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Having tattoos won't keep you from landing a job, study finds
Your elders’ wisdom isn’t necessarily your wisdom, and it looks like that universal ground rule is finally bearing out when it comes to tattoo culture. According to a new study, having a tattoo doesn’t necessarily harm your chances at getting a job. Read more: 10 reasons you shouldn’t get that band tattoo That’s right, the […]
The worst jobs August Burns Red’s Jake Luhrs ever had
August Burns Red vocalist Jake Luhrs’ life isn’t something you’d define as “charmed,” but it’s filled with teachable moments and personal gratification through sweat equity. And plenty of big laughs, as well. Read more: From gross to just plain shady, musicians reflect on the best and worst jobs they’ve ever had On this episode of […]
5 jobs you can get in the music industry right now
[Photo of Kyle Thrash by Brett Sweeney] Every day I get asked, “How do I get a job in the music industry?” Most people are surprised by my response. Even though I have a college degree, I can’t remember any time when I’ve been actually asked about it. In the music industry, your degree doesn’t […]
From gross to just plain shady, musicians reflect on the best and worst jobs they’ve ever had
From the good to the bad to the just plain weird, everyone has memorable life moments. In AP #308, we asked some your favorite musicians what their best and worst jobs were. Here are their stories: Read more: I’ve toured the world but still work at Starbucks THE BEST TOM WILLIAMS, Stray From The Path […]
5 jobs to get you on tour if you’re not a musician
No one ever said you had to play an instrument to go on tour. In fact, you don’t even have to be in the band. There are plenty of job opportunities out there that don’t involve performing and— surprisingly—can be more lucrative. Whether it’s a tiny band playing basements or a gigantic act playing stadiums, […]
Watch Ashton Kutcher in the first trailer for 'Jobs'
The first trailer for Jobs, the biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, was released today. The film, which opens August 16, stars Ashton Kutcher as the famous visionary. “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do,” opines Kutcher at the end of the trailer. Check out the […]
Education vs Experience: What's Best If You Want to Break Into The Music Industry?
(Pictured above: Steve Cole) Between the shaky job market and the equally uneasy state of the music industry, it would seem that pursuing a career in the music business isn’t the most lucrative path. Yet thanks to changing technology and a growing awareness of opportunities in the business, more and more students are opting to […]
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