Static & Signal

Learn the music industry

Everything you need to build a career in music — on your own terms. No gatekeepers. No corporate middlemen. Just straight advice from people who have actually done it.

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Getting started

From your bedroom to your first real gig. How to take those first steps as a musician.

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Recording & releasing

How to record your music, get it online, and own what you make.

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Publishing & royalties

Where the money comes from, how to keep more of it, and why the old system is broken.

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Running your own label

How to release music on your own terms. No gatekeepers required.

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PR & press

How to get coverage, write a press release, and build relationships with media.

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Management & booking

What a manager actually does, when you need one, and how to book your own gigs.

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Touring & gigging

How to build a live show, get on bills, and eventually tour.

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Building your audience

How to grow a fanbase that actually gives a damn about your music.

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If you have real experience in the music industry and want to share it, we want to hear from you. Industry professionals, managers, lawyers, and working musicians welcome.
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