Happy New Year!
We’ve had a great time launching TrueFire’s blog this past year, and the feedback we’ve received from players...
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Branding: Musical Identity as a Career Move
by Rich Tozzoli On this past Veteran’s Day, the Punch-In ran a handful of videos featuring performances of...
Direct-to-Fan Distribution
There was no single blow that killed the record industry’s business model, but it never recovered once artists...
Yes, Master
“Mastering Engineer” — an industry job shrouded by a magical black veil of intrigue and mystery. Who are...
The Turtles and the Hare: Sometimes the Hare Wins
Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan are best known as the front men for ’60s folk-rock group The Turtles...
Internet Bands: How to Record Around the World
The Web has changed not only music commerce, but music creation and production as well. The pairing of...
Cash and Creativity
My UPS guy looks like Chris Cornell. Which makes me wonder: Is my UPS guy Chris Cornell? Is...
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Players, welcome to The Punch-In. Developed for musicians and by musicians, this is a one-of-a-kind space on the...