It’s A Pandemic, Not A Panic

Hip-hop artist and music biz insider Brookfield Duece believes 2020 was potentially the best and worst year simultaneously for both humankind and our art.
Listeners Like You

Each dollar spent on local music supports all corners of the creative economy.
Professional Recording for (Not Quite) Professional Musicians

For newbies (and old hats), learn about the studio experience, how to evaluate an engineer, and what you can do to get ready from the pros at local studios B-Side, Revolver, Bathrobe Records, Burn Money Music and Dead Aunt Thelma's.
Luddites and the Digital Embrace

It’s no wonder many musicians feel like they need to be marketing agents first and musicians second. Olivia Awbrey chats with Seattle's Kinski about their pre-digital days and the influence of social media on bands.
Her Unsung History

Musician and illustrator Rachel Frankel sheds light on important musical biographies, setting the stage for a formidable future that’s female. Hear Frankel talk about her book 'She Can Really Lay It Down' when Lit Crawl Portland hosts her at Kickstand Comedy on November 8—free and all ages!
An Icon Is Born

Jamie Mustard has cracked the code for why certain songs endure over time—and he’s willing to share the formula.

Features > Resources

Step up your music biz game and increase your Portland scene I.Q. with these informative guides and how-to articles. Plus, get more advice at MusicPortland's monthly First Monday meetups, watch past live streams of our #PDXmusic Biz Panels or listen to The Future of What.

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