Happy Labor Day! Take a break from grilling and flag football to catch up on these 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog last week. And save a hot dog for us. Thanks!
1. 3 Things You Might Be Doing That Are Ruining Your Music PR Campaign
4. You're Pete Doherty. (Image via theguardian.com)
Are you throwing the proverbial wrench into the works of your own music PR campaign? Here's how to tell – and how to turn it around.
2. 5 Red Flags That Your Band Is Headed for a Breakup (And How to Fix It)
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Uh oh. Your guitarist skipped practice. Your drummer isn't answering calls. Is your band headed for a break up? Fix that immediately.
3. Top 5 Exercises to Warm Up Your Voice Before a Show
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It takes over an hour for your voice to reach its optimal levels, so before your next show, make sure you do these five warm-ups.
4. Musicians: What It Really Means to Practice
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You might fiddle around with your instrument a few times a week, but is that really what it is to practice?
5. Beyond the Pop Progression: 3 Simple Harmonic Strategies to Add Color to Your Chords
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Want to add a bit more color to your chords? Here's how.
6. Let's Have an Honest Talk About the Indie Artist Hustle
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When you're an independent artist, being unique and setting yourself apart is most important. Here's how to survive the hustle.
7. The Music Industry by the Numbers: These Stats for the First Half of 2015 Will Blow Your Mind
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The number of streams in the first half of 2015 blows plays for the entire year of 2014 out of the water.
8. 4 Ways to Make Money on Tour (Besides Selling Tickets)
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Don't bleed money on tour. These four ways to generate more income can save your butt and actually put you in the green.
9. 5 Signs You're Ready to Release Your First Full-Length Album
Imagine all of these people lining up to buy your debut album! (Image via amoeba.com)
If you're holding off on releasing that debut album you've been talking about, don't! Here are five good reasons to let it loose.
10. The Most Valuable Connections Musicians Can Make – and How to Actually Make Them
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Making that one special connection to a fellow musician can be daunting, but when you go about it logically, it can be painless, too.
