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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Apr 13, 2015 04:00 PM

Whether you were digging out your summer clothes (hey, 60 degrees is summer weather in some places), making sure your instruments were adjusting to spring (fire up the humidifiers!), or just busy with the usual rigamarole of your rock star life (you do you), we've rounded up the top 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog this week in case you missed them!

1. Audio 101: How to Use EQ in a Live Setting

Image via youtube.com

Learn how to get the best live sound using EQ, two little letters that can either help or hurt a musician.

 

2. 6 Essential Elements of a Killer Album Release Show

The Hives. (Image via wikipedia.org)

If you're getting ready to release an album, throw a party that you and your fans will remember forever.

 

3. 4 Creative YouTube Video Ideas for Bands on a Budget

Image via thresholdstudios.com

Think your band's budget won't allow for a YouTube-worthy video? These four ideas will have you thinking again.

 

4. 4 Productivity Hacks for Musicians (And Everyone Else)

Image via lionelsewhere.com

Use these four tips to become the productive, successful musician you were meant to be, while still having time for your favorite distractions.

 

5. Why You Might Not Be Able to (Legally) Make a Video of Your Own Concert

Image via seawayfilms.moonfruit.com

Before you record that live music video of your "Free Bird" cover, find out what legal implications come along with filming someone else's tunes.

 

6. 5 of the Best International Music Cities for Independent Artists

Tokyo, Japan (Image via blog.edreams.com)

If you're thinking of taking your music beyond your native shores, here are five international hot spots to consider.

 

7. 3 Innovative Revenue Streams for Musicians

Pentatonix is one of many groups using new fan-funding service Patreon. (Photo by Jiro Schneider)

Depending on your fanbase, the best way to sell your music may lie in one of these three innovative distribution methods.

 

8. 8 Great Ideas for Naming Your Album When You're Stumped

When in doubt, name an album after yourself – four times. (Image via flickr.com)

Finding a perfect name for your album can be tricky. Use these eight tips to figure out what represents you, your album, and your music.

 

9. Ask a Music Journalist: What Are You Looking for When You Review My Show?

Ruby Goe performing live. (Image via flickr.com)

Before you invite the press to review your show, make sure you have what they're looking for – namely these nine items.

 

10. A Quick Guide to YouTube Advertising for Musicians

If you're getting as many hits as Canadian band Walk Off the Earth (60 million on one video!), or even if you're not, you should look into YouTube advertising. (Image via hlntv.com)

Just because you have a small budget doesn't mean you can't promote your new video on YouTube!