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Does Tubbs Still Live in Miami?/Winter Music Conference
I’m a bit spent after SXSW (read below). Or maybe I’m just old. Anyway, I’m going to suck it up and head down to the party that is the Winter Music Conference. While I’m sure it will be fun, I’m...
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Mos Def(initely) a Great Idea
Buy and Wear Mos Def's new product Some of us who work with businesses that are on the periphery of the music industry (clothing manufacturers, software and computer companies etc.) have been babbling...
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What Can You Learn From The King of Pop?
I had a lengthy internal debate over whether to join the endless number of blogs, articles, tributes and montages in honor of Michael Jackson. Even though I was big fan of MJ and I did rock the...
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Musicians: How Do You Make Money?
Show Me the Money? How are you making money as a musician? Music in general is awesome. It is a social utility which allows all types of people to relax, escape, dance, party, sing-along and just have...
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A New Type of 360 Deal or Old School Meets New School.
Recently I was asked to write an article about anything currently happening in the new music industry. Not really an exciting proposition for most, but for me, my heart went a flutter. Should I...
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Team Building 101: DIY artists, you are not alone…
NEW MUSIC TEAM: SUIT UP! Ever since Napster and its sinister brethren appeared on the scene a lot of my peers (even those with the purest of hearts) have added to their music collection without...
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Chicago Rocks!
We at L4M represent musicians from all over the country. Yet, deep down, we have a special affinity for Chicago musicians. Is it because we live in Chicago? Well…yes, duh. Anyway, some of the best...
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Breaking Into the Music Scene: What the $%&%#** Should I Do?
Great question. With so many ways to get your music out to the public it should be easier to break into the music scene, right? Definitely Wrong! We could write an entire book on the importance of your...
View ArticleSoundCloud Listened (to us)
Sometimes speaking out works. @SoundCloud listened and modified its new artist contract. Thanks to some solid journalism (take that #fakenews), and the power of artists and their representatives (like...
View ArticleWhat to do During a Pandemic (for musicians)
So much has been written already about the devastating effects that COVID-19 is having on our industry. Social distancing, whether suggested or mandated, means no live performances. No live...
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