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Avoiding Burnout As A Musician
Here Angela Mastrogiacomo tackles the pervasive issue of burnout for musicians and other working in the music industry, examining where it stems from and how it can be overcome or avoided altogether. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of Soundfly's Flypaper As I write this, I’m currently facing my own version of burnout. It’s Friday afternoon, and it’s been ...
Jazz this week: Cyrus Chestnut; Peter Martin, Brian Owens & Terence Blanchard; and more
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis features a couple of first-call piano players- one visiting, one home-grown- plus the usual assortment of performances in a variety of musical styles from the city's talented contingent of local players. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, January 31 Pianist Cyrus Chestnut returns with ...
7 Tips On How To Effectively Promote Music Events Using Hashtags
Instagram is currently one of the most appealing platforms for creators and lover of music alike. The popular photo sharing network's hashtag feature provides an excellent marketing opportunity, provided it's used correctly. Here we look at seven key hashtag strategies. Guest post by Brandon Stanley Instagram is the best social media network that appeals to music lovers ...
Shooting A Professional Music Video - A Look Inside
In this interview with Jon Farley of the high-end music video production group The Famous Company, he answers questions about what goes into what an artist should know and prepare when looking to have professional music video made, and how to identify if a high-end production is something they're ready to invest in. Guest post from ...
What Is The Music Modernization Act and Who Supports It?
The Music Modernization Act is poised to reshape music copyright and compensation for a generation. But what exactly is the MMA, and how will it impact songwriters and publishers? We will be exploring these questions all this week on Hypebot with “The Music Modernization Act: Peril Or Promise?," a series of articles and guest posts designed to ...
The Basie-ites: 1956 and '59
Count Basie held onto his band through the 1950s because he didn't hold on tight. Rather than insist that musicians play only with him, Basie let them record as leaders or behind other artists whenever the band had extended time off. As a result, virtually all of his bandmembers recorded alone and together during the '50s ...
California-based jazz singer builds his fan base one gig at a time
Jazz singer Kenny Washington has it all, musically. The diminutive vocalist, based for more than two decades in Oakland, California, has range, fluidity and a natural sense of swing. He grew up singing gospel music as a child in New Orleans- and that music's passion fuels his soulful artistry. His creativity- singing, scatting and even whistling- ...
Wes Montgomery: Paris, '65
Wes Montgomery was puzzled. Like most leading jazz musicians in 1965, the guitarist didn't think much of the pop-chart scene. Many top jazz artists felt the music was painfully repetitious and that many lousy musicians were making a lot of fast money. Geared to the kid market, the music, jazz musicians felt, lacked substance. Hence, jazz ...
How The Internet Has Been A Game Changer For DIY Artists
Here Robert Lanterman explores some of the major ways in which the pervasive take-over of the internet has changed the game for DIY artists everywhere when it comes to almost every aspect of the industry, be it travel, promotion, or networking. Guest post by Robert Lanterman of Soundfly's Flypaper How to start an article about how ...
D.I.Y. Radio Promo: How To Contact Radio Stations
For artists, a great way to reach a new pool of fans and build relationships with tastemakers, independent radio can be an excellent promotional avenue to pursue. Here we look at how musicians can go about contacting independent radio stations for promotion. Guest post by D. Grant Smith of Soundfly's Flypaper As a musician, there’s a lot of ...
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