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Meet our new Center Stage artist, Forgotten Future ! Forgotten Future is a moniker and personal project of San Francisco based European platinum-album electronic music composer Julius Dobos. Known for his work in titles such as the DragonBall Z series, Don't Mess with the Zohan, MallCop, NCIS and others, he spent two decades in the television and film industries as a composer, synthesis t, arranger, mixer, producer. Julius launched Forgotten Future in 2014 as an independent project that is free from current trends and is everything but usual. Planned as a four-album series and released under the Creative Shop Music label, forgotten future is a musical and ideological framework of beliefs related to some the "big questions" of human existence.  The series takes the listener on a cosmic psybient musical trip through themes such as time, space, life, origin, multiverses and white holes. After much anticipation and already getting rave reviews, the first forgotte...

"You packed the house. You had a fantastic performance. The entire crowd loved every minute of your set. Now you have to turn that enthusiasm into album and T-shirt sales. How do you go about doing that?"  W ith the indie artist inspired "The Nine Merch Commandments", containing excellent tips for maximizing your merchandising sales potential at shows! http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/9-secrets-from-indie-artists-for-selling-a-ton-of-merch-afte.html

You may think that playing 2-3 gigs a month at dingy venues and bars is getting your band nowhere; but often times the hustle and time you put into playing gigs will begin benefiting your carreer.  Our friends at DIY Musician have posted a great read where you can identify when your grind is starting to pay off; so keep working hard! http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/musician-tips/7-signs-your-grind-is-finally-paying-off/

Are you a gigging or touring indie band? Have you ever come across a venue that didn’t want you to book another show within a certain radius and time span? Chances are, you have. Check out this great new article from our friends at CDBABY, with excellent advice on booking local shows and better understanding venues and booking dos and don'ts! http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/06/why-bands-should-play-two-or-more-shows-in-the-same-town-in-the-same-week-and-how-venues-can-benefit-from-it/

Even though there is plenty of evidence to the contrary, musicians still have some misconceptions about how to "make it" in the music industry. Take a look at some of the most common delusions some artists still have about the industry and their careers. http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-3-biggest-delusions-musicians-still-have-about-the-music.html

Whether you're a new or experienced performing artist, there are always lots of mistakes to avoid, to minimize damage and maximize the impact of each of your shows and for your overall promotion and career. Check out this new article from Ari Herstand with excellent advice on how to avoid the most common mistakes and pitfalls so many artists and bands make, to get the most out of your shows and music! http://aristake.com/post/11-mistakes-every-young-band-makes

Congrats, you just shot your first music video! But now what? How and when will you release it? Well thankfully DIY Musician has some great tips to ensure a video release success. Take a look and check these to-dos off your list first. http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/06/you-just-shot-your-first-music-video-now-what/

Heading to a music festival this summer? Whether you're performing or just attending as a fan, check out this great new article from our friends at Music Think Tank with good ideas on what to bring along and keep in mind for staying healthy and cool at those hot summer shows! http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/your-summer-music-festival-survival-guide.html

"Despite all the changes in the music industry — streaming, YouTube, social media, and crowdfunding to name a few — the typical artist-fan relationship has remained largely the same as it was 20 years ago. It’s time we caught up to the changing technology and use it to build communities, not fanbases. Some artists are already out there pioneering the way, and they’re seeing huge success. In fact, some have stopped using the word “fan” altogether."  Check out this interesting article by David Kusek on the DIY Musician page and learn how you can create a "community" vs. a "fanbase".  http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/06/creating-a-community-vs-a-fanbase/

There’s a lot to take into consideration when moving towards a career in music, and organizing yourself into a company is just the first step. Take a look at this great post on the DIY Musician blog and learn how to form your band as an LLC.  http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2015/05/how-to-form-your-band-as-an-llc/

Merchandising can be a great way to make some extra money from your music, by capitalizing on that connection with your fan base and making your fans feel even more special. Check out this new article from our friends at Music Think Tank with great info on some extra things you could be doing to maximize your merchandising efforts! http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/artist-merchandising-made-simple.html