Just got a Boss RC-500 and want to start using it on some songs in my live gigs. What are some songs you have looped live? I basically just want a list of songs to practice with it to get comfortable. Thanks!

So I'm part of this record label and they want a fandum name thing is it's hard to think of some. My artist name is 'SHKIL' and I'm an Indie RnB artist primarily.

I have been thinking of names for the past 3 months tbf and I can't think of any that fit my name so I thought I'd turn to the trusty ol reddit😭

Hey everyone, I’m hoping you can help me out with a holiday gift idea. My dad used to record his own songs years ago on our old family Mac using a simple Snowball mic. Unfortunately, that computer is pretty much done for, and he hasn’t recorded anything since I was a kid. This year, I’d love to surprise him with a device that lets him easily record again—just plug in and play, nothing too complicated.

He’s not super tech-savvy and doesn’t need a bunch of fancy editing features. The most important thing is simplicity and good, clear audio quality. He primarily plays both acoustic and electric guitar, and he also sings, so something that can handle vocal and instrument input with decent clarity would be perfect.

I’m open to any suggestions: a dedicated handheld recorder, a standalone interface that’s easy to navigate, or any other setup you’ve had good experiences with. My budget is fairly flexible, but I’m aiming for something reasonably priced. Any tips or product recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

I was frustrated with some things in my life and I forgot projecting them on a social media platform is not the absolute smartest thing to do. I am grateful for the community here for putting me in check. Gave me a moment of self reflection that's a blessing on the order of a bodhisattva. Absolutely changed me. Thank you, sincerely. Keep the faith brothers and sisters, keep the faith.

I’ve seen this happen to so many talented independent artists. It’s not your music that’s the problem – it’s how you show up to the world.

Here’s what I notice all the time: • Inconsistent profiles that don’t reflect who you really are as an artist. • Social media posts without identity or focus – they don’t scream “this is ME.” • Fans find you but leave because they don’t see a clear, strong brand behind the music.

Here’s the truth: Your artist branding is what makes people stop, listen, and stay. It’s the difference between being overlooked and building a real fanbase.

Quick tip: Think of your favorite artist. What do they have in common? A visual identity and a message that make you feel something. It’s not just their music – it’s how they connect with you on every level.

If this resonates, here’s something I’ve put together: I’ve created a practical branding course that teaches musicians like you how to stand out, connect with your audience, and grow. I’ve got 15 coupons for 50% off because I want artists who are serious about their growth to take advantage of it.

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Your talent deserves to be seen. You just need to show the world who you really are.

Hey all I’ve been watching PA system videos on YouTube for research and I’m just completely lost at all the jargon and information. We’re just a garage cover band (mainly 90s rock and alternative). Drums, guitar, bass, vocals. We would love to play some local small venues for fun. I sold a bunch of stuff recently and have about $2000 to work with. I’ll have more later as I save up because I love upgrading gear for our hobby.

I’m a composer and singer/songwriter. I feel my strengths are in writing and composition and piano, I’ve never been a vocalist but sing for my own songs. I feel when I prepare, warm up and go to the studio or for a performance for something prepared, I sing well or at least don’t shit myself before to say the least.

My family doesn’t understand this and equates being a good musician to being a good singer. I keep getting called up at parties and asked to sing in front of strangers when I haven’t prepared or am not a cover singer and I keep having to say no and they call me underconfident or dodging reality. If I have to just play the piano which I’m classically trained in I don’t feel the pressure as much. I sang today after being called up impromptu at a party and did really bad, when everyone thinks I’m a musician and had high hopes. I didn’t warm up, I didn’t have the equipment or didn’t prepare anything either. I sang 5 keys below what I sing at because there was no capo on a rusty guitar available and a piano without a pedal. It wasn’t ideal but I thought I could do it today to get over my fear so I did it. It didn’t work out - I’m not a pure vocalist. I’m a stronger composer, writer, player and I sing on my records. I truly believe that and understand and embrace it when I’m alone. But these situations give me a major imposter syndrome and make me feel I’m horrible or not good enough to do this at all. I wish I could make them listen to my upcoming music on the spot instead of a last second live singing performance. These “excuses” for me not doing well today are valid in my head and I got put into a situation far from what I’ve done. I got told by my family that you cannot give these excuses (they don’t know anything about music) and a good musician could do with whatever they have available. i am a learned and trained musician and objectively know when something is okay and isn’t, and i don’t want to live in a false reality.

