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Sargent House Gets It.

Way to go Sargent House Records.
This makes me feel like there is some honest hope out there for bands.
The people behind Sargent House have made it simple.
If you get offered a contract, email it to them. They’ll read it over and advise you on whether it’s legitimate.
For free. Gratis. No money down.
Granted, this [...]

Great Industry Interview with Ben Weinman

Ben Weinman, the brains behind Dillinger Escape Plan sits down for 40+ minutes, and discusses his thoughts on the industry, labels, promotion, and his band.

Still Want To Be A Rockstar?

Well, you’re a glutton for punishment then, aren’t you.
If there is any one concept we’ve tried to really sell, it’s that getting signed isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. To further drive that point home, go check out a great new post over on theroot.com
The best quote from the article is:
For every $1,000 [...]

The Truth About Gigging

…in a major market. Chicago especially.

 

Something Stinks Around Here…

In an unusual flash of inspiration, I decided to login to my band’s myspace page this morning. While wading through the typical friend requests and e-mails that were sent to us two months prior, I stumbled upon this little gem in my inbox from user: ourmusicexperience (who is neither friend or acquaintance).
The ELVi,
We found [...]