Freda Payne – “Band of Gold – A Memoir – A celebration of a glamorous life well-lived – Mark Bego
Band of Gold is the exciting story of singer and actress Freda Payne. While she is best known for her 1970 Number One hit “Band of Gold”, and her 1971 Grammy nominated album, Contact, her story is an inspiring adventure, lived alongside the “who’s who” of the show business world including Duke Ellington, Bob Hope, […]
Morning Melody by Yulia
Originally from Russia, trained classical pianist and jazz artist Yulia brings a treasured groove into fruition upon the release of her new single Morning Melody. Yulia’s musical roots stretches back into her childhood when she began learning piano at the age of five and would start composing music three years later. Although she was reared […]
How To Make The Most Of Your Workouts
If you want to maximise your fitness results, then you will want to get the most out of your workouts. Although you might enjoy a gentle workout, you might not be pushing yourself enough to get the results that you desire. For those looking to reach their results and push themselves to get the […]
HOW TO DOUBLE YOUR (MERCH) INCOME… NO REALLY
When you’re on tour, merch is your #1 income generator. This can’t be stressed enough. Believe it. Bands stress over their guarantees and door splits and turnouts. If you want to survive financially with your music you must understand the importance of merch sales and approach it as such. I’ve played shows where 10 people […]
Here’s How To Build A Cohesive Artist Aesthetic
Image from Pixabay on Pexels When you’re just starting out in the music industry, it can feel impossible to get noticed. After all, with the prevalence of Soundcloud, YouTube, and Bandcamp, it’s never been easier for aspiring musicians to get their sound out there. Unfortunately, this is a double-edged sword. While it has […]
Top 3 success stories of Record Label Artists
The life of celebrities seem glamorous, comfortable and of course, magical. We all have our personal favorites and become critics for the rest. But little do we realize about the amount of hard work, struggles, sweat and tears that were shed for achieving that spotlight. Musicians of every genre have their own success story to share. […]
Crafting Your Artist Business Plan
As an artist, you probably never put much thought into creating a business plan, but having a well-thought out artist business plan can be the difference between success and struggle as an art entrepreneur. A recent report outlined that successful creative artists have relied on strategic planning for their success, and learning how to put together a […]
Benefits of Selling a Book at Local Events
Selling books at local events such as craft fairs, gift shows, and holiday celebrations can help you make some money as it provides additional benefits. Here are several reasons, short and sweet, you might want to sell your book at these events.
The Do’s & Don’ts of Promoting Your Work
Thanks to social media and other tools—like Spotify—artists and labels are able to connect with fans in more ways than they ever have before. You can do a lot with just a little. But you need to be aware of the pros and cons of that control. As Uncle Ben once told a young […]
“Gonna Be Alright – Better Days Mix” maintains all of its classy and magnetic 70’s funk, soul and jazz flavors, while laying down an absolutely contemporary dancefloor banger!
Aneessa has certainly come a very long way since her earlier days in the music scene, and “Gonna Be Alright – Better Days Mix” now shows us an independent artist who clearly aspires for greatness. With the help of her husband Michael B. Sutton, Aneessa has established a more complete, cohesive and expansive artistic vision, and she is starting to make a convincing case for a place in popular music’s A-list.
Top Tips: How to attract your audience?
Once you’ve released your awesome music, you need to attract an audience to it—here’s how. You’ve diligently prepared for release day and your music is out there for the world to enjoy. Go ahead and celebrate—you deserve it!—and then warm yourself up for the next stage: promotion. The awesome thing is, you have more control than […]
Stuck at the Computer? Reduce Stress on Your Body with These Physical Therapist-Approved Tips
It’s all too easy to find yourself sitting at the computer for hours at a time when you’re working on your music, or doing the endless administrative tasks involved with building your music career. But staying stuck in a static position, especially sitting, doesn’t do our bodies any favors—or our minds, for that matter—and can […]
Black Oxygen – Pop/Rap duet formed by 2 brothers David and Nick Lyle, breathing smoke into pop/Rap music! – Vol. 6 – Issue #10
Well, Summer has come and gone ( I think), but not here in California yet. It’s the first week of October and it’s still 90 degrees outside. But I’m sure it will be cooling off soon. Speaking of cooling off, I know one Pop/Rap Group that is showing no signs of cooling off and that’s, Black Oxygen. Brothers Nick and David Lyle are hitting the charts strong with their heat-seeking single “Breathe The Smoke”
“Breathe The Smoke” – Hybrid fusion of Electro/Rap/Rock by Black Oxygen
Photo credits Adam Arnali Directed by Reel Goats – Black Oxygen has put together a single/video combo that genuinely stands out, and puts a ton of the personality & chemistry that these brothers have to offer straight onto your screens and into your speakers. Really well done all-around – I’m a huge fan of putting […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How To Relax
image Let us be honest with ourselves, life can be a little busy and stressful at times. With a social life to think of, work commitments, family life, friends, relationships, and life admin just piling up, it can feel like we’re always on the go with an endless to-do list. Because life is busy is […]