Im yapping so much but this makes me anxious. And my family ridicules me for it and basically says this is all excuses to hide behind from the reality, which makes me feel worse. How do you deal with this? Is there an answer to how I’m feeling. This discourages me more than anything. I’m still young and only just entering the industry

I'm a senior in high school, and I really, really want to be a composer/producer. I want to attend music school so it's easier to move to a big city, and so I can get connections for some bigger projects I have in mind (video game/film scores, symphonies, etc.). The thing I'm concerned about is that I don't really play any traditional instrument. I can sort of play piano, but definitely not well enough to audition on. I have a strong preference for either composing music on software, or simply writing it out for someone else to play on an instrument. I have no clue if this sort of process is acceptable at all in a formal environment and I'm concerned I'll be laughed out for it. In addition, I tend to incorporate a lot of stuff that's seen as 'low-brow' that I've grown up around in Western Colorado like country, norteño, reggaeton, trap, banda, dubstep, etc., and whenever I'm around professionally trained musicians, all I hear is non-stop mocking whenever that sort of music is mentioned. I don't know if that environment is just something confined to where I live or not, and if that'll negatively affect me in university. Do I have any chance at all, or should I look for other options?

EDIT: Just to clarify, I already know pretty advanced music theory, and I like classical music so those aren't issues. The only reason I want to go to music school is to get some connections to do scores, and execute some larger works that require a lot of people.

We’re a band with lead guitar, bass, and drums, but we’re still looking for a singer and a rhythm guitarist around our age to complete the lineup. Any tips on where to find young, passionate musicians?

I’m a beginner and about to get a microphone. please give me a good advices which brand should I be, looking for cheap and nice quality. xlr or usb?

I just finished filming and editing my first music video. I produced the song myself as well. Because I’ve done all the things, how will I actually know if it’s any good? I guess it doesn’t matter because it’s about me having fun. So the less pressure I put in myself the better? I’m still just so afraid of looking like an idiot. What if the music video is cringey?

Hello! My name is Crystal! Im a solo musician based in Asia and I just put out one of my demo song out! I play/make alternative rock and punk rock. I hope to get feedback and support on my music! (youre not obligated to lol, if you like my song then thank you :3) and launch myself online! thanks for your time if you do check my stuff out!!

my demo is out now on the youtube link attached to post and my soundcloud!!

Youtube

soundcloud

Check this New song out

Interested in different new music and wanna support a small artist with a big dream and hard work ethic? 🧐

Enjoy music from MF Doom, Andre 3k, Tyler the Creator, Eminem, Wayne etc?

Then check out this song Greedy

Its Rap, Hip Hop, Boombap music with a emphasis on wordplay and lyrics

https://youtu.be/_UxJ4l2qrWw?si=eta0j0ZukZH5No4q

which song from an artists discography is least their style, to the point you'd say it isnt their song.

I know this has been asked before but I have quite a few circumstances that make it a lot harder for me personally and probably some other people. Okay so first of all I'm 16 and homeschooled. I don't play any instruments but I do sing. Singing is my passion and I love it so much. I've written some lyrics and a song, but I have no music to sing it to, so boom, I need a band. I have no idea how to find people my age that play instruments + are willing to be in a band with me. It doesn't help that I somewhat recently moved to my city and haven't made any new friends (fuck homeschool). I honestly feel like I'm a lost cause lol and I probably won't be able to start a band for a long time, which sucks. Yeah idk what to do, sorry for the rambling, just need some advice.

im hardly tried but what are some tips for trying to write your own music and come up with meoldies im going to learn how to play guitar so hopefully that helps as well

I've been recording my strat straight through a deluxe reverb and have been mic'ing it with a 57. I'm wanting to split the signal and have a clean signal to mix with the recording of the amp. I bought a radial passive di but the signal is significantly quieter than what I'd get if I just plugged directly into my focusrite. Does that seem like an issue with the DI box or do i just need an active DI to go with my strat?

A friend of a friend that lives in Toronto is opening for a band & coming to my city. My friend said she could put me on the guest list, so who am I to pass that up, but I’m not really too sure how to proceed.It’s GA but do I show up early, or just get there at doors or a little after per usual? Do I tell whoever is at the box office that I’m on the guest list? I also have never met this friend of a friend but she knows who I am (I think?) so I’m assuming I would say hi & thank her at some point after.

I would love it if my partner could come also, but I feel funky asking. My social anxiety is SURE to fail me in this situation, I’ve gotta give it a good kick in ass. Perhaps I’m thinking far too much about it (the likely scenario)

Thanks!

Anybody sings and is willing to do a collab for me on a cover album? Please DM me if interested