Recently, we talked about how to know if it was the right time to find a manager. So often, finding a manager is seen as the most important thing for artists—after all, who wouldn’t love to have someone on their side who had all the right connections, knew all the best things to say, the right … [Read more...]
Conquer Entertainment #MAWC2015 Main Stage Performers
It's that time of year again when Conquer Entertainment teams up with Market America at their World Conference in Miami! This is a grand opportunity that Conquer Entertainment artists are exposed to. Each year Conquer artists submit their interest to be considered as either a main stage act or after … [Read more...]
A New Year To Conquer #2015
Another year has come and gone! As we reflect back on 2014, the Conquer Entertainment platform has evolved quite a bit in regards to our website. In 2014 we introduced the "Fan Page" experience which allows an artists fans to actively participate in their favorite musicians life. Fans are the … [Read more...]
Blameshift ROCKS!
If for some reason you haven’t been fortunate enough to find out about the band Blameshift, today’s your lucky day! Blameshift is a group out of NY with a heavy national touring schedule so keep your eyes peeled. They are a great example of a kick ass music group with a winning formula. Let me … [Read more...]
Warped Tour 2014: Hunter Valentine
Warped Tour 2014: Hunter Valentine - From Canada to Brooklyn these ladies are selling out shows across the country and leaving a trail of captivated hearts among rock fans. Now working on their fourth album, Hunter Valentine, continues to make their mark on the scene. If you haven't been listening … [Read more...]
New car receivers have USB ports? I’ve been out of the loop.
I have a confession to make. My car's CD player/radio is so old that it doesn't even have an auxiliary plug. Most of the time I drive to and from work in silence. Kinda like it. However, when I stopped by a local Walmart to talk to a friend, I noticed all the new car receivers had USB ports. I need … [Read more...]
Can you love a band’s album more than the live performance?
Once there was a band called Far Too Jones. I loved their music. Played and sang them to my girlfriend at the time. She could couldn't care less, but hey… I was proud. I cursed the potholes on the road that would make the CD skip. And FTJ played in Greensboro often. Except it seemed like they only … [Read more...]
Your music career and your taxes!
Do you keep reciepts? A guitar pick here, microphone there, sweet talked a venue's booking agent over lunch, paid someone to make your band's flyers... These all may be tax deductible. The mileage you've put on your car going to gigs, your phone bill and more. But first things first. Keep all of … [Read more...]
Your music as the soundtrack to a film.
Musicians, the silver screen awaits! Ok, maybe not silver, but a youtube screen can be just as amazing. What am I talking about? Your music in independent feature length or short films, web series and tutorials. Not all indie films are dull, terribly lit and awkwardly silent while two people stare … [Read more...]