Vinyl collectors and fans of Hail the Sun were treated to a surprise last week with a new limited edition lathe cut vinyl with screen printed jacket. The release, created in partnership with INTHECLOUDS and Equal Vision Records, features the band's new song "Mind Rider". The limited edition lathe cut vinyl with screen printed jacket is available for purchase through Equal Vision Records' website "We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Equal Vision Records and Hail the Sun on this limited edition vinyl release," said Ryan Vargas, Lathe Master for INTHECLOUDS. "We are proud of the quality and craftsmanship of...

Think back to when you first started your band. Chances are, it was just a bunch of kids getting together to play music because it was fun. But as your band has matured, you've likely realized that there's a lot more to it than just having fun. In fact, if you want to be successful, you need to start thinking of your band as a business. And that's not a bad thing. Now, before you start panicking about needing to incorporate and start paying taxes, let's take a step back and look at what it really means to run your...

As a musician, you've probably spent a lot of time and money making sure your craft is top-notch. But what about your merch? If you're selling the same old t-shirts and CDs as everyone else, you're not going to stand out from the crowd. One way to make your merch more attractive to customers is by creating custom bundles. What is a Custom Bundle? Bundling products together is a great way to increase sales. When customers are able to buy multiple items at once, they're more likely to do so. This is especially true if the products complement each other...

Let's face it, most band merch is pretty terrible. T-shirts with late '90s font choices, half-hearted designs, and an overall sense of "we just threw this together at the last minute." But it doesn't have to be that way! With a little planning and effort, you can make band merchandise that you'll actually be proud to sell. Here's how: Keep it Simple The first rule of design is "less is more." When it comes to band merch, less definitely means more. Resist the urge to cram too much information or too many graphics onto your shirts, hats, and stickers. Keep...

The last half of the year is an important time for musicians and if you're not planning for it NOW it could be too late. From my experience most musicians are great at thinking on their feet. When a guitar string breaks mid-song or drum stick flys out of your hand in the middle of a packed house they will find a way to adjust quickly on the fly and get through it. Ask them what their plan is for Black Friday... most don't give it any thought until they're sitting down the night before for Thanksgiving dinner. There's nothing wrong with a little procrastination from...

If you're a musician, the ultimate goal is to get as many people as possible out to your concerts. After all, that's how you make money and build a fan base. But getting people out to your concert can be tough - especially if you're starting from scratch. So how do you go about doing it? Well, I'm here to share with you some tips that should help. Social Media, Duh. When it comes to getting people out to your shows, the old saying still applies: it’s all about who you know. But in today’s world, “who you know” has...