Exposing Current Issues Bands and Artists Are Facing in the Music Industry Today with Silent Theory (A Rock & Metal Podcast)

Since the end of the pandemic, it is getting tougher and tougher for bands to get out on the road and tour.For those emerging bands in the music scene today, it is making the ability to go out and tour close to impossible, and everyone from the artists to the fans suffer.Today, we have Mitch from the band Silent Theory on the podcast. In this episode, you will discover,Why the love of music can only push artists and creatives so far before the weight of personal responsibilities and finances become too much to continue on.Why Silent Theory hasn't been playing many live shows and a look into some of the issues plaguing musicians today, from transportation costs to venue merch cuts.Why selling CD's at live shows can still be a major money maker for bands, if they are signed.Want more great interviews like this in your life? Hit the "Subscribe" button and become part of our community.Find Silent Theory Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silenttheorymusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/SilentTheory1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silenttheorymusic/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silenttheorymusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@silenttheorymusicWebsite: https://www.silenttheory.comMerch: https://silenttheory.square.siteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BKEV71K0K8ZhTbNRVRAXR?si=5WeQB4bgQQKowpRT6tX_4AApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/silent-theory/477573201Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness:Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20https://fnx.grsm.io/cppFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@chordprogressionpodcastYouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Intro: (0:00)Welcome Mitch from Silent Theory & New Music?: (3:12)The Music Release Plan, Single Focused: (5:01)Why the Band is Successful Selling CD Copies: (12:40)Why Silent Theory (& the Music Industry) Aren't Playing Live Shows as Much: (17:39)The Guys Start Shooting on Venue Merch Cuts: (23:02)The Love of Music Can Only Take You So Far in the Business: (28:31)Looking Ahead to Potential Live Shows: (31:56)Follow Along with Silent Theory: (36:16)Kevin's Final Thought: Maybe CD's Are Still Good if Used Right: (40:39)Closing it Out: (44:07)