It’s OK to Pay for Interviews

It’s OK to Pay for Interviews

If you are one of those artists who believe they never should pay for interviews, you should reconsider. When a publication interviews you for free, you answer questions that serve the interests of their target market. You do not control the content. I agree that free...
Cynthia Kahn ~ Artist Interview Prep

Cynthia Kahn ~ Artist Interview Prep

Tell Your Story  and Sell More Art We know that fans support and buy from artists they know and like. Video interviews are a great way to let your fans see you when you are not performing and to hear you talk about your background and your art. They are also a great...
Lucy Bailey ~ The Talent Bank

Lucy Bailey ~ The Talent Bank

The X-Factor is back on our screens. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that it is a great platform for people looking for a break, but it got me thinking. Surely there must be other (less painful?) ways to share your talent with others? There is! I came across this...
Rachel French ~ Squeaky Chair Publications

Rachel French ~ Squeaky Chair Publications

Hi, I’m Rachel French. First, let’s start with a little about me. Through high school, I found a love of journalism and graphic design. I coordinated my high school’s online newspaper and simply fell in love with the ability to reach an audience and actually have...
Happy 1st Birthday Amused Now

Happy 1st Birthday Amused Now

I can’t believe we are celebrating the first birthday of The Amused Now Blog and YouTube channel. I have met many talented artists and shared many interesting stories and helpful advice. Indie artists are the bravest and truest artists in the world. This past year has...
2014 Indie Music Awards

2014 Indie Music Awards

Last night, I returned from Los Angeles after co-hosting the first ever Lipstick Radio Indie Music Awards show with Khymberlee Carlyle on April 17. Khymberlee broadcast this ground-breaking event live on YouTube, with recordings now available on the Lipstick Radio...