Today was one of those very rare occasions when you hear a song for the first time and it dominates your thoughts for the whole day. Let’s start at the beginning… Another run-of-the-mill Monday really. As usual one of the very first things I do is check my phone, check my website stats, browse the […]
Eyes Without a Face – Billy Idol Read Post »
The industry demands a lot from musicians. If you’re an independent artist that’s just starting out, you could run yourself ragged trying to promote your music, play shows, and get noticed. If you’re an established touring band, you could quickly burn out from playing shows every day, meeting with the press, or writing new music.
Staying Healthy on a Musician’s Budget Read Post »
COVID Conspiracy is a new song by Harson Robkus, our first in 10 years, and is accompanied by our debut music video, which is premiering TONIGHT on YouTube (10/12/2021) at 9 pm UK time. *EDIT The video is now LIVE! Who are Harson Robkus? COVID Conspiracy is written, produced and performed by Harson Robkus, who
COVID Conspiracy: Official Music Video Read Post »
This year, as the dark nights close in, Harson Robkus have, by necessity, moved out of the allotment shed and into the world of Remote Music Production. Here are my top 5 benefits of our journey. What is Remote Music Production? Remote music production is where artists collaborate remotely to produce a piece of music.
5 Benefits of Remote Music Production Read Post »
It’s hard to find very many bright spots regarding the past couple of years. Most musicians had to cancel tours and shows, and limit any kind of fan interaction. But, if there’s been one benefit to that, it’s the free time to be creative. It’s been a great time to spend working on projects, coming
Escaping Your Creative Blocks Read Post »
Freddie Mercury was the legendary vocalist and front-man of Queen. Here are my Top 5 Freddie Mercury Live vocals of all time. 5. It’s a Hard Life – Rock in Rio 1985 There’s only one reason this is bottom of the list. The original footage has now been messed with on YouTube with pitch-correction, reverb,
Freddie Mercury Top 5 Live Vocals Read Post »
There isn’t a better time than now to reflect on the state of the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many countries very hard, leaving a trail of economic and social devastation. But the world suffered even before this horrible disease started placing people in self-quarantines and overflowing hospitals. Earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, wars, and poverty
Travel for a Cause – Top Volunteer Destinations That Will Make You a Mindful Traveler Read Post »
Since its inception in 1954, The Fender Stratocaster has been described as The Perfect Electric Guitar. Its virtues are well documented, not least on these very pages, but does the image always live up to reality? Let’s look at my top 5 Fender Stratocaster myths… Fender Stratocaster Myths #1: It’s the easiest guitar to modify
5 Famous Myths of the Fender Stratocaster debunked! Read Post »
Really quick one, and probably my shortest ever blog, but here goes. I now have a brand new home/welcome page https:/adamharkus.com. My homepage has only ever been a ‘Lastest posts’ page, so I thought I’d put together a proper welcome page that puts across a clear message of what The Blogging Musician is all about.
Re-introducing… The Blogging Musician! Read Post »
