Here are the top 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog this week, brought to you by... you!
1. 5 Respectful Ways to Let Your Bandmates Know They're Sucking
So... who's gonna tell them? (Image via fanpop.com)
Look, even if you think your bandmates are terrible, there are better ways to go about telling them than saying, "You suck."
2. 4 Things Absolutely No Musician Should Ever Waste Time Doing
If you're playing a free show for a crowd of one, stop it! (Image via ribotstudios.com)
Stop wasting your time because, let's face it, you don't have the time to waste!
3. 9 Tips That Will Make Your Solo Acoustic Shows Way Less Boring to Watch
Sean Rowe. (Image via flickr.com)
Is your audience nodding off during your solo set? Wake 'em up with these nine tips to make your act more lively.
4. Is Your Song Actually Ready to Be Released? A 7-Step Checklist
Image from elektron-users.com
Before you finalize that CD Baby order or upload your newest track to SoundCloud, make sure your music is ready for its listeners.
5. Do You Need a Music Publisher?
Jake Ottman, SVP of A&R at Warner/Chappell Music. (Image via atlanticrecords.com)
Think music publishing is boring and/or a necessary evil? You might be missing out on these major areas that are within a publisher's wheelhouse.
6. 5 Tricks I've Used to Get Booked for More Gigs
Image via davidcarlgrulke.com
Are you struggling to fill up your gig calendar? Check that you're putting the effort in where it counts.
7. Touring on a Budget: 6 Places You Can Sleep for Cheap (or Free!) on the Road
Image via uratex.com
Tour lodging isn't just a pain, it's also expensive. Try these six tips to save a buck and still have a place to rest your weary head.
8. You've Gotta Start Somewhere: Where 5 Huge Acts Played Their Very First Gigs
The Ramones weren't the untouchable punk paragons they're revered as today. Their very first show (with a different lineup than pictured here) is largely remembered as a poorly executed mess. (Image via hablatumusica.com)
The next time you feel down about playing a coffeehouse every Saturday, remember that so did Jason Mraz.
9. 5 Smart Ways to Promote Your Show (Besides Posters and Facebook)
Image via mrwallpaper.com
Facebook promotion is all well and good, but here are five other ways to get your next show filled with fans!
10. 5 Small But Important Show Details You're Probably Forgetting
Will anyone be taking photos at your show? Plan ahead to be sure someone will. (Image via petapixel.com)
Oh no! Did you forget to ask someone to take pics of your show? Don't forget these five things. They're crucial.
