Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

It’s easy to imagine it. Stepping onto the stage and looking out into the audience, you dream of seeing hundreds–no–thousands of faces staring back at you, screaming with excitement as you take the stage, singing every word back to you. A crowd is as passionate about your music and your favourite bands’ music. It is…

Live shows offer audiences the chance to hear music live, not just through digital media. This doesn’t mean that you can perform standard sets on stage and still wow audiences. They’re just starving for authentic in-person experiences. It could make the difference between winning or losing listeners if you put in the effort to make…

It doesn’t matter if you are a solo artist or part of a 7-piece ska band. It is important to be prepared for your live performances. Artists may even use a superstitious approach to getting ready for important shows. This could include wearing specific clothes or listening to a particular album before they take the…

A musician’s worst fear is knowing that they aren’t ready for a show. Musicians are expected to take their performance seriously, regardless of whether it’s a packed-out venue or you and the staff at the venue. It is entirely up to you to decide whether or not to be prepared for your concerts. This is…

Touring is still an effective way to grow your audience and keep their attention in today’s digitally-driven music industry. DIY touring can be costly and even cause irreparable damage to your career if done wrong. DIY touring can be costly for small and unestablished artists. Bad tours can have a devastating effect on morale, especially…

While you might spend a lot of your creative time working at a computer, it is important to remember that music can be as much about your life as people. When it comes to building an audience or carving out a musical personality, live shows are more important than ever. In-person performances offer a way…

What are Performing Royalties, and how do they work? Publishers and songwriters are paid performing royalties whenever a music composition is performed publicly or broadcast. This applies to cases such as: – Live performances – Public broadcasts Radio airplay – Digital streams Let’s now talk about how performing royalties get paid. What are the payment…

What is an NFT? A Non-Fungible token (or NFT) is a digital asset that can be stored on the blockchain. What does this mean? It means that any digital file, whether a song or piece of artwork, can be stored on the blockchain to make it a unique collectible item. It is impossible to copy,…

How can a sync agreement impact your music career? Aligning yourself with a brand, product, or idea can create a community around your music. If you are passionate about reducing your carbon footprint, you might consider a placement with an environmentally-friendly company. This can make your career change and allow you to broadcast your music…