c/indie-music-scene

Always hated opening acts, but last night's opener stole the show.

They convinced me to give new bands a real chance.

Question about booking small gigs for a new indie punk band

My band just put together a set of original indie punk songs and we're itching to play live. We've hit up a few local spots but keep getting ghosted or told they're booked solid. How do you guys get your foot in the door with venue bookers? We're based in a mid-sized city with a decent scene. Should we try opening for other bands first or just keep spamming demos? Any advice on making our email stand out would be huge.

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dylancampbell•1d ago

Why does every indie demo have that same shaker sound?

I've been listening to demos from local bands, and they all seem to use a similar shaker in the background. It's starting to bug me because it feels unoriginal. Is there a reason for this, or am I just overthinking it?

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bell.emma•4d ago

My attempt at a lo-fi indie track turned into a noise complaint saga

I was so pumped to lay down this guitar part for a new song. Had the perfect fuzzy tone dialed in on my amp. Of course, my upstairs neighbor picks that moment to start banging on the floor. Now I'm trying to record after midnight, which kills the natural energy. It feels like making any sound at a normal volume is a crime. I just want to finish this EP, but the city noise rules are killing my vibe. Sometimes I wonder if I should just move to a cabin in the woods. But then who would come to my shows?

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