Comments on: How To Make It In The Music Business http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/ Where every man is king. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:18:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: charlie brewer http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-98965 charlie brewer Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:40:26 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-98965 I have hit songs avail I have hit songs avail

]]> By: Raph http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-90585 Raph Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:15:10 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-90585 tell your boss to fuck off and hit the road stax... tell your boss to fuck off and hit the road stax…

]]> By: JJ http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84434 JJ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:44:52 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84434 I was turned on to Dethroner by Jonathan Coulton, so it's only fitting that I post his blog about how he has 'made' it in the music biz. Not Top 10 Billboard made it (yet), but 'making a living at it' made it. He has bypassed the more traditional route Alex has layed out and put the internet and viral marketing to good use. http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/05/18/how-i-did-it/ I was turned on to Dethroner by Jonathan Coulton, so it’s only fitting that I post his blog about how he has ‘made’ it in the music biz. Not Top 10 Billboard made it (yet), but ‘making a living at it’ made it. He has bypassed the more traditional route Alex has layed out and put the internet and viral marketing to good use.

http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2007/05/18/how-i-did-it/

]]> By: tim http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84432 tim Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:09:54 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84432 There's a dialup demographic? There’s a dialup demographic?

]]> By: tec http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84430 tec Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:05:35 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84430 Pete - you're wrong. They may be few and far between, but there are artists out there that just want to make a living doing what they love. In fact, I'd go so far as to say there are those out there that would rather play for scraps than deal with all the bullshit that comes with major label success. Pete - you’re wrong. They may be few and far between, but there are artists out there that just want to make a living doing what they love. In fact, I’d go so far as to say there are those out there that would rather play for scraps than deal with all the bullshit that comes with major label success.

]]> By: scott http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84426 scott Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:48:17 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84426 And with the alternative to Alex's article, you may have seen it before, Steve Albini's article about the fucking shithole music industry: http://negativland.com/albini.html Well worth a read. or re-read. And with the alternative to Alex’s article, you may have seen it before, Steve Albini’s article about the fucking shithole music industry:

http://negativland.com/albini.html

Well worth a read. or re-read.

]]> By: Pete http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84416 Pete Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:29:46 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84416 Nice article, but the cynic in me says that anyone who's purely "in it for the art" is a bit full of themselves. Nobody aspires to be a no-name musician, playing for scraps their whole life. They may say it isn't what they want, but everyone wants to ultimately make it big. They want the fame, glory, chicks, and money. Playing for the love of the music is just an added bonus. Every high school wannabe rockstar does it for fame, money, and girls. Some of those hit it big, and the rest still dream to someday. No one aims to be mediocre for their whole career.... Nice article, but the cynic in me says that anyone who’s purely “in it for the art” is a bit full of themselves. Nobody aspires to be a no-name musician, playing for scraps their whole life. They may say it isn’t what they want, but everyone wants to ultimately make it big. They want the fame, glory, chicks, and money. Playing for the love of the music is just an added bonus. Every high school wannabe rockstar does it for fame, money, and girls. Some of those hit it big, and the rest still dream to someday. No one aims to be mediocre for their whole career….

]]> By: Kat http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84415 Kat Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:12:45 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84415 I would like to point out that the same rules apply to working in film and tv. And also to add, don't forget where you came from. I've known more than a few people that get a taste of success (not even big success, sometimes!) and think it gives them the right to shit all over the people that put them there. bad bad bad idea. I would like to point out that the same rules apply to working in film and tv.

And also to add, don’t forget where you came from. I’ve known more than a few people that get a taste of success (not even big success, sometimes!) and think it gives them the right to shit all over the people that put them there. bad bad bad idea.

]]> By: tec http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84411 tec Thu, 31 May 2007 21:50:00 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84411 It sort of ties in with 7 and 9, but may I suggest: 11. Be willing to redefine "making it." I have personally seen several truly gifted musicians give up on their dreams because they realized they'd never have the charisma/connections/cash to be "rock stars." If you're in it because you love the music (and if you're not, you should probably just fuck off), allow yourself to find and create ways to make a living doing it. Diversify. Get yourself artist-in-residence type gigs at colleges (and get shows at local joints while you're there.) Collaberate with local filmmakers and performance artists. Every little thing you add to your resume gives you more credibility as a career musician. Even if you do achieve some level of notoriety for your band, chances are it won't support you for long - it's your experience in other areas that will pay the bills. It sort of ties in with 7 and 9, but may I suggest:

11. Be willing to redefine “making it.”

I have personally seen several truly gifted musicians give up on their dreams because they realized they’d never have the charisma/connections/cash to be “rock stars.” If you’re in it because you love the music (and if you’re not, you should probably just fuck off), allow yourself to find and create ways to make a living doing it. Diversify. Get yourself artist-in-residence type gigs at colleges (and get shows at local joints while you’re there.) Collaberate with local filmmakers and performance artists. Every little thing you add to your resume gives you more credibility as a career musician. Even if you do achieve some level of notoriety for your band, chances are it won’t support you for long - it’s your experience in other areas that will pay the bills.

]]> By: boom http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84408 boom Thu, 31 May 2007 21:08:35 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84408 i got the nerf Cs-6 and it sucks assssss it dont work at all screw it but it is fun to shoot i got the nerf Cs-6 and it sucks assssss it dont work at all screw it but it is fun to shoot

]]> By: Roger http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84406 Roger Thu, 31 May 2007 20:56:58 +0000 http://dethroner.com/2007/05/31/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-business/#comment-84406 How about any thoughts on how to break into the music scene from the label point of view? I'd love to work for an indie lable, or even start my own! How about any thoughts on how to break into the music scene from the label point of view? I’d love to work for an indie lable, or even start my own!

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