This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

After a long, relaxing 4th of July weekend, it's the perfect time to use that revitalization to kick your music career into high gear! First up on your to-do list: brush up on your music biz knowledge with our most read posts of the week.

1. The 5 Most Annoying, Ineffective Ways That Bands Seem to Always Promote Their Music

The out-of-place comment is most often seen on the social media accounts of celebrities. Like, all of them, and virtually every post. (Image via instagram.com)

If you're doing any (or all) of these five things to "promote" your music, we can promise you you're turning people off left and right.

2. Why Unsigned Musicians Should Worry About Popularity, Not Money

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If you're unsigned and worried about selling your music rather than building your fanbase, you're going about your career all wrong.

3. How to Build an Incredibly Effective Home Studio for Under $800

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Think it's impossible to get a stellar home studio for under $800? Not so!

4. What Actually Happens After Your Song is Placed in a TV Show? 8 Musicians Weigh In

Chris Arena scored 100,000 views on YouTube from one placement on Pretty Little Liars. (Image via imgbuddy.com)

So what REALLY happens after your song is featured on a TV show? Do you actually get more sales or social media followers, or just a "congrats" from a few friends?

5. 5 Non-Musical Hobbies That Can Help Your Music Career

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Use your hobbies to build your music career even in your downtime!

6. 4 Tricks to Make Your Live Show Vastly More Interesting Than Just Running Through Your Album

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Live shows are your best opportunity to blow your fans' minds, so take advantage of these tips to go (way) beyond "meh" and become completely unforgettable.

7. The Crucial Lessons You Learn as an Unknown Musician Trying to Make a Living

Randy Michael (left) and his production company co-founder, Jonah Swilley (right). (Image via facebook.com)

You could be making a living as a musician right now with the help of this one simple rule.

8. 8 More Quick Tips to Get to That Next Level of Your Music Career

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Ready to amp up your music career? Take note of these invaluable tips.

9. Is Listening to the Classics Ruining Your Music?

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Everybody imagines that there was a golden age of music once – and it is usually when they were about 17.

10. How to Make It as a DIY One-Man Band: Advice From Whetherman, Who Plays 180 Shows a Year

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Sonicbids artist Whetherman shares how he's been so successful in self-managing his music career.