Ease yourself into the week after your all-night Grammy rager wrapped early this morning (seriously, your roommate needs to retire the meat dress already). Our top 10 most read articles of the week are here with some electrolytes and honorary awards for all of you. You know, metaphorical ones.
1. 15 Unexpectedly Awesome Side Jobs for Working Musicians
If you're an animal-loving musician, you could turn that into some easy side cash! (Photo by Joan Sykes)
Making ends meet can be a challenge if you're a working musician. Try one of these jobs to keep your wallet happy!
2. 5 Unlikely Connections Every Musician Should Make
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You may think your team is perfectly in place, but without these five unlikely connections, you could be missing out on money, opportunities, and more.
3. How Much Money Can You Actually Make Playing House Concerts?
Jennifer Daniels performing at a house concert. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Daniels)
Start turning a profit and filling up your calendar with these field-tested house concert tips.
4. 5 Music Industry Influencers You Should Follow on Twitter Immediately: SXSW Edition
Sonicbids contributor and Riot Act Media rep Alyssa DeHayes has confirmed she'll be in the trenches of SXSW this year. Photo courtesy of Alyssa DeHayes.
If you're headed to Austin, you better hit "follow" on these five music industry insiders well before SXSW even begins!
5. 5 Steps to Fill Up Your Calendar With Gigs Every Week of 2015
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Keep that gig calendar chock full in 2015 with these five tried-and-true tips!
6. 5 Surprising Things You Probably Didn't Know About Record Labels
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For many bands, the ultimate goal is a record deal with a reputable label. These five insights, however, might give you some food for thought.
7. The Essential Guide to Microphone Pickup Patterns: What Every Musician Needs to Know
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Before you take the stage or head into the studio, make sure you understand the essential aspects of these four types of microphones.
8. Why Artists Can't Rely on Radio to Blow Up Anymore (And What to Focus on Instead)
Radio is almost as antiquated as this photo. (Image via thedailygopher.com)
While hearing your song on the radio might still be cool, here's why you shouldn't pin all your hopes on getting spins – and what you should focus on instead.
9. Who's Won the Most Grammy Awards of All Time? Probably Not Who You Think [Infographic]
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Get set for the Grammys with a refresher on history's biggest winners of music's most prestigious award!
10. Can You Handle Being in More Than One Band?
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Before you agree to join that jazz trio AND the local folk ensemble, make sure you can take on the commitments of multiple bands.
