Airplay 101: Digital Servicing Myths

Digital Servicing Myths By Bryan Farrish www.radio-media.com One of the new tricks to confuse artists is “digital distribution” or “digital servicing”. This is a service where the following is supposed to happen: You pay a small fee to have your audio sent to radio stations, then the person at the station listens to your track,… read more »

Backstage At Rock Star: Supernova

I have had one of the most exhilarating and exhausting summers of my life. I haven’t seen the sun, my family or friends since June because I’ve been the vocal coach for the CBS TV show Rock Star: Supernova. For those of you unfamiliar with it, it is a reality show with the job of… read more »

Your Business Team: Who They Are And When To Get Them

You’re writing songs and getting your band together in rehearsals. Wouldn’t it be great to get your business team together now: to have a manager step in to make contacts for you and an agent to get you some work? Unfortunately neither of these two professionals is going to be interested in working with you… read more »

Auditioning For Idol

It seems that every major city in the country has auditions for a TV talent show these days. American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Sing-Off are just a few of the shows that hold auditions. Even if you’re not in a major city, you’re probably near enough to get there for one of the… read more »

Who Do You Trust?

Some people go through life being supremely confident; they think they are awesome singers, great performers and ready for stardom. To tell you the truth, I don’t think they’re paying enough attention. by Lis Lewis Some people go through life being supremely confident; they think they are awesome singers, great performers and ready for stardom…. read more »