Pull yourself out of your turkey coma, and check out what you might have missed last week on the Sonicbids blog with this delicious 10-post roundup!
1. Steal These 5 Tricks to Make Your Vocal Tracks Sound More Modern
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Give your tracks the modern punch they need and deserve by stealing these super-simple tricks producers use.
2. It Happened to Me: The Record Label I Was Signed to Went Under
Lacey-Lee Brass of Lillix (right) says when Maverick folded, "I had no concept of living a 'normal’ life." (Image via raqoo.info)
How would you handle having your whole world and career dreams shattered? Here's how four indie artists picked up the pieces after their record labels folded.
3. How to Make the Most of a Support Slot
We Are the In Crowd making the most of a support slot with Mayday Parade. (Photo by Chloe Chaplin)
Here's how to maximize your exposure as an opening band and get some traction while not stealing the spotlight. (No one likes that.)
4. Songwriting 101: How to Use Melodic Contrast to Make Your Songs Way More Memorable
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Melodic contrast is the secret weapon to every memorable, interesting song. Once you notice it, you can't un-notice it.
5. Start Getting Radio Play: 5 of the Best Independent Hip-Hop Stations That Accept Demos
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Because who WOULDN'T love to hear their sick beats on the radio?
6. 3 Misconceptions About Being a Full-Time DIY Musician
Alex White. (Photo by Dojo Zine)
Don't believe the hype. This is the real deal.
7. Should Artists Pay to Get Access to Influencers?
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If you're just starting out and not having any luck getting your foot in the door, this might actually be a viable option for you to get heard by the right people.
8. 6 Quick Steps to Diagnose and Eliminate Muddy Mixes
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Clean up your mix and listen to it sparkle by following these simple steps.
9. 12 Struggles of Communicating With Your Non-Musician Family Members Around the Holidays
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Know that feel, bro.
10. 5 Indie Hip-Hop Artists Who Should Be Your Role Models
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Get inspired by these five hip-hop artists who took the world by storm and reimagined what it means to make it big.
