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Many newcomers are unaware of their responsibilities towards the venue, people in the crowd, and even opening acts. Having an […]

A&R reps also look for artists who are proactive and possess a strong work ethic. In other words Motivation. Will

It’s important to note that A&R’s also rely heavily on referrals from established bands, record label scouts, friends and relatives

Happy February, my dear readers. In honor of the month of love, I am showcasing women at the virtual club

A&R Representatives is an acronym for (Artists and Repertoire) are record company personnel whose job it is to discover new

Once again the bottom line is money. Business ventures are designed to make money plain and simple. I’m not trying

In the Music Business a “handshake” or verbal agreement is quite acceptable, not to mention it can even be used

O.K. how about for now we put aside the Limousine, the Hot tub parties & Playboy Mansion Invitations, and set

Welcome to a new decade, music lovers! We are starting off the year a little late due to some major

If you expect to make a lot of money off your own concert tour, you’re likely to be extremely disappointed.

How important is touring and gigging to getting your band noticed? Apart from Professional Radio airplay it’s probably the most

Happy Holiday All You Music Lovers! We have really spruced up the club this month and are showing off some

The following is a true story about how a hot Seattle band blew one of the biggest opportunities they had

I was having with a local metal band concerning the importance of My Space hit numbers. I told them usually

Bhadra Collective consists of seasoned musicians who found each other because of a mutual interest in chant music. It is

To celebrate the release of Crash Love, AFI and Skope Magazine are giving one lucky winner the chance to win

In celebration of Saosin’s recent release, In Search of Solid Ground, the band and Skope Magazine want to hook up

Planetary Nights’ debut album “Elliptical Motion” is as singer-songwriter RJ McSweeney describes it “original Americana rock n roll”. It was

I recently attended a SWSW Music and Media Conference in Austin Texas. The first day I was there I witnessed

In celebration of their recent release, Cycles, Cartel and Skope Magazine want to give one lucky fan a “picture personalized”

“The Veronica Sessions” is a fully produced sound with acoustic undertones that is highlighted with “World” and “Latin” beats. Vocals

My apologies for the lateness of this month’s Music Up Close. I’ve been reveling in unheard of 50 degree temperatures

Mirana Comstock is ½ of the group known as Theory of Tides.   Comstock handles vocals, percussion, keyboards and songwriting

Here is an informative interview for bands who are thinking about what the current state of traditional Publicity means to

A Homecoming concert for the ages graced the stages of IU Auditorium in Bloomington, Indiana.   It was Oct. 15

To celebrate all things rock ‘n gaming Adelitas Way and Sick Puppies are tag-teaming-up with Skope Magazine to give one

Together since 2005, the Benchmarx are set to release their second studio album “Smell the Music”.   Besides being talented

Susan Elizabeth is a musician, singer, and songwriter who has made her way through the music industry for many years

It was a nice Thursday night when the phone rang around 6:45 pm. On the other end was a mega

The long awaited return of the Dark Carnival has finally arrived! ICP have just released Bang! Pow! Boom! and to

In his biography it says, “Talented Super Producer in the making Soungod is more than ready to make his unique

A couple weeks ago Prince did a couple impromptu concerts at Grand Palais in Paris after attending some fashion shows

On Monday night the phone rang a few minutes after 7 pm EST and on the other line was hip

Enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see The All-American Rejects and Taking Back Sunday

Brett Gleason’s first solo effort, ‘The Dissonance’ is a unique fusion of alternative rock and electronica, combining the industrial production

It’s not everyday that you’re penned “The Bride of the New Funk Hipopera” by a British magazine, but hey, Traedonya!

This month’s Music Up Close takes a look back at artists of the 60s and 70s and see what some

‘Sup duderinos! We’ve taken out the killer guitar solo in “Death To All But Metal” and we challenge you to

The kings of metal made a stop in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 17 to play for thousands of screaming fans.

To celebrate the release of Black Gives Way To Blue, Alice In Chains and Skope Magazine are giving one lucky