Journalist
by Ben McLane, Esq.
All bands need press and exposure. There are a multitude of fanzines (both
traditional and online) that print interviews, review CDs and shows, etc. Try
to hook up with one of these as a writer and/or reviewer, even if you have to do
it for free at first. All of these fanzines need content. This will get your
foot in the door and give you a calling card to have access to bands. Then, if
you approach a band (either directly, through management, PR agent, etc) as a
"journalist" and seem to know about the band and its particular scene (make
sure you study your subject) - and not act like a wacky fan or stalker - you
will be able to speak to the band and get your story. It all builds from
there to one day maybe you will be writing for AP or Rolling Stone if you stick
with it.
Copyright 2006, Ben McLane
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