When the music business was turned upside down by the 2020 pandemic, it wasn’t just the musicians who were affected by the changes. Professionals who support musicians and artists - lawyers, agents, and industry coaches - al…
Putting yourself "out there" is scary...but if you don't show up, someone will miss out on a blessing. And it won't be just you. It'll be the people you are called to reach with your gift, your art, your music, your presence…
What does it take to be a successful working musician? Is it all about being the first one they call for major tours and shows? Performing on the biggest albums? Or is it something else - something much more about mindset th…
The O’Jays said it best… “Some people got to have it…” Yes, they were referring to money, but they might has well been referring to how we earn it. Discovering multiple streams of income has become a hot topic of conversatio…
Is successful music marketing and promotion all just a game of luck or being ‘connected?” Is it possible for the independent artist to get the word out about projects without a ton of money or a huge team? According to label…
Is Facebook about to crush every musician who streams "musical experiences" as of October 1st? Or is this all a big misunderstanding? We're here to dispel some myths and help bring clarity to the entire debate on livestreami…
Dwayne “Saint Orbin” Bennett, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and creative entrepreneur, has become one of the most respected and influential musicians in gospel, hip-hop, R&B and beyond. But he didn’t ge…
What do you do when you’ve worked your whole life to become a mover and shaker in the music and entertainment industry - only to see that industry grind to a halt overnight?. Jeremy “DaConnect” Mills, musician, tour manager,…
It’s fun to switch things up once in a while. For over 70 shows, we’ve interviewed top musicians, artists and creatives, but our host has never been on the hot seat himself to answer questions about his creative routines. In…
If you didn’t think maintaining your website was important before...you’ve probably experienced a rude awakening in the past few months. As creatives the world over adapt to the new realities of post-pandemic life, we’ve see…
Can God use the darkest moments of an artist’s life to guide him toward the path to true creative freedom and success? R&B artist Nate Setto, a rising young independent performer hailing from Detroit, has learned that lettin…
With a career that has spanned over 30 years working with the greatest entertainers and musicians in every genre, legendary musician and producer Kern Brantley is a walking and talking musical history lesson. From stepping i…
How does an independent artist go from finding her way in a new city, to performing with not one, but TWO of the biggest stars in the world? Singer, actor and songwriter Naärai Jacobs’ incredible story reveals the possibilit…
As they say, the only constant in life is change. And for the artist and musician, change is something we’re experiencing more every single day. The big issue for most musicians, artists and creatives is the fear of how to h…
Is it possible to maintain a healthy self-image and your artistic integrity in the entertainment business – and still make a living doing what you love? In an industry that often feels stacked against the independent artist,…