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Forum: General 11/04/09, 11:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Touring The backbone of Brand New''s success is...

Touring

The backbone of Brand New''s success is their years of extensive touring. Jesse discusses the challenges of the road: There would nights we would play in Albany, New York, on a Friday...
Forum: General 11/04/09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Independent Albums Making albums is expensive....

Independent Albums

Making albums is expensive. But it is essential for an up-and-coming band to have an album to sell. It both adds to income and gives the fans something to take home after a...
Forum: General 11/04/09, 11:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Self-promotion Those who pursue music full-time...

Self-promotion

Those who pursue music full-time quickly realize that playing music ends up becoming the thing you spend the least amount of time doing. For new bands, cutting your own path through...
Forum: General 11/04/09, 02:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Image Image is a crucial element of the...

Image

Image is a crucial element of the modern music industry. It can make or break a band, and a well-crafted image can definitely help a band "make it." One of the greatest torpedoes to a...
Forum: General 11/04/09, 02:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Brand New's relationship with Triple Crown...

Brand New's relationship with Triple Crown Records has so far been quite rewarding. They were lucky to be signed by a label that is truly interested in them and believe in their ability. Jesse...
Forum: General 11/04/09, 02:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
When Triple Crown or other labels approached,...

When Triple Crown or other labels approached, Brand New was holding all of the cards. They had developed the entire infrastructure of their business on their own. They were a complete entity with...
Forum: News 10/30/09, 12:41 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 6,347
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Brilliant. They know exactly how to exploit...

Brilliant. They know exactly how to exploit their market and I, for one, applaud them.
Forum: General 10/19/09, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 208
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
You should check out my thread.

You should check out my thread.
Forum: General 10/19/09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Art vs. Commerce The music business is a...

Art vs. Commerce

The music business is a business; and like any business, the bottom line is king. Artistic gifts rarely translate into business savvy, but in order to survive in a multi-million...
Forum: General 10/19/09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Strictly Business If you look at the...

Strictly Business

If you look at the business model of a working band, the formula is simple: The band is brand that sells a product. The product is the music. The product can be sold in a...
Forum: General 10/19/09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Road to Stardom If you peruse the arts or...

Road to Stardom

If you peruse the arts or music section of your local book store, you will find scads of books about the music business, self promotion and the key to "making it." They will all...
Forum: General 10/19/09, 10:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 630
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
The Brand New Formula: What Any Aspiring Musician Should Know

What is Success?

The term "making it" is often thrown around by aspiring musicians without a clear idea of what "it" really is. Presumably the term refers to achieving a certain level of success...
Forum: General 10/18/09, 03:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
I Guess We'll Just Have to Adjust.....

Arcade Fire. Where have you been lately? And when are you releasing the AOTY?
Forum: General 10/14/09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 616
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Decrease caloric intake.

Decrease caloric intake.
Forum: General 10/14/09, 12:03 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
It's not about me choosing to like naive and...

It's not about me choosing to like naive and innocent girls. Girls who are strong and intelligent can definitely be a turn on. The problem arises when the woman is missing her feminine innocence...
Forum: General 10/13/09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
The problem is you're focusing on the things in...

The problem is you're focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the...
Forum: General 10/13/09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
You just answered your own question. See we're...

You just answered your own question. See we're making progress:-)
Forum: General 10/13/09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
I think that's called being hideous.

I think that's called being hideous.
Forum: General 10/13/09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Here's an easy way to get you started: start...

Here's an easy way to get you started: start being more touchy/feely. Give hugs often. Be more flirtatious. Whenever a girl does this I instantly put her in the fuckable category and want to spend...
Forum: General 10/13/09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Tip from a male: us guys are naturally attracted...

Tip from a male: us guys are naturally attracted to naive, innocent girly girls. Just fake it and go with the flow.
Forum: General 10/13/09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Act more feminine. Problem solved.

Act more feminine. Problem solved.
Forum: General 10/13/09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/kotaku/2009/...

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/kotaku/2009/01/mario2.jpg
Forum: General 10/13/09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
Have you put it in her?

Have you put it in her?
Forum: General 10/13/09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 1,789
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
You're still in the friend zone.

You're still in the friend zone.
Forum: General 10/13/09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 2,587
Posted By Johnny Ruthless
After the first 4 tracks, the album begins.

After the first 4 tracks, the album begins.


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