Artist Profile: Zach Rouhana
At Parlor City Sound we’re always keen on promoting emerging artists. Though it’s a rare treat to write an artist profile on a music act that became official a week ago. We like to wait until an act has at…
How to Find Band Members and Get the Best Results
Trying to form a new band can be challenging at times. Especially given the fact that none of us really knows how to find band members without a bit of guidance. It’s not really something everyone can just guess their…
How to Name a Band Something Unique and Fantastic
We all know that the name of a band can play a big role in that band’s success. But figuring out how to name a band can be an arduous, stressful chore. So how do you come up with band…
What is a Stage Snake? Here is Why They’re Useful
While learning about DIY home recording, you’re going to encounter the phrase stage snake (or stage box, or audio snake … they all mean the same thing). And hearing about them will likely stir up a fairly obvious question. What…
Artist Profile: Tom Jolu
To me, the Binghamton music scene stands out for how so many music acts hailing from the 607 meld genres with the sort of fluidity you can only cull from a melting pot. So I’ve really been looking forward to…
Artist Profile: Damn the Kid
I first heard about Damn the Kid in 2022, when my sister told me I should check them out at Binghamton Porchfest. They were the first band my wife and I saw at Porchfest that year. Which means Damn the…
Late Starter Musician: Can Old Musicians Get Big? Famous?
We often think of music as a young person’s game. You don’t often see “old musicians” getting famous later in life. But does that mean you shouldn’t try? Is there a certain cut-off age where a late starter musician should…
How to Clean Cymbals and Make them Vibrant Again
Figuring out how to clean cymbals can get pretty nerve-racking. Your cymbals are expensive—we’re talking hundreds of dollars each. So this isn’t exactly the time or the place for trial and error. The last thing you want to do while…
How to Write a Fantastic Band Setlist for Any Gig
A great band setlist should not just entertain a crowd, but also manage time, crowd energy, and more. This guide goes over how to write a setlist for any gig.