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Common Sense Basics That Artists Still Get Wrong
21st April 2014 • 4 commentsIt’s 2014 and it’s still somewhat shocking the amount of things that artists muck up. Given the amount of resources, consultants, and information available for little or absolutely no cost, it’s astonishing that artists make so many missteps when it comes to basic, everyday things they should be doing for their careers. Here are a […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend!
8th February 2014 • No commentsYay, it’s Saturday again! To summarize the week that just passed- Midem happened with further declining attendance, excitement is starting to build about SXSW, people are still arguing/debating/screaming about streaming and whether it will save or kill the music industry, the Super Bowl happened and The Red Hot Chili Peppers got some flack for not […]
Read MoreCopyright Still Matters
6th February 2014 • 3 commentsIt seems a bit ridiculous that this needs to be said, but registered copyrights are still relevant. While it may be true that the copyright system isn’t perfect, it’s what we have, and unless you have a workable solution, copyright your music! There have been numerous attempts to change copyright laws since the advent of […]
Read More2013: Our Best Year EVER!
1st January 2014 • No commentsLots of excitement here at Thirty Roses HQ! Having reviewed our year end web site statistics, we are, in equal parts, humbled, ecstatic, proud, honoured, and elated! Those who have been around since our debut in 2011 may remember our reflections on our growth during our first year. In 2013, Thirty Roses exploded thanks to […]
Read MoreSpending Money on Your Band’s Marketing and Promo
26th November 2013 • No comments*This article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. While the D.I.Y. ethic and aesthetic is a wonderful thing, it can only take you […]
Read MoreYour Band’s Small Business Outline
22nd November 2013 • No comments*This article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. With more revenue streams available to artists than ever before, it is of utmost importance […]
Read MoreInterview with Mario Vallenari — Founder and President of Italian Independent Record Label Cabezon
• No comments*This article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. Mario Vallenari is the founder and President of Italian-based record label, Cabezon. Over the past […]
Read MoreThe Struggles of Self-Managed Artists
20th November 2013 • No comments*This article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. It seems puzzling that, at a time when more artists are acting as their own […]
Read MoreHow Indie Bands & College Radio Are Working Together
18th November 2013 • No commentsThis article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. The ultimate goal of any artist is quite simple; to have their music heard by […]
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