For our fourth episode of Band Basics, we asked Mike Zimmerlich of 80/20 Records to join us in the studio. As the co-founder and President of 80/20, we talk shop on running a record label, submitting your music, contacting the press, plus a whole lot more. Hosted by Mark Anderson, catch this hour long conversation with Mike and (hopefully) learn a thing or two as they discuss a myriad of topics about being in the music business. Check out our interview with Mike below as well as his Spotify playlist that not only features the two songs we preview in this episode, but a bunch of bands both local and abroad.

Tune in to each edition of Band Basics where we feature new guests and band advice every episode.

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Ryan Avery joined us for our third episode of Band Basics and we talk the basics on forming a band, running a label, not sinking your money into backstock plus a whole lot more. Hosted by Mark Anderson, catch this hour long conversation with Ryan and (hopefully) learn a thing or two as they discuss a myriad of topics about being in a band...

Ryan Avery joined us for our third episode of Band Basics and we talk the basics on forming a band, running a label, not sinking your money into backstock plus a whole lot more. Hosted by Mark Anderson, catch this hour long conversation with Ryan and (hopefully) learn a thing or two as they discuss a myriad of topics about being in the music business.

Check out our interview with Ryan below and make sure to tune in to each episode of Band Basics where we feature new guests and band advice every episode.

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For our second episode, we invited the duo known as Snailmate down to the studio to talk some major shop. Focusing on some key points such as touring and merchandise, Ariel and Kalen drop some road-wise knowledge on hosts Devin and Mark and now our listening audience as well.

Check out our interview with Snailmate below and then head over to Spotify to check out their bonus playlist of bands both local and abroad, as well the Snailmate tracks we preview in the episode.

Our first guest on our inaugural episode is Brandon Kellum, lead singer of American Standards. Playing music and belonging in bands half his life, we thought...

Our first guest on our inaugural episode is Brandon Kellum, lead singer of American Standards. Playing music and belonging in bands half his life, we thought he would be the perfect guest on our first episode. Plus, as a contributing writer for YabYum, he's also authored a number of 'Lessons Learned' articles on everything from touring, recording, show promotion, and more.

Check out our interview with Brandon and make sure to tune in to Band Basics where we'll feature new guests and band advice every month!

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So, here’s the deal. We’re always receiving questions from musicians that fall outside the scope of information we usually offer as a publication. Over the history of our website we’ve tried to offer helpful hints here and there on a variety of subjects, from booking shows to contacting the press, but we feel that we should delve even further. Welcome to Band Basics 101.