Bandhive

We all know that one person… Their entire life, at least according to their social media posts, is a dumpster fire. They may be a perfectly nice human being in person, but online they whine, whine, and whine. Whether it’s about how bad their life is, politics, or something else, they are doing the opposite of what they should be doing . By nurturing relationships and building your personal brand ,...

There are lots of different elements that go into running a successful band… Way too many for any one person to handle, unless it’s their full time job! So how can you effectively manage your DIY band without going insane? Listen now to find out how you can make your life easier by dividing band roles and responsibilities in a logical, thought out manner that focuses on the natural strengths you a...

When you’re touring, or even playing local shows, there are a lot of moving parts. Who’s supplying the sound system if the venue doesn’t have their own? Are the bands sharing backline? Can we bring our own lights? These are just a sample of the questions you might need to ask… Ultimately, it’s up to you to have a list of questions to go over with the venues that you are going to play. Listen now t...

There are thousands of artists out there… Why should people listen to your music over everyone else? By adding value to the lives of your fans, you create a personal connection with them and nurture your relationship. Listen now to find out how you can make people feel great about connecting with you! What you’ll learn : Why you should always express your gratitude and appreciation How nurturing r...

When you’re in a band, finances can be one of the last thing you want to deal with. Tracking data can be a pain, and seem pointless… But, whether it’s finance, your experience, or another seemingly useless note tracking as much data as possible will help you boost your chances of booking shows. How is that, you ask? Listen now to find out what minor changes you can make in your habits to have a ma...

Recording and releasing an album is a massive undertaking… If you do it right. But this is your music, your passion, your life work. Why wouldn’t you want to do it right? To find out how much you realistically might need to release an album without skimping out, listen to episode ten of the Bandhive Podcast now! What you’ll learn : Why most bands’ releases fade into obscurity quickly How you can h...

Staying healthy and happy while you’re constantly driving from city to city, venue to venue, can be challenging… The challenge alone can be mentally draining, but it also takes a physical toll on you – especially if you eat fast food every day (road warriors: we’ve all been there at some point). Listen now to learn how you can become, and stay, healthier and happier while you’re away from home! Wh...

As the internet becomes more and more cluttered, it gets more difficult to stand out from the crowd… But standing out is one of the only ways you can make your band shine above the rest. Lots of bands go straight to paid advertising… But there’s a better way to start before you jump into paid advertising. Listen now to discover how you can get your music heard without paying for ads in 2020! What...

Please give a welcome to the third and final co-host of The Bandhive Podcast … Matt Hoos of Alive In Barcelona! After nearly a decade following the Vans Warped Tour, Matt and his bandmates built up a following of over 25,000 fans and made thousands of dollars in sales… All without being an official part of the tour . Listen now to find out how you can follow in Matt’s footsteps at other festivals...

How many times have you thought, “I wish I had more time”? The good news is there’s something you can do about it… But only if you decide against wasting hours doing something that someone else can do better (in an hour or less). Too many times we get caught up in do it yourself and don’t apply the mindset of decide it yourself – we need to have the self-awareness to understand when hiring a third...

As a band who is either just starting out, or trying to expand the areas they play in, it can be difficult to find shows in new cities. Obviously the more you build up your network and establish your name, the easier it gets… But what if you have virtually zero presence in a city? Listen now to out how you can harness a few techniques to get shows in cities you’ve never been to, and how you can ma...

Winter touring can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. As a musician, no doubt you know someone – or know of someone – who has had an accident driving between shows on snowy or icy roads. Two of our podcast co-hosts living in Vermont means we know a thing or two about surviving the winter… Listen now to find out how you can have a safe winter tour, and enjoy it too! What you’ll learn : How you c...

Almost everyone has experienced that band. The jerks… The entitled, aloof, rude, lazy, not-nice-to-be-around bands. But chances are, they don’t even realize that they’re coming across that way. Most people don’t intend to be bad people! So how can you be the most respectful band out there, an example of being the good band that everyone likes? Just follow five simple rules when interacting with pe...

DIY artists come from many different backgrounds… Some of us have extensive backgrounds in the music business and are trying to launch our own music careers. Others no experience at all, just raw talent from years of practicing their instruments. But there’s room in the music business for everyone! Join Aaron and James as they discuss their beginnings in the music business and some tips for artist...

As a DIY artist, you may have been on the road for half your life or you may be a total rookie… Either way, there’s a lot you can learn to make your life easier on the road! While it might not end up being as comfortable as the rockstars are on private tour buses, #vanlife can still be made a lot better by following some tips and not making mistakes others have made. Join us as we chat about the t...