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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Mar 7, 2016 03:00 PM

Consider these 10 articles your crash course in what you might have missed this week on Sonicbids. And, oh yeah, some great advice from top music-industry experts, too!

1. The 6 Most Important Qualities to Look for in a Bassist

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A great bassist makes a great band. Make sure yours checks all of these boxes.

 

2. 3 Easy Ways to Build Up Your Band's Cred (According to a Music Publicist)

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Your reputation is everything, but your cred has to be earned the right way.

 

3. 5 New Indie Music Sites That Actually Care About DIY Bands' Music, Not Just Social Media Numbers

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If you're at all interested in press coverage (isn't everyone?), get these five new indie music websites on your radar.

 

4. 6 Subtle Production Tricks That'll Bring a Track to Life

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Sure, your tracks sound pretty good. But they could be a whole lot better with some of these subtle production tricks.

 

5. What's the Difference Between a Songwriter and a Topline Writer?

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If you want to be a relevant songwriter in today's music industry, you need to understand the huge role that topline writing plays.

 

6. This Quick Quiz Will Tell You Which Musical Legend You're Most Similar To

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Are you more Mozart or Miles? Tupac or Ozzy? There's only one way to find out...

 

7. 6 Things a Band Manager Does (Or Should Do) for You

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If your current band manager isn't doing these six things, it may be time to get a new one.

 

8. 5 Essential Music Movies on Netflix That All Musicians Should Watch

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Just in time for the weekend, here are your can't-miss music films on Netflix!

 

9. What 'No Unsolicited Material' Means and Why You Should Take It Seriously

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Don't let that nasty, negative phrase deter you! There are ways to get your demos to labels AND ensure they'll be heard.

 

10. The 5 Phases of a Recording's Life Cycle That You Need to Know

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If you want to get the most mileage out of your latest song, you must understand the full life cycle of a recording.