Sibling Rivalry in a Band

It is very common for brothers to be in a band together and some of the best acts in the world have benefited from the close relationship that brothers can carry. The Kinks and Oasis are just two acts where siblings have been the driving force and both feature highly in many fan lists of [...]

Like your band mates but not their friends?

 
Being band mates should carry a good social aspect to it as well and hopefully it is not just about the music. The music is the most important factor of the band but given that a lot of time will be spent in the company of the people who share the stage with you, it [...]

Getting to your music gig

Getting to gigs.
Depending on the set up of your band, getting to a gig may require a lot of planning ahead. A simple three piece may only need to worry about drums, guitar and bass to be able to perform but even that isn’t without its difficulties. You can then imagine the hassle that many [...]

Girls Do You Get The Attention?

What if the girl gets all the attention?
 
Having a female vocalist in front of an all-male backing band is a common occurrence these days and it has certainly been a success throughout music history. There is something about female vocals that work extremely well in rock and it can be a good move for many [...]

Hey! What about me?

Being in the background isn’t always easy.
 
Rock n roll, like many sports, is a team game. The Super Bowl winners owe a lot to their star quarterback but he is just doing his job like many other players on the field like the wide receiver or the linebacker. Similarly, the lead vocalist or lead guitarist [...]

Who’s writing the lyrics?

Is it hard to find the words?
 
Some people say lyrics are often seen as the soul of the band and are the most common way for people to get into a new act. Not everyone can get their head around a guitar riff or drum roll but everyone can sing along, no matter how badly, [...]

Managing the money

Are the bills being split equally?
 
The burden of working whilst trying to start a band is a difficult topic to ensure that everyone is managing a successful balance but it stands to reason that everyone in the band will have a different job and therefore, possibly different levels of income. Even when you sit round [...]