This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Posted by Sonicbids Staff on Oct 5, 2015 10:00 AM

While you were out and about, we were churning out helpful tips and tricks for your music career. Here are the top 10 most read articles last week on the Sonicbids blog. Consider it your CliffsNotes of the past seven days.

1. 5 Things Serious Musicians Should Do Every Day

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Once you start incorporating these five daily tasks into your life, you'll begin to see huge strides in your music career.

 

2. 6 Creative Places to Play Shows That Aren't Bars or Concert Venues

TCTacocat at Atlanta's Criminal Records. (Photo courtesy of Bobby Moore)

Here are six different kinds of places to hit up about shows if a concert at a tiny punk club falls through.

 

3. The Best Vehicles to Tour in for Bands on a Budget

thardy-2T. Hardy Morris and the Hardknocks load up the minivan that they use for short, regional tours. (Photo taken by the author)

If you don't have the dough for top-of-the-line touring vehicle, don't fret. Here's how budget-conscious touring musicians just like you get from gig to gig.

 

4. 5 Reasons Why Your Music Blog Submission Is Going Straight to the Trash

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If you're going through the trouble of pitching music blogs, make sure it's actually worth your while and your emails aren't simply getting deleted.

 

5. 5 Strategies to Write More Authentic Lyrics

5 Tips On How To Write More Authentic LyricsFrank Ocean. (Image via idolator.com)

Having trouble telling your story through song? Try these five strategies.

 

6. The Power of DIY: 5 Artists Who Became Huge After Self-Releasing Their First Albums

fka_twigs_self_release_diy_independent_underground_music_artist_band_albumsFKA Twigs self-released her debut EP, then later signed with XL Recordings. (Image via billboard.com)

Did you know that these huge acts self-released their first records?

 

7. Label Exec Reveals the True Size of Marketing Budgets for Signed Artists (And It's SCARY)

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How much money do labels actually throw at the artists they sign? Longtime music marketing exec Fred Croshal tells all.

 

8. 5 Creative Ways to Keep the Buzz Going After Your Show

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When that last note ends, go to work! You'll make your fans' night and set yourself up for long-term success.

 

9. Ask a Publicist: Why Do Some Bands Turn Down Press Opportunities?

pressconferenceNot all bands are like Fall Out Boy. (Photo by Hannah Johnston)

Have you ever wondered why you never read an interview with a certain well-known band? A music publicist explains why from the other side of the desk.

 

10. 4 Crucial Music Goals You Still Have Time to Accomplish Before the New Year

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Believe it or not, 2015 is almost over. But never fear, you still have time to accomplish your goals! Start with these four.

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