The Need to be Heard – A book for DIY musicians by Audrey Ryan.

THE NEED TO BE HEARD is a book about the nitty gritty aspects of life as a DIY musician. It’s a collection of commentary and interviews with artists and industry experts all orchestrated by seasoned indie songstress Audrey Ryan. Read interviews with artists such as Ian MacKaye (of “Minor Threat” and “Fugazi”), Dana Colley (of “Morphine”), Stephen Brodsky (of “Cave In”) and many many others. Industry interviews disclose inside information on how the music business works and what they are looking for straight from the mouth of top executives and A&R at Rounder Records, ATO Records, Minty Fresh, Asthmatic Kitty, the Windish Agency, Skyline Booking, Pitchfork.com, CDBaby.com, and many others. Plus if you are a musician there are plenty of personal stories to relate to of other touring musician including several comical and sometimes cynical accounts of life as a DIY artist.

All links below are in PDF format.

1. Commentary on being a DIY artist (Stages of DIY Career, DIY Touring, Band Chemistry,…) – Excerpts
2. Interviews with Artists
3. Interviews with Industry Professionals
4. More commentary — More excerpts
5. Interview with Ian MacKaