You can’t have dub music without reverb and delay, and for many, these classic effects sounded their best in the hands of dub pioneer and sound engineer legend, Osborne “King Tubby” Ruddock. His King Tubby Studio, tucked within the Waterhouse community of Kingston, Jamaica, created… Read More
An album release day feels like a never-ending daydream, playing out a long line of what-ifs.
As much as we try, we can’t help but think to ourselves:
Are people listening? Does the bass sound clean on iPhones? Damn iPhones, why isn’t everyone listening to the album on good speakers?!… Read More… Read More
Scott talks about why it’s so easy to come up with new ideas rather than finishing what we start and how we can break that cycle.
So many times people get hung up and worried about putting things out, because they are not perfect.… Read More
This is a “stolen” post from Seth Godin. Seth Godin is one of my heros. The text below in capital letters replaced Seth’s words about books and was added to put the focus on albums. Read Seth Godin everyday. Read the original post which this idea was stolen… Read More
Make a list of all the good things you are going to do. Post a photo + Tag your post with:
#WriteItDownMakeCoolShitHappen
Lets get people to inspire each other. Below is an Instagram gallery that is updated every time you use this tag.… Read More
Canadian producer iLL Gates gives an inspiring talk about how to start and finish your recording projects. He shares his thoughts on productive habits including journal writing, drinking coffee, and why you should ditch the latest software in favor of a pen, piece of paper, and pair of scissors.… Read More
When emailing a band’s management for the first time, you only have a few chances to get our attention. Mess that up, and your email is lost.
Below is a list of common mistakes and pet peeves from years of receiving emails, along with suggestions for ways to improve your… Read More
By Dave Poe
Booking Agent for: The Green, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Seeed, The Cat Empire, Trevor Hall, etc.
Ah, the question that every band or manager has heard before while in negotiations (or begging pleas for that matter) to book a show at a music venue… big or… Read More
