Whoa, wait. What's that in the corner? Something bright and shiny, for sure. Oh, nope, it's not a leftover egg that the Easter Bunny very cleverly stashed away as a surprise for later, it's the top 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog this week! Pull up a bag of jellybeans and check out what you might have missed.
1. 9 Secrets From Indie Artists for Selling a Ton of Merch After Their Shows
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Start selling more merch by following these nine sage tips from veteran hip-hop artists!
2. 5 Exercises to Write More Creative Lyrics
Jason Mraz. (Photo by Justin Ruhl)
Get creative with your songwriting! Use these five easy and fun tips to up your lyrical game.
3. 3 Pieces of Music Career Advice You Should Never Follow
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If you want a successful music career, do NOT, we repeat, do NOT follow these so-called "words of wisdom."
4. 5 Music PR Firms You Didn't Realize Accept Demos
Force Field PR act La Sera. (Photo by Jake Michaels)
Looking for a PR firm? Try your hand with these five known names in the industry.
5. How to Record an Album in 5 Days
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Heading into the studio to record your first album? Don't waste any time or money, and do it in five days with these four simple tips.
6. 3 Habits of Artists With a Strong Social Media Following
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Take a note from how these artists handle their social media, and watch your band's online presence skyrocket!
7. Want Promoters to Contact You for Gig Opportunities? Do This
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Here's the inside scoop on how to rank higher in Sonicbids Band Search so that promoters will contact you with gig opportunities!
8. 5 Signs You're Ready to Play Outside Your Hometown
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Are you ready to venture outside your town's basement clubs? Here are five signs it's time to cut the apron strings.
9. 8 Reactions Every Musician Has When People Have Something Snarky to Say About a Career in Music
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Bye, Felicia.
10. 9 Alternative Tour Vehicles You Should Highly Consider
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How badass would you look rolling up to your next gig on a Segway?! Awwww yeah. (April Fools!)
