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7 creative ways indie artists can spend their money (when they’ve got money to spend)

April 21, 2015April 21, 2015 Bobby Borg

Enhance your music careerMost indie artists don’t have a lot of money in the bank, but if you’re going to spend your valuable savings, there may be alternative (I.e. less obvious) investments you can make to enhance your music career. What follows are seven ways to spend your money when you’ve got money to spend. Read more.

How to release a live album by accident

March 17, 2015May 10, 2016 Michael Gallant

Dave Weckl mixing what would become a live albumAlbums often come to life after great amounts of planning, practice, budgeting, and coordination. On the other hand, sometimes great albums are made without the artists even realizing they’re doing it. We study Oz Noy and Scott Healy – two cases where an unintended live tracking session turned into a live album release Read more.

Getting the best from your live music recording

November 18, 2014May 10, 2016 Michael Gallant

live recording-ThumbWhile a live album can be a great opportunity to show your fan base a fresh and exciting side of your music, it can also be a risky endeavor. When you only have one chance to get things right, how do you translate the power and beauty of your live show into ones and zeros — in a way that will delight fans and not blow up in your face? Read more.

Help the soundman get you a great live music mix

March 20, 2014May 11, 2016 Michael Gallant

Help the soundman An organized soundcheck can give band members and sound engineers the tools they need to craft an excellent live music mix, while a chaotic one can suck up valuable minutes – and good will. Some bands do sound checks like complete pros, others are just a mess with everybody onstage playing at the same time, nobody listening, and lots of noise and yelling. Read more.

Recording your live gig, Pt. 2: nine affordable gear options

May 5, 2011May 10, 2016 Michael Gallant

12_ZoomH2In Recording Your Live Gig, Pt. 1, we talked about strategies for making outstanding live recordings. Now we’re back with equipment recommendations to help you get the job done right. From smaller and less expensive options through to inclusive, high-end rigs, here are some ideas that will introduce you to the plentiful recording options available. Read more.

Recording your live gig: Part 1

April 13, 2011November 18, 2014 Michael Gallant

LiveMixLaying down your tastiest tracks in the studio is one thing – but what if you want to capture the raw spontaneity and audience energy of a live gig? Live recordings can be a real challenge, even for the most ambitious DIY indie artist, so here are eight tips to help you capture the vibrant tracks you need. Read more.

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