Jessica Hopper

Jessica Hopper

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Is Playing Festivals a Waste of Time for Unknown Bands?

By Jessica Hopper

Street Teams Are Bullshit: How to Promote Your Band Online

By Jessica Hopper

Is It Ever OK to Steal Another Band’s Name?

By Jessica Hopper

How Can My Band Shake the “Christian Rock” Tag?

By Jessica Hopper

How to Grease the Wheels for Your Album’s Success

By Jessica Hopper

You Don’t Have to Move Your Band to L.A. or New York to Make It

By Jessica Hopper

How Can I Convince My Parents That My Band Isn’t a Terrible Idea?

By Jessica Hopper

How Do I Take My Local Band to the Next Level?

By Jessica Hopper

Schmoozing for Musicians 101, or Making Your Crippling Social Anxiety Work For You

By Jessica Hopper

How to Reel in a Big Name Producer

By Jessica Hopper

How Should I Promote My Shows?

By Jessica Hopper

Fan Landers: Should My Band Hire a Publicist?

By Jessica Hopper

I Signed To a Tiny Label Before My Album Blew Up. Should I Stick With Them?

By Jessica Hopper

Fan Landers: Desperately Seeking a Booking Agent and Un-flakey Bandmates

By Jessica Hopper

I’m a White R&B Singer — Should I Even Bother?

By Jessica Hopper

Does Becoming a Dad Mean the Death of My Music Dream?

By Jessica Hopper

Our Newly Vegan Bandmate Won’t Participate in Our Black Metal Band’s Ritual Blood Sacrifice. Help!

By Jessica Hopper

What’s The Best Way to Promote My Band?

By Jessica Hopper

Ask Fan Landers: Should I Stay in the Closet for the Sake of My Rap Career?

By Jessica Hopper

Why Would Any Band Play Spokane?

By Jessica Hopper

Is Your Band Your Business Or A Make-A-Wish Style Charity For Marginally Ambitious Bassists?

By Jessica Hopper

Show Your Support for Mitt Romney by Shopping at Guitar Center! The Power of Passive Endorsement

By Jessica Hopper