DIY Music Production
Great songs start long before the mix. This section is all about helping you, as an indie musician, to turn your ideas into songs that truly connect. DIY music production doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Here, you’ll find practical advice on preparing your songs for recording, staying focused during the creative process and getting the most out of your setup. These articles are here to guide you on your DIY journey and help you achieve the best possible version of your songs.
How Creative Habits and Routines Can Boost Your Creativity
A lot of people think creativity is only for people with free and chaotic minds who dedicate their whole lives to it. Routines are seen as the opposite of creativity. Structure, discipline and other constraints seem to destroy every bit of creativity. A lot of people see creativity as a kind of sudden inspiration, something…
How to Prepare for Studio Recording Sessions
Have you ever had recording sessions that seemed to drag on forever? Everyone was exhausted by the end, you had to book extra studio time, and the whole experience just wasn’t as fun as you expected. I know what it’s like on both sides – as a musician in a band and as a producer.…
Being a Sustainable Indie Band (Even When Nobody Sees It)
In previous posts, I talked about how your band can make more sustainable choices for live shows and merchandise. Those two areas definitely have the biggest visible impact on your fans—but there’s so much more going on behind the scenes for a sustainable indie band. Just like a live set is only 45 minutes of…
Sustainable Concerts – A Guide for Eco-Conscious Musicians
We all love concerts, whether it’s going to them or playing a show ourselves. They are a place of creativity, passion, and connection that just makes us feel good — but this also has a significant environmental footprint. A single band’s concert can generate up to 38 tons of CO₂ (for a stadium show), equivalent…
Sustainable Band Merch: Why Every Artist Should Switch
When buying merch at gigs, I always try to find out whether they have fair trade or organic options. At least in Germany, many smaller bands from the emo and punkrock scene already offer sustainable band merch. But what I really can’t understand is why so many of the bigger bands don’t seem to care…
Recent Posts
- How Creative Habits and Routines Can Boost Your Creativity
- How to Prepare for Studio Recording Sessions
- Being a Sustainable Indie Band (Even When Nobody Sees It)
- Sustainable Concerts – A Guide for Eco-Conscious Musicians
- Sustainable Band Merch: Why Every Artist Should Switch
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