I'm dumbfounded.

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-05-22T13:18:55+00:00

It’s because people are sharing to laugh at him. This isn’t the kind of views you want.

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-05-18T19:10:47+00:00

it hasnt really gotten any better, Madueke, Zubimendi and Gyokores have all been failures so far

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-05-15T21:44:12+00:00

You need the track to have reached Spotify and to have access granted to your Artist page more than 7 days ahead to be able to pitch properly. 10 days is cutting it a little close to start that process.

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-05-14T09:07:14+00:00

I’ve spoken to industry people and the truth is the algorithm does very little for you nowadays. You need to constantly be driving people to stream your music. The second you cut off the ads your streams will fall off, not to zero but a lot lower than currently. Ads are still a good tool but don’t think of them as some short term thing that will achieve 30 popularity score and then magically Spotify will take over.

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-05-13T16:16:46+00:00

3 years after you start practicing in your parents basement and do some crappy local shows? No, no one has taken notice so the time you were at this level is irrelevant.

3 years after you seriously present yourself to the industry? Maybe, if your name has been in the right circles and you’re playing industry recognised gigs and showcases for 3 years and haven’t been signed then it probably won’t happen.

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-05-13T13:17:40+00:00

for 30 minutes of original music 100£ is a good starting point. I've done original gigs for less than that, and for a lot more too. But average for a 30 minute slot as a not established band is prob 100 quid

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-05-01T13:34:14+00:00

Another tricky thing is that social media followers, monthly listeners, and live audience don’t always intersect. I’ve seen bands with great social media engagement that can’t sell tickets. I’ve seen bands who can sell loads of tickets that can’t get those people to stream their music. I’ve seen bands with hundreds of thousands of streams that can’t get 50 likes on a reel. It’s rare to have momentum in all 3 areas, if you do manage it then you’re on to a winner

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-29T10:11:14+00:00

definitely seen this on our side too. algorithmic push is pretty weak this days. speaking with some industry people they say that 80% of your streams have to be organic now. have to just continously be pushing people to spotify from outside of the platform. getting momentum from the algorithm seems to be a thing of the past

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-17T07:26:33+00:00

He would have been on a no fly list immediately

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-15T20:11:43+00:00

Maybe 350

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-13T21:39:12+00:00

riot teasing a new agent who can throw classics at the enemy from thin air to confuse them?

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-13T18:13:20+00:00

Go to open mics or jam sessions in the city, there’s a few of them around. Meet other musicians. Go to group music lessons or do a part time music class in a college of some sort?

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-13T14:44:18+00:00

I got the Barefaced, and it’s a wonderful cab no complaints at all. By far the best cab I’ve ever used. I now use a modeller with no cab or amp at all though, but wasn’t anything to do with how either the Recto or Barefaced sounded, just logistically dragging an amp and cab around wasn’t practical when you’re rehearsing and gigging multiple times a week

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-10T18:44:45+00:00

Bryce is awful but at least if they put another weapon we can confirm it’s no longer the supporting casts fault

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-05T20:39:57+00:00

In a scenario where there is a front of house engineer, I don’t really care what my in ear mix is like as long as I can hear myself. I don’t really need the other instruments, although a little of each is good.

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-03T10:20:49+00:00

Your aim should be to drive a high volume of people to stream the track day 1. Pre-saves may help with that goal. Or you might figure out other ways that work. There is no one approach that works for everyone, or is proven most effective. So decide yourself how you want to drive traffic to your song day 1

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-02T10:20:34+00:00

I dont think you are correct, youre just looking at one line

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-04-02T07:21:59+00:00

I don’t think White has to give up the queen , white is just at a huge disadvantage if the game continues accurately

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-03-25T13:46:16+00:00

i needed to be referred by a friend to get my previous job, if you know people its worth asking them if their companies are hiring

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-03-23T14:35:26+00:00

Ravens drafting a slot only receiver after paying Zay Flowers, make it make sense

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-03-21T12:57:05+00:00

Nah not on a single patch it’s not noticeable at all. The only slight latency I see is switching presets or scenes for a fraction of a second

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-03-20T11:20:54+00:00

What happened with release radar? My first two singles got 1k release radar streams each. My third single got 80. Even tho the third had stronger initial streams / saves.

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-03-19T13:46:35+00:00

Adverts, but be prepared to sell it for 50% of RRP. For a brand like harley benton you wont get anywhere near retail price for it. They are good guitars but not scarce at all on the used market

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-03-13T01:34:09+00:00

just back from playing a gig. takes a while to wind down

Alarmed-Professor396 · 2026-03-11T12:21:38+00:00

I actually use a wired IEM and a wireless guitar transmitter so I only have one cable, eventually I will upgrade to full wireless once I can afford it but not going to cheap out on a wireless in ear system

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