Releasing music (or an idea) makes you take ownership of it. You have to answer for it.
It’s a benchmark.
Because it’s a benchmark, something you finished and released, you’ll remember it and will be a place to develop from.
Released music is unforgettable to the maker of it.
The music you’ve released is the most visible sign (to yourself and possibly others) of creative development.
If you want to develop creatively, write more music, and RELEASE more music.
This used to be impossible. It used to take tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to put your music on the line.
Now it’s cheap. You could do it before you eat dinner if you wanted to. Big act, small act, doesn’t matter anymore.
Writing music is hard and scary. Releasing music is easy and scary. At least there’s an easy part.
New music for the world to hear is still the most exciting thing about you. It’s your best calling card.
It’s the best way to get doors that were once stuck, to start swinging.
Your new release schedule: more often.
I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com