Michael Zimmerlich made a name for himself around town with his music label, 80/20 Records, and he’s branched out over the years to to apply his unique amalgamation of talents and hard won wisdom in new, unexpected arenas. Generally, we find him behind the scenes as a label owner, coach for musicians, and event organizer, but these days you can find him taking to the mic for his new podcast: The 80/20 Show…
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The 5 BARE Basics of Social Media for Bands & Musicians
– Sure, you hate social media. Even for a grrrl who grew up obsessed with Penny’s know-everything notebook in Inspector Gadget, I’ve had my fill of constant...
Continue reading...Band Basics Episode 02: Snailmate
Devin and Mark chat with Ariel and Kalen about all sorts of Band Basics for every level of musician. Have a listen…
Continue reading...Lessons Learned: Measuring Growth
by Brandon Kellum – Well hello there. It’s been a while since the last installment of Lesson Learned but that’s only because I’ve been out there...
Continue reading...Interview with Josh Medina [Recording Engineer]
by Jacob Unterreiner – Josh Medina is a remarkably talented audio engineer. He is also the Kevin Bacon of the Arizona Music scene. If you’re in a...
Continue reading...7 Twitter Tips for Musicians
Social media kinda sucks, but whether or not you view it as a “necessary evil” or a way to pass fifteen minutes waiting for the bus,...
Continue reading...Lessons Learned: DIY Done Right
by Brandon Kellum – There’s no such thing as “punk time” If the show is scheduled for 7 PM and the first band still hasn’t started...
Continue reading...Band Basics: What is a PREMIERE? And How To Get One.
by Carly Schorman – We’ve been getting more and more requests from musicians to premiere singles, music videos, and albums, but it seems like some folks...
Continue reading...100 Rejections: The Art of Getting It Out There
by Mark Anderson Senior Editor – So we’re all making art for art’s sake right? Theoretically… yes. Well, what should you do if you decide to...
Continue reading...Lessons Learned: Band Promotion
by Brandon Kellum Staff Writer – If an album is “dropped” in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a...
Continue reading...5 Music Blogs You Should Check Out (and Submit to)!!
1. Pigeons and Planes This music discovery site seeks to bring you the best in new music from the big names to the best of locals everywhere....
Continue reading...Lessons Learned: Recording
by Brandon Kellum Staff Writer – So, you’ve written your first song and you’re finally ready to go in to record? Or maybe you had an...
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