Music Should you record an EP or an album? In 2009, we recorded a mini-album. Six tracks, 30-minutes and 44-seconds long: not quite an LP but perhaps more substance than an EP. It’s a little-known fact that the earliest driver for
Decortica How an independent, niche band makes a music video — in New Zealand Music videos can provide additional value to the artistic expression of the song. They’re also important brand assets to communicate to fans the culture and identity of a band. A great video
Decortica How self-promoting musicians are annoying fans on social media I’ve had a break from the day-to-day management of our band’s online presence. After a big tour, life took precedence for a while. I’ve quietly worked on some demos and
Decortica What it's like to tour South Africa as an independent artist We were invited to join The Narrow on a six-date tour of South Africa. This was the furthest we've travelled abroad and a cursory Google search indicates we’re one of few New
Music Marketing The real value of the direct-to-fan model I was an independent musician for years before signing to a major label. With that signing, my experience changed little--much to my peers’ surprise--in that the hard work I was used to doing
Decortica On Songwriting I answered this question on songwriting: @decortica curiosity question: When writing, what % of time in general is just frustration, vs being creatively 'in the zone'?— Steve Dennis (@subcide) November 9,