12 Ways to Support Independent Musicians (That Actually Help)
Streaming is nice, but it rarely pays the rent. Here are twelve practical ways fans can support independent musicians, from buying direct and showing…
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Why Vinyl, CDs and Cassettes Still Matter in the Streaming Era
Streaming made music endless and weightless. Here's why records, CDs and tapes are still worth owning, how each format pays artists, and how to…
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Making a Music Video on an Indie Budget
A practical, phase-by-phase guide for independent artists making a music video with limited money: concept, director, locations, light, lip-sync playback, editing and releasing it…
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Writing Songs Together: A Practical Guide to Band Collaboration
How bands can write songs together without losing ideas or friendships: session habits, voice memos, roles, honest feedback, split sheets, PRO registration basics and…
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Three Voices, One Song: Layering Vocals and Harmonies
How to arrange, record and mix several singers so the song gets bigger without getting cluttered: harmony roles, doubles, call-and-response, comping, tuning and reverb…
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Drum Machines vs. Live Drums: Finding the Pocket Between Both
From the TR-808 to the MPC to a drummer playing against a click, here is how programmed and played drums differ, and how to…
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Building a Home Studio on a Budget: What Actually Matters
Treat the room first, buy in the right order and skip the expensive mistakes. A practical guide to building a home studio on a…
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How to Plan the Perfect Night of Live Music in Austin
A practical, step-by-step plan for a great night of live music in Austin, from finding listings and getting tickets to food trucks, rides home,…
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Austin, the Live Music Capital: A Fan’s Guide to the Scene
How Austin earned its Live Music Capital nickname, how SXSW and ACL fit in, which neighborhoods to explore, and the easiest ways to find…
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