While you were busy shoveling yourself out from under mountains of snow (hi, Boston!), we were hard at work cranking out more game-changing tips and advice from our expert contributors. This rundown of the top 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog last week is dedicated to our smothered-by-snow friends out there. Pour a hot chocolate, and check out what you might have missed!
1. 5 Underground Music Scenes That Might Explode in 2015
Photo by Desi Mendoza/Unsplash
Looking to check out the next hot music scene? Head to these five cities and increase your underground cred.
2. 8 Bands Whose Gigs Went Way Worse Than Yours
Ever set yourself on fire at a gig? No? You're good. (Image via pixgood.com)
Feeling bummed about your band's last gig? Cheer up! At least you didn't puke in front of an arena full of screaming fans.
3. 5 Good Reasons to Kick Out That Band Member
Image via diginomica.com
If it's true that one bad apple spoils the whole bunch, the same can be said for that one terrible band member.
4. 5 Strategies to Get Your Music Featured on Blogs
Image via flowingzen.com
Use these five tips to cut through the noise and start building blogger interest in your music – the right way.
5. How to Bounce Back After Royally Screwing Up Your Performance
Mumford and Sons (Photo by Jacob Zinn)
Performance mistakes are bound to happen every now and then, but it's how you react to them that really counts. Here's how to handle screw-ups like a pro.
6. Let's Get Visual: How to Keep Your Band's Identity Consistent and Memorable
Hence show off their color-coordinated outfits. (Photo by Kyrre Gjerstad)
Developing your band is more than just music! Choose a mood or theme through colors, fonts, and more to create your own voice and brand.
7. Should You Join a Band or Form Your Own Band? A Look at the Pros and Cons
Brody Dalle (Image via gigwise.com)
A band is often a long-term commitment whether you start your own or join an existing outfit. Make sure you know what you're signing up for!
8. 5 Signs That You’re Losing Your Fans' Attention at a Show – and How to Reverse It
Image via NPR
The next time your fans get distracted during a show, don't worry! Just use these five remedies to steer their focus back to you.
9. Beyond the Grammys: 5 Awesome Perks That Come With Joining The Recording Academy
Neil Portnow, the president of the Recording Academy (Image via huffingtonpost.com)
You don't have to be famous to join the Recording Academy and enjoy rock star perks. Here are five reasons you might want to consider membership.
10. 5 Easy Ways to Spice Up Your Cover Songs
Pentatonix (via YouTube)
Including a few cover songs in your repertoire is a great way to draw fans in, especially when you give them your own unique treatment.
