Know-how from the road for bands and DJs
Miking, riders, advancing, touring and the music business, from the perspective of the stage, studio, backline and management.
MUSIC BUSINESS · Oct 9, 2026Electronic press kit (EPK): what goes in it and how to build one
The 8 building blocks, what bookers and press look at first, your bio in three lengths, the one-sheet and 7 common mistakes.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · Oct 5, 2026Split sheet: who wrote what? How to get songwriting splits in writing
What goes in, song vs. master, fair splits, an example and the 6 common mistakes.
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LIVE & GEAR · Sep 29, 2026What is a DI box? Why you need one, active vs. passive and which to buy
What a DI box does, active vs. passive, ground lift and pad, how to connect it and picks in three price ranges.
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RIDERS & ADVANCING · Sep 29, 2026Hospitality rider: what goes in and what is realistic
The 8 sections, what’s appropriate from club to festival, allergies, buyout and the 5 common mistakes.
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LIVE · Sep 28, 2026In-ear monitoring for bands: getting started, systems and costs
Wireless or wired, who does the mix, what it costs and 6 tips from the road.
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RIDERS & ADVANCING · Sep 28, 2026How to write a tech rider engineers love: what goes in
The 10 building blocks, an input list example and a free checklist of the 7 most common mistakes.
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LIVE & STUDIO · Sep 27, 2026How to mic drums: the right microphones for live and studio
Positions, tips from the road and mic picks for budget, mid-range and pro setups.
Read more10 mistakes that make sound engineers hate your stage plot
Most stage plots have at least three of them. Check yours in five minutes.