Tag: musician
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If it sometimes seem unfair as an independent songwriter and indie artist, it’s because it is.
“Payola was the greatest thing in the world. You didn’t have to go out to dinner with someone and kiss their ass. Just pay them, here’s the money, play the record” – from the book “Hit Men” If it sometimes seem unfair as an independent songwriter and indie artist, it’s because it is.
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Don’t let others negatively influence the life you are living as an independent musician
There is no rule that says you have to listen to the opinion of others when deciding what to do with your life and what makes you happy. Keep going and you will get there.
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There’s room for everyone in the music industry
There’s space for everyone in the music industry—you don’t have to be at the top to belong. Success isn’t just about being part of the small percentage of artists getting millions of streams. At the core of it, we make music because we love it. If that passion wasn’t there, we wouldn’t be doing it.…
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Songwriting in nature
I went up north and found a cabin in the woods that was for rent. It was basically in the middle of nowhere surrounded by trees. It was perfect. I checked into the cabin and unpacked. I had all my recording equipment with me, including an acoustic guitar and electric guitar and a portable midi …
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