Bruce Zalcer erupted into the techno scene in 2020 without warning. Hailing from Panama City, Panama, he released his first EP on IAMT in October of 2020. The main track, Primordial, immediately entered the International Beatport Techno Charts.Ā Heās since then released in Set About, 1605, IAMT Red and Numen, Codex. Now on Terminal M and an upcoming release in KD Raw.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted artists income from touring in a big way, and this is where side hustles come in handy.
While it may be a while before artists see those income streams fully return, there are alternative ways to earn income that are becoming popular. Namely, there are a ton of opportunities in the freelance economy.
It’s also known as the collaborative or sharing economy ā which sounds nicer and gives a clearer picture of what freelance work involves. Creative side hustles are a great way to tide yourself over until you can get back on the road.
Let me preface this article by saying that any artist that is able to tour heavily, playing two to three gigs a weekend, should recognize they have a lot to be grateful. Yet, it’s also true that a scheduled filled with heavy touring often has a negative correlation with music production and releases.
This article isn’t meant to portray such as a scenario as unfavorable or as a burden, but the opposite. Further, while I am not discounting the fact that these artists had to work hard to get to that level of touring, it must be recognized being able to play 2-3 traveling gigs every week is certainly a sign that your career is on a great trajectory, and it certainly puts you levels ahead of most electronic music producers and DJs.
With Coronavirus changing the landscape of the nightlife and electronic music industry in ways never before imaginable, being an artist today is harder than ever. This is especially true for low to middle-tier artists who risk not being able to tour for months with no known end in sight. So how can artists survive? And how can we support our favorite artists through these troubled times? Beyond buying records, merch or streaming seem to be the two logically available answers.
We miss the dance floor. We miss the rave. We miss our friends. But we will be back, and we will rave together again. While COVID-19Ā mandated shutdowns and quarantine have put our lives on hold, disrupting much of our plans for the next few months as well as our personal lives, we truly believe that there are silver linings to be found in any situation, no matter how negative they may be. It is with this in mind that we want to share 8 books you should read during the quarantine to remain productive and mindful. While these books are aimed as suggestions for electronic music artist and industry professionals, they apply to anyone.
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting industries, businesses, families and individuals everywhere, and the entertainment industry has been one of the first sectors to be gravely affected by closures imposed to stop the spread of the novel virus. Due to COVID-19, industry professionals all over the world are now having to navigate the uncharted waters of mass cancelled shows and refunds.
You’re a producer and/or DJ and your career is gaining traction. Releases are coming out on record labels and you’re getting tour playing time beyond your local scene. At one point or another you consider what to do with your social media strategy and how to take it to the next level, and naturally part of that consideration is whether to outsource the work to a professional agency or social media specialist.
If you’re ever at that point, there are some key things you should consider before outsourcing that work to a paid professional:
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If you’ve ever started a business or large-scale project it is likely that you have experienced the inevitable feeling of overwhelm. At some point or another, after trying to do everything yourself, it becomes hard to keep up with all the tasks on your to-do list, and especially so when strict timelines are involved.
It has happened to almost all of that at some point in our life: we come up with a great idea, big or small, and need to convince others to believe in it and come on board for the idea to really take off. Think about it, it applies to music producers in search for a label for their latest work, or event promoters looking to launch a new event series.
This can be a dangerous situation because with every idea there are many risks involved. If you canāt get your close friends and acquaintances interested in the idea then how can you convince the rest of the world to? You can get stuck between trying to push it through yourself without the help and input of others, and outsourcing the necessary work in order for your idea to become reality.
No matter your approach, it is often recommended that creatives in both business and the arts focus not on one but on multiple ideas. If you want to grow a plant you must begin with many seeds, rather than plant just one and hope it grows into something.
Health is wealth, a popular saying goes. And being healthy is something that every person should be mindful of, especially for those in the entertainment industry and regardless of whether they are artists or avid partygoers.
Sadly, health is also something that tends to be overlooked by many in the industry who are more preoccupied with music, touring and partying. Before they know, they find themselves suffering from health conditions that range from mild to alarming, oftentimes negatively affecting their careers.
Being conscious of one’s well-being is the key to prevent these health issues later on. The good news is that it is easy to achieve healthy living, especially if you follow these 6 tips:
When it comes to social media, it is the goal of every artist to get themselves and their music noticed, and especially so whenever they have a new release or a upcoming gig that would benefit from getting as much attention possible.
But it would be naĆÆve to think that one just needs to send blind invite or make random posts to reach as many people as possible via social media channels. Social media has evolved so much in recent years that number of followers alone is no longer enough these days to get traction.Ā As such, two different strategies for greater social media mileage have emerged, namely, engagement and impressions.
