Multiple members of the AoaM community have asked me to write about live strategy. I will address headline vs. support and other key touring issues in the days to come, but here are my initial thoughts – GET ON THE ROAD! Here’s three reasons why… 1) All acts need experience. The more shows a...

This week’s Song Sunday is dedicated to the two women who gave me my chance in the music business, Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf. Their desire for creative excellence created a blue ocean during a time when dance music reigned supreme – They were the first widely recognized dance music group of the modern era...

Snowmass is such an incredible ski mountain. It feels like we are the only ones here! Maybe because it’s a bit further than Vail, Breckenridge, or Beaver Creek. Or maybe because Aspen is a difficult airport to fly into. Or maybe because Aspen/Snowmass is independent of other multi-mountain ski organizations which more affordable season...

A weakness of mine is telling others what they “should” do as opposed to what they “can” do. The word “should” comes from a place of “I’m right.” When someone believes he or she is right, the first instinct is usually to prove him or her wrong. While the use of “should” can create...

I have been blessed to know Jamilio for over five years. It’s been an honor to watch him get to sold-out-arena, alcohol-brand-owning status with G Eazy. No matter how many clients he has selling out stadiums one day, it will always be Jamil’s sense of humor which inspires me most. So today a short...

If you want to make products or art built to last, then this post is for you. In a world where up to 30,000 songs are released each day, how do our artists separate and elevate themselves? For years, many of us, myself included, have been championing the need for more content. As I...

When I first started meditating, I couldn’t sit still for ten breaths! At our 3B company retreats, we have a tradition of starting our days by breathing together. 13-time NBA Champion and legendary Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says – “I discovered that when I had the players sit in...

Last week, AoaM community member Ethan Fedida corrected my misuse of possessives on the “high’s and low’s” post’s title. He was correct – It should have read highs and lows. After I changed it and thanked him, he said “Wasn’t gonna say anything, but figured you’d want to know over ignorance.” He’s right. I...

Yes, you read that right – ZHU and Tame Impala. The idea for the collaboration between these brilliant artists has been in the works for two years. ZHU premiered “My Life” at the top of the year at his shows in Australia and it finally comes out tomorrow!

The most important thing an artist can do is build their core fanbase. The most important fans will be an artist’s first 1000 true fans. The more engaged they are, the more successful an artist’s career will likely be. In fact, if you want to simply make a good living, all you need is...