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Bands may spend a lot of time wondering how their music sounds to the audience, but getting it sounding good on stage is equally important - so stage monitors could be exactly what you need.
Former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure has spoken of his campaign to put value back into music.
Home recording studios allow you to feed a line straight from your amp, but alternatively you could simply use an open mic instead. So which recording method should you go for?
If your child wants to learn a musical instrument, there are many associated costs you will rack up along the way. Here is an overview of what you should expect and budget for.
The nature of seven-inch 45s led to short pop songs becoming the norm, but one act seems keen to do away with this convention and potentially redefine the nature of what makes a hit record.
Your band might have built up a healthy local following, but how can you secure gigs further afield? For some bands, this hasn't been as easy as they would have hoped…
One important part of any stage show is the setlist. So how do you structure it and ensure your band can make the most of your allotted time?
Repetitive strain injury is a common ailment among drummers, but some have come up with a novel way of getting around this - frequently changing their drum set-up.
If effects pedals are an integral part of your guitar set-up on stage, you must make sure they are adequately powered. So what options are open to you?
Bands might like it loud, but they must be conscious of health and safety regulations when they perform.
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