Tips for Getting More Tips at Your Next Gig

How do you turn a standard music gig into a high-paying affair? Step one: make it easy for fans to tip you.

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The rise of focus music 

This genre is experiencing an upswing, partly because it improves productivity.

Fast Company
The rise of focus music 

This genre is experiencing an upswing, partly because it improves productivity.

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How to steal new fans from other bands

**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.   "Have you ever felt like you wanted to find a way to steal all the fans of that band that is doing better than you? Well, you can. The best part is that you aren’t really stealing them and you won’t get arrested. Find out which bands are similar to you. Their fans can be your fans. If they like that other band then why can’t they be your fan as well?"

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How to steal new fans from other bands

**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.   "Have you ever felt like you wanted to find a way to steal all the fans of that band that is doing better than you? Well, you can. The best part is that you aren’t really stealing them and you won’t get arrested. Find out which bands are similar to you. Their fans can be your fans. If they like that other band then why can’t they be your fan as well?"

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Let Clubs Close: A Controversial Solution to the Live Venue Crisis

**Guest post written by Bruce Houghton, Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, President of the Skyline Artists Agency, and a Berklee College Of Music professor, originally featured on Hypebot.com.   "Overall concert attendance grew 20% last year, but smaller independent live music venues are closing at unprecedented rates. Music industry commentator’s Bob Lefsetz has the solution: “Let clubs close.""

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Let Clubs Close: A Controversial Solution to the Live Venue Crisis

**Guest post written by Bruce Houghton, Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, President of the Skyline Artists Agency, and a Berklee College Of Music professor, originally featured on Hypebot.com.   "Overall concert attendance grew 20% last year, but smaller independent live music venues are closing at unprecedented rates. Music industry commentator’s Bob Lefsetz has the solution: “Let clubs close.""

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How to Get a Music Manager in 2025

Learn how to get a music manager with our step-by-step guide. Understand the role, build your portfolio, and pitch your music effectively.

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How to Get a Music Manager in 2025

Learn how to get a music manager with our step-by-step guide. Understand the role, build your portfolio, and pitch your music effectively.

Disc Makers Blog
The Slow-Burn Indie Sleaze Revival

After a few think pieces, viral TikToks, and an offering from The Dare and Charli xcx in the height of brat summer, indie sleaze style is reemerging from the bowels of 00s New York City.

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