\u201cHow to Be Self-Reliant in the Music Business.\u201d<\/a> The genesis of this self-published guidebook occurred when the pair realized they were not receiving a portion of a royalty stream they were owed. They knew that if they were in the dark on the issues they thought they knew, others likely were as well.<\/p>\n\u201cWe decided to turn it into a book because we realized there\u2019s so much stuff that few artists know about on their own,\u201d Montoya says. \u201cI want people to understand the scope of what they\u2019re actually getting into, and the reality of their situations.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a very thorough overview,\u201d Kugel adds.<\/p>\n
The book includes information beyond what one would find in Donald S. Passman\u2019s longstanding industry bible \u201cAll You Need to Know About the Music Business.\u201d With assistance from a lawyer friend and a CPA family member, the pair addresses topics ranging from backstage etiquette to managing social media to dealing with record labels and publishing companies. They hope that it will provide a blueprint for bands old and new to better navigate music\u2019s notoriously choppy waters. Their accessible, snack-size chapters move fluidly as they explain the realities artists face in 2026.<\/p>\n
Battling through the disappointment of the first part of the decade allowed Kugel and Montoya to find their creative way. Armed with this infusion of activity across various disciplines, the couple is inspired to continue to shake their way out of the past. Though focused on their impending U.S. and European tour, the duo promise that the next Soft Palms album won\u2019t take as long and are mulling over their next music-industry book project. For now.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a lot to keep up with all of these projects,\u201d Montoya says. \u201cWe work all day, every day. And it\u2019s been cool to see signs that it\u2019s paying off.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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