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Dec 2, 2014 02:42 PM

How to Make it Big Without Sacrificing Your DIY Spirit (Clone)

The Black Lips return to their roots with an invite-only show at the tiny 529 Club in Atlanta. (Photo by Bobby Moore)

While many underground acts are content to live solely by DIY means, like playing house shows or releasing records on tiny labels (or self-releasing their music altogether), some have larger goals. But will playing larger clubs, having a publicist and booking agent, and signing to an independent label with wide-reaching distribution rekindle the old debate over what constitutes "selling out"? It shouldn't – if the band is unwavering about their goals and remembers their underground beginnings. The following three tips are for DIY musicians who have dreams of reaching a wider audience, but don't want to forget who they are or where they came from.

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Dec 2, 2014 02:41 PM

What to Do After Your Gig (Clone)

What to do after the final bow. (Image via tbo.com)

You just played an awesome show – but now what? Even though the gig is over, there's still work to be done. Some tasks need to be taken care of while you're still at the venue, while others should be completed in the following days. Here are five things you should always do after every gig, no matter how big or small it may be.

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Dec 2, 2014 02:39 PM

How to Be Good at Music (Clone)

What to do after the final bow. (Image via tbo.com)

You just played an awesome show – but now what? Even though the gig is over, there's still work to be done. Some tasks need to be taken care of while you're still at the venue, while others should be completed in the following days. Here are five things you should always do after every gig, no matter how big or small it may be.

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Nov 25, 2014 04:24 PM

How to Be Good at Music

What to do after the final bow. (Image via tbo.com)

You just played an awesome show – but now what? Even though the gig is over, there's still work to be done. Some tasks need to be taken care of while you're still at the venue, while others should be completed in the following days. Here are five things you should always do after every gig, no matter how big or small it may be.

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Nov 25, 2014 04:22 PM

What to Do After Your Gig

What to do after the final bow. (Image via tbo.com)

You just played an awesome show – but now what? Even though the gig is over, there's still work to be done. Some tasks need to be taken care of while you're still at the venue, while others should be completed in the following days. Here are five things you should always do after every gig, no matter how big or small it may be.

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