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The Rockstar's Guide

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SYOK Podcast

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Soundchecks are absolutely important. It is however, NOT A REHEARSAL. Let's discover the best ways to conduct a soundcheck and why we should be spot on.
Backing tracks. Everyone's using it. Use it to your advantage but not too much. In this episode, we discuss the beauty of tracks and what we really need to do with backing tracks. Some of these tips and tricks will bring you a long way.
There are other ways you can elevate your live shows. Not just gear but there are plenty of inexpensive ways you can create a memorable performance. Let's dive into this episode and find out 5 ways you can elevate your shows without adding gear
Listening to your own voice can be weird but it'll help you be better in the long run. You gotta get used to how you sound like and that's the best way you can improve. The tiny details is what you can pay attention to. Make mistakes in the stu
Being a true rockstar isn't about being glorified. It is giving the fans a time of their lives. And it is always about the audience. We discover some tips on how you can win your audience over at every gig.
In this episode, we listen to Dru Chen and SHYE from Singapore talk about their stories of success and what they did to get there. We talk about their challenges and how they overcame them as well as their brand new single, 'I'll Be Honest'.
One of the biggest challenge is funding when it comes to touring. How are you gonna get your money sorted out? What are some of the best ways to fund it? In this episode we find out 3 ways we can fund our tours and operate on a low budget.
Touring isn't always glamorous. There's a lot of non-musical things that you will need to do so here's what's up. In this episode, we uncover some of the challenges and things you'd need to do to prepare for touring.
If you're an indie artist or band, don't fear the word "branding." It's not selling out or becoming something you're not. It's not sacrificing your artistic integrity. It's simply a strategy that helps you tell a cohesive story. It includes you
We send emails for work and just like music, it is work. We can't just send blank emails or incomplete emails. Emails play a role and it creates an impression. Let's jump in and find out quick tips on how we can write better emails.
Is it all about getting your track on a playlist? Is it the ultimate goal? The truth is, it isn't. That is just one step to getting your name out there. There's a lot more hard work that has to go on behind the scenes to really make your career
Wanna get booked? Want your radio on air? Get things in order. Quick and easy. In this episode, we discuss writing a good Electronic Press Kit and why every artists needs one.
Aren't our phones an extension to our arms in 2022? Funny how the person you're trying to reach can post stories on IG and reply your IG DMs but can't reply your WhatsApp messages right? Oh perhaps they'd reply a week later? Can someone be THAT
I'm an indie artist or an INDE-PENDENT artist? Many often get this mixed up. Indie is a genre of music while independent means you're totally free or self-dependent. No labels. No management. Nothing. Just pure music and business.
Media training - Probably a very foreign word to most artists, but it's a real thing. In this episode, we discuss what it really is, and how we can tap into this world. As indie artists, do we need media training?
What is the underground? Is there even such a thing now since it's 2022 and everything is available online? We discuss how to get yourself out of the rut, and how we can find success in our own little scenes.
Is gigging all that you can do as an artist? What about brand sponsorships and collabs? How do I even get brands to notice me? Is it as easy as sending them an email? In this episode with Farez Khan of Dangerdisko, joins us to find out how we c
We spoke about this previously in the last season but this time, you're going to hear it from the man himself. Navin Rishal is HITZ's music director and he will give you the lo-down of what really goes on behind the scenes on how to get your mu
Artist management. Yup. One of those things that artists who get it, get it and ones who don't think they're being robbed. More often than not, artists with management usually have things going a lot better. In this episode, we'll find out what
Is investing in your own backline really that important? How does that help in the long run? What happens when you get to a venue but nothing is set up? Do you flip the tables or do you wait patiently? We discuss soundcheck etiquette and overal
Yeah you're a rockstar. You got all the power in the world; when you're on stage. But there's someone more powerful than you. Who, you may ask? The organizer. In this episode, we find out how respect goes both ways and to recognize who you're p
Touring. Oh the glamour of going on tour! What does it take to actually go on a tour or to set a tour up? Is it as glamarous as it sounds or are only the good bits highlighted? Former band member from An Honest Mistake, Leonard Chua joins Darre
How do I get into festivals? Who do I speak to? Is there a way for me to submit my music? These are some questions every artist would ask themselves so let's talk to the pros and find out how you, the artist can get into a festival. Tune into t
Still unclear about digital service providers? Aggregators? Unfamiliar with these terms? In this episode, Keith Tan from CDBABY SEA & Darren uncover and deconstruct everything so you, the artist, would have a clearer idea of what DSPs are and w
How to play 300 shows a year? Can that actually be done here in Malaysia? It's all in the hustle. With Covid-19 destroying the entire year for live shows, how can you pivot and still make your presence known? We discuss online opportunities in
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