The job market in the music industry

Working in the music industry sounds very cool, but in fact is not easy to build a career in that area. Today there are hundreds of people that dream to have a job in music companies and labels. If you are one of those people it is important to know that there is no easy

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Career Spotlight: Amanda Kaiser, Founder of Bless PR

For this Career Spotlight, we have Amanda Kaiser, founder of her own music public relations firm, Bless PR. When did you realize that you wanted a career in the music industry? Even in middle school, I was making mixtapes for my friends, listening to my iPod religiously and hitting up all the cool shows at the

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First Job Flashback: Mindshake

This edition of First Job Flashback features Mindshake. Sourced from their SoundCloud, Mindshake is an Italian trio formed by two DJ’s, Ferdy & Matteo, and a musician, Carlo. The trio started to work together in 2013, receiving great support all over on the electronic music scene. One of their first tracks, “Surrender“, in collaboration with Daddy’s Groove,

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Career Spotlight feat. Carl Cox

Carl Cox is an absolute legend in the electronic music world. A pioneer of techno and acid house, Carl Cox has forever left his imprint on the music industry. His music career has lasted over 30 years, and with his enthusiasm and young spirit, could last 30 more. Today Carl Cox runs his hugely successful

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Career Spotlight: Musician/Dj’s Pillowtalk

PillowTalk has been traveling and producing together non-stop since 2010. With consistently amazing releases and global demand, it’s clear their momentum isn’t going to let up anytime in the foreseeable future . Our friends from On&On caught up with PillowTalk, for On&On’s next installment of Free Your Inhibitions. At what point in your career as a Artists, did you realize that you were “All

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Career Spotlight: Erin Osovets, Founder of TheoryX

Today’s Career Spotlight features insights from the Founder of TheoryX, Erin Osovets. When did you realize that you wanted a career in the music industry? Music was a big part of my childhood. My dad played in several bands and has hosted a radio show for over 20 years. I grew up on the Grateful

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Career Spotlight: Live Nation Intern – Pete Shimshock

Introducing, Pete Shimshock. Pete is studying the music industry at Loyola University, New Orleans. Pete has interned for Live Nation, the nation’s leading concert production and promotion company. In addition to interning for Live Nation, Shimshock manages a band called “The Stoop Kids” and co-founded the “Y’Heard Me” music summit in New Orleans. Who are

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Career Spotlight: Alan Fernandez, Founder of Symbol:Flame

Today’s Career Spotlight features insights from Symbol:Flame Founder, Alan Fernandez. If you are looking to work at the intersection of Fashion & Music with Symbol Flame, there are jobs available. When did you realize that you wanted a career in the music industry?  I actually come from the fashion world, been there close to 25 years, but

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