as therapy.
Stories from a Sound Engineer
Many musicians and their crew are traveling the world - they are changing locations almost daily and need to bring their own sound with them. John Rupp, sound engineer, shares from funny touring stories and gives advice for people wanting to get into sound engineering, touring and music production.
TikTok: The Tool to Marketing your Music
Ryan Mack is a singer and artist. He has a huge following on tiktok as a result of posting original songs and breaking down his lyrics in short videos. Find out how to use TikTok as a tool to market new music, and how to build a fanbase on TikTok that will convert to listening audiences on Spotify and elsewhere and why there is a chance to get signed to a major label when going viral on TikTok.
What it Takes to Become a DJ & Producer
You are into electronic music and want to start producing music yourself? Owen Norton, professional and touring DJ & producer discusses some tips to make you get started and reveals how he tests new tracks during his live sets.
How to Get Signed by a Major Label
Do you have to grow a fanbase and wait for a record label to approach you? Maybe! But there are many other ways to get the attention of major labels in 2020. And what even changes if you sign a label deal? Discuss this with Mark Orr, founder of LAB Records.