If you missed any of this week's 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog, we forgive you. Enjoying the last bit of summer, pounding the pavement for your latest EP, or having the van cleaned and burned after returning from your last tour all take precedent. But here's your Monday roundup anyway, just because we think you're pretty cool.
Even if you're struggling with demons, know that you're not alone. Get inspired by these successful musicians who have been through it and have come out stronger on the other side.
Periphery bassist/producer Adam "Nolly" Getgood is here with the low-down on the most common studio challenges – and how to overcome them.
Rachael Sage's story of indie music career success is guaranteed to make you a believer in the saying, "Hard work pays off."
If you're heading out on your first tour, learn from these musicians' mistakes and resist the temptation to bring too much of these three items. Your bandmates (and back) will thank you.
Mixing your music, but not sure how to really polish your sound? Meet the filter, your new best friend.
A daily success plan that works starts with what you do the night before!
What aren't the pro mix engineers telling you? Graham Cochrane spells out what you actually need to focus on as a beginner.
If you're looking for a reason to keep going in music, these seven quotes will prove the struggle is worth it.
If your music publicist uses any of these four lines on you, run very fast in the opposite direction.
Not all radio airplay is created equal. Learn which stations you should be reaching out to, and how to target them.