Touring, whether in any form, continues to make up a big part of any musician’s life. It is also how the largest share of the music industry’s revenue is generated on top of it being one of the last remaining ‘physical’ aspects of a musical career in what is mostly a digital-first industry. When going on tour […]
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If you’re passionate and dedicated to a career in music, the last thing you want to be is a “starving artist.” Unfortunately, many independent musicians struggle to make enough money for everyday expenses, including rent. In a 2019 Vulture interview, indie music veteran singer-songwriter Cass McCombs said, “I don’t really understand how any musician can
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Although finding the nearest recycling bin may not be your first priority when you’re travelling to your next gig, the impact of touring musicians on the environment can be significant. While some established bands can afford to renounce touring altogether, others are finding ways to offset carbon emissions and minimise waste pollution even as they are driving
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I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all our fantastic contributors. Yesterday, we hit 20 blog contributors, a milestone I never thought possible when I started out five years ago. So thank you one and all for making The Blogging Musician what it is today! It’s no longer just about Guitar reviews,
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It is fair to say that 2020 was a terrible year for musicians. The arrival of COVID-19 and the necessary social distancing measures made it nearly impossible to go on the road and play shows for the hungry masses. While more well-known bands could probably get by, less famous artists have been counting the days
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Video content has become a staple in our everyday lives thanks to the likes of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Vimeo. In fact, more than 500 million hours of videos are watched on YouTube every single day. Although YouTube has not been solely music-focused for quite some time it, and other video platforms like it, remain a
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Life as a musician can be fun, rewarding, and exciting. Most people don’t think about a career in music as a potentially dangerous one. But, there are a few common ailments that musicians can face. Let’s face it, it’s a demanding career. You could put yourself at risk of burning out, or it could take
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It can’t have escaped your notice that the music industry is going through a rocky period of change at the moment. Quite aside from the fallout of the pandemic on touring, the infrastructure of the industry itself is in a state of flux. While streaming represents greater accessibility to audiences for musicians, there is also
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When the Covid-19 pandemic reared its ugly head during the opening stages of 2020, live music events across the world became one of lockdown’s first casualties. The music industry is also being touted as one of the last that will return to normal after the pandemic subsides. Out of the need to continue to make ends meet
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