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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First Job Flashback: Ghastly

In this interview with Ghastly, we have a “First Job Flashback” to discuss where his professional roots began. You’ll never guess what his family did with Goats before he moved to the city of Los Angeles to pursue his music dreams. What is your artist name and what is your background? My name is Ghastly and I come

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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: US Business Development / Marketing at Media Science International – Michael Gamble

Having worked in the industry for over 15 years, working as a Label Administrator, A&R, Music Project Manager, Studio Manager, Event Producer, Entertainment Marketing, we thought it would be great to feature Michael Gamble for todays Career Spotlight.  Michael is currently running US Business Development at Media Science International. When did you realize that you wanted a career in the music industry?

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Career Spotlight: International PR & Promotion Manager, Carmen van der Werf

Todays Career Spotlight features insights from the International PR & Promotion Manager of Armada Music,  Carmen van der Werf.  Armada Music represents: Armin van Buuren, Dash Berlin, Paul Oakenfold, Booka Shade, W&W, Tube & Berger, Emma Hewitt, Cosmic Gate, and many more… If you are looking to work in music, there is an employment opportunity available at Armada Music. When did

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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: The Groove Cruise-Director of Marketing – Rafi Leibowitz

Today’s Career Spotlight features insights from The Groove Cruise, Director of Marketing – Rafi Leibowitz.  For employment opportunities at The Groove Cruise, click here.  Groove Cruise has worked with: Deadmau5, Dirty South, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Benni Benassi, ATB, Fedde Le Grand, Tritonal, Firebeatz, Nervo, and many more… When did you realize that you wanted

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