Monthly Archives: February 2022

Bad Advice Musicians Hear, Part 6: It’s All Just About Who You Know

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Brian LaRue

After you’ve spent about 30 to 45 seconds involved in making and distributing music, you start to recognize something important: The music “business” (whatever that means) is not a pure meritocracy. There is no consistent correlation between quality and popularity … Continue reading →

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Why Cassettes Rule if You’re in a Band

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Brian LaRue

Out here in 2022, we’re about 15 years into the ostensible Cassette Revolution* – well past the point where it could reasonably be considered a “revolution.” Tapes are just part of what we’re doing now, as a culture, or whatever. … Continue reading →

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Bad Advice Musicians Hear, Part 5: Does “Getting Signed” Change Everything?

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Brian LaRue

It’s a slow Thursday night at your neighborhood rock club, and you’ve just stepped offstage after an admittedly killer set by your Promising Local Band. You’re trying to suss whether that’s just your ego talking or if you’ve actually managed … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have Any Money; You’re Gonna Make This Meatless Chili

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Brian LaRue

You’re around here reading about “music” and “the arts” and “the creative process” and stuff like that, huh? Well, LET ME GUESS — you’ve got like a dollar, you’re looking for some food to cook on the cheap, and you’d … Continue reading →

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