From setting up an indie label to shopping songs and gaining airplay and getting signed (or not), these invaluable insights are vividly documented in a detailed, informative guide to creating a career in music.
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By "bahu12"
Finally an honest book about today's music industry! After buying and reading too many other books promising the "secrets" to success in the music industry, I decided to take a chance and read this one mainly due to the frankness of the title "handbook for hell" which many bands playing original music can testify is the appropriate title for finding success in music. The greatest strengths of this book are the directness and honesty with which Justin points out the unfortunate truths about the industry - while providing an outline for success - even if you aren't an "American Idol". It's also easy to read and entertaining while quite instructive. This book brought new life to my band and should be required reading for any original band.
A great side benefit is the accompanying disc for PC that is packed full of crucial contact info.
If you wanna be a sucessful musician playing original music - get this book!
A great side benefit is the accompanying disc for PC that is packed full of crucial contact info.
If you wanna be a sucessful musician playing original music - get this book!
By A Customer
I love this book. Its my main source for info on what I need to do to get my stuff out. There is nothing that compares to it. Its filled with page after of page of great ideas, models and concepts. And -- on top of all that -- its an engaging, fun read. Thanks, Justin.
By Brad Josling
I was thoroughly impressed with Justin's efforts on The Handbook For Hell. His timing for this book could not be better. Having worked for major labels and now operating my own independent artist management/marketing company, I could not agree more with his DIY philosophy. The music industry has undergone radical change, and Justin highlights that if you're willing to put in some hard work to develop artists independently...there's a bright future ahead. I also loved reading the interviews from industry experts. This is a must read for any artist or member of today's music industry.
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Required Reading
Justin's way of explaining the huge changes in the music industry with his own stories and interviews makes me think how these same events have affected me personally. Read more
Published on May 12 2004 by Alex Walsh
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REVIEW FROM BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
"Whether you're an indie or not, working today's music industry is not unlike fighting in a guerrilla war, and knowledge is the best weaponry we know. Read more
Published on May 12 2004
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It's Great!!!
Thank you Justin for allowing us to get more infomation in one read than many of us get in years! This book allows you to read interviews from people who are high executives and... Read more
Published on May 11 2004
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Practical and Insightful
As an industry outsider, survival guide is proving indispensable in my effort to take a popular yet unsigned Atlanta act to the next level. Read more
Published on May 5 2004 by Mike Boyle
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Believe me, you NEED this book!
This is an amazingly truthful and humorous exploration of the psychology of the music industry! The numerous interviews of industry executives and Goldberg's own anecdotes as an... Read more
Published on May 2 2004 by Manic Mayhem
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Ultimate Survival, Indeed!
Goldberg's is an excellent and timely book that should be useful to anyone considering getting into this weird but wonderful business of music. Read more
Published on April 23 2004 by Keith Holzman
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A Must Read...Period
Thank you Justin Goldberg for allowing us to get more infomation in one read than many can get in a few years regarding the music biz! Read more
Published on April 22 2004
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wrote this to the author
I currently work at a major label doing what Justin used to do, A&R. His book is kicking my ass. So true...so legit...so on the money. Read more
Published on April 8 2004
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A solid, gritty, highly accessible guide
Knowledgeably written by Justin Goldberg (a 15-year veteran of the highs and lows of the music industry) The Ultimate Survival Guide To The New Music Industry: Handbook For Hell is... Read more
Published on April 4 2004 by Midwest Book Review
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Stop what you're doing and buy this book!!!!!
This book sticks out amongst the standards. (ie: This Business of Music volume number..... who cares cause it's so dry and outdated anyway) I can't put it down and I've called all... Read more
Published on April 2 2004 by Matt Boudreau- producer/engineer/mixer
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