Stealing Jane - Does Size Matter?
August 11, 2008
What does an 8-man band like NY’s Stealing Jane have that others don’t? My initial reaction was that there’s an obvious benefit for an indie band sans label with so many members - they can all help foot the bill, whether that be for studio time, touring costs, or promotion.
Then I thought, hey, I’ve seen bands half that size split up because there were just “too many cooks in the kitchen” - they just couldn’t get along when it came to dealing with constant creative and business decisions. Read more
Fiance on Band Self-Management
August 7, 2008
As an indie band, should you bring on a band manager to handle your business affairs, or does it make more sense to handle things like promotion, bookings, and recording by yourselves? I talked to Colorado-based Fiancé about their decision to self-manage their band’s business, and whether or not it’s really important to have skills beyond making music to be a successful independent band. Read more
Ajax Garcia on Proactive PR
January 10, 2008
Do you know what I love about The Napoleon Blownaparts‘ frontman, Ajax Garcia? He knows how to take action when it comes to artist PR. He doesn’t simply follow the crowds… he leads them.
Indie bands across the globe make an incredibly common mistake when promoting their music - they do what everyone else does.
Is it going to hurt your band to have a Myspace profile? No. Is it going to hurt your album if you have it on iTunes? Of course not. Is it a good idea to have your own website? Damn straight. But what else are you doing as a band or indie musician to set yourself apart? Chances are… not much. Read more
