Are you trying to overcome songwriter's block? Do you want to know the scoop on what's happening in the music industry? Then take a look at this week's top 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog! Iced tea and summer rays optional, but highly recommended.
1. 5 Perfectly Acceptable Reasons to Turn Down a Gig
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We all want more gigs, of course, but in these five scenarios, it might be better to NOT play.
2. 5 Exercises That Will Make You a Better Songwriter
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They may seem a little outlandish, but here are five life-changing songwriting exercises that will have those creative juices flowing in no time.
3. 9 Mics Under $500 That Sound Incredibly High-End
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Looking for the perfect mic for your home studio? Here's your complete guide to high-end sound on a low-end budget.
4. How to Break Your Indie Band Into the Music Festival Circuit: Advice From Fest Veterans Wild Adriatic
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How did indie rockers Wild Adriatic work their way onto the bills of huge festivals like SXSW, Bonnaroo, CMW, and Gathering of the Vibes – and what has it done for their music career?
5. Here Are the Top 3 Things the President of Capitol Records UK Looks for in Artists
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Guess what? There are two things that come first on his list before talent.
6. 9 Reasons Why Being a Musician is the Best Job in the World
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All this AND you get to play music!
7. How to Become a Freelance Musician
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It's a fact that most musicians freelance. But how do you get started and, more importantly, how do you compete and succeed?
8. 7 Questions Indie Musicians Have for Major Label Artists
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Does Universal really have a designated weed guy?
9. 7 Invaluable Pieces of Advice for Recent Music College Grads
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So you just graduated college with a music degree... now what?
10. What Musicians Need to Know About Snapchat's Plans to Enter the Music Industry
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Snapchat's addition of a music video feature has the industry abuzz, but what will it mean for you and your fans?
