One of the things I’ve seen referenced a lot in the talk of a post-COVID-19 world is this “new normal.” It’s all over the re-opening plans and in the news, and if you ask me, it has an eerie sort of post-apocalyptic vibe to it. It feels a little unsettling and yet, I know that term—”new normal” is … [Read more...]
How to Get Everything Done While Still Making Self-Care a Priority (COVID-19 Series)
Raise your hand if you’ve seen about a bazillion posts, articles, and stories telling you this is the time to be your most productive self. And now raise your hand if you’ve also heard that this is not the time to be productive but rather to indulge in all the self-care and simply kick back and … [Read more...]
What To Do If You’re Feeling All The Things Right Now
It’s ok if you feel a little out of sorts right now. Personally, I’ve experienced days of feeling completely in control and calm only to get to 6pm and have a panic attack. I’ve also had days where all I can do is mope around and cry as I wash my hands for the 25th time, overcome with anxiety and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Through Your Next Networking Event
When you hear the word “networking” you probably think of a high-pressure gathering in a tiny room where you’re handing out business cards to people you’ll probably never hear from again, trying to make yourself seem really interesting, and all the while feeling like you’re failing miserably. Sound … [Read more...]
6 Must-See Panels At This Year’s SXSW
It’s that time of year—SXSW is just around the corner, and with it comes all the excitement, intrigue, and inevitable overwhelm of trying to see, do, and eat it all. (I mean seriously, so many tacos, so little time!) With the music portion of the festival running from March 16th through March … [Read more...]
How to Find The Perfect Mentor
Imagine never feeling overwhelmed again. Knowing that the moment you started to spiral you’d have someone to turn to. What would that feel like? Seriously, close your eyes and think about it for a moment. What would it feel like to have someone there 24/7 that you know has your … [Read more...]
5 Things To Look For In a Publicist
When you’ve worked this hard on new music, you’re bound to be a little protective of it—and so you should be! Getting it into the right hands means finding the right fans, so knowing how to choose your publicist is incredibly important. Now, a couple pieces of housekeeping before we dive into the … [Read more...]
8 Things That Are Hurting Your Music Career
When you’re an independent musician, the path isn’t always so clear cut. Do you focus on growing your social media first or recording your next song? Do you go on a 3-week tour to cities you have no audience in an effort to grow them, or do you focus on weekend tours around your well-defined … [Read more...]
Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020: How to Set Yourself Up for a Successful 2020
Grab those streamers and all your closest friends, because it is officially time to celebrate the end of another year! And I do mean celebrate. I know this can be the time of year we look back and self-pityingly think of all the things we didn’t do, or how we thought we’d be further along but I want … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Get a Negative Review
You just can’t please everyone. It’s something we’ve been told since grade school and yet, most of us still feel compelled to try. And so, when inevitably we fail because, of course we can’t please everyone, we take it personally. It feels like a serious blow to our ego, our self-esteem, … [Read more...]