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Band Breakups
Who gets the name?
by Justin Haddock, associate, and Sheri Hunter, counsel, of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Your band might break up. It’s hardly the most optimistic forecast, but it’s one that, realistically, every musician needs to consider.
Sponge’s Vinnie Dombroski
Detroit’s comeback kid plows ahead
by Brian McKinny, senior editor
Vinnie Dombroski is very important to the history of rock and roll in Detroit, Mich. As the front man of no less than three working bands — Sponge, Crud and …
Forward into Battle
17 ways to be victorious
by Gene Baker
At some point in your musical career, you will likely enter a Battle of the Bands contest. For many of us, this starts at a young age, as we escape the garage …
CRASHBRAKE
CRASHBRAKE is a Bulgarian metal band founded in January 2011 in Sofia.
Grammar Tips
5 major turnoffs
by Tamara Halbritter
“Grammar: the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you’re shit,” says the mysterious grammar man who recently wrote a craigslist.org rant and rave meant for rednecks in Allentown.
Financial Planning
Insurance and investment tips for musicians
by Jefferson Smith
In my experience as a financial planner for musicians, I’ve found that many people don’t know how their car and homeowners insurance policies work. If you get into a car accident …
SPRUNG MONKEY – ‘DEAD IS DEAD’
Sprung Monkey is an alternative/nu-metal band from San Diego, my own hometown. I grew up there, and have nothing but fond memories of it. I mean, who wouldn’t want to grow up in San Diego? The beaches, the weather, the …