At The Door

Sammy C, singer and guitarist of Vancouver, BC postpunk band Aversions, explores honestly the (numerous) failures and (relatively few) triumphs of starting an art project in your mid 30s.

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Five Hits and Misses from Playing Live in 2023, and a Learning From Each of Them

19 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23

🎶 Music Touring Lessons Learned

Playing successful shows on any night of the week is possible
Special effort is needed to ensure good turnout at all shows
One really good show can turn around a bad tour experience

Introducing At The Door

78 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23

🎶 Music Creative Process Community Building Music Industry

In the competitive music industry, telling a unique story is crucial for standing out.
Embracing ordinary aspects of creation can hold value and interest.
Celebrate the small victories and connections rather than focusing solely on broad success.

The Price of Everything, and Especially Vinyl Records, Goes Up

2 HN points • 29 Jun 23

🎶 Music Inflation

Inflation is causing prices to rise, including vinyl records.
The cost of making vinyl records has increased significantly in recent years.
Producing hand-lathed records allows for smaller quantities at a manageable price per unit.

Creative Constraints: Making Memorable Music Videos on a Budget

1 HN point • 11 Jun 23

🎶 Music Music videos Budget Creativity Collaboration Planning

Don't skimp on snacks when making music videos.
Invest in people for creative work, they make the magic happen.
Choose locations that add character to your videos, even on a budget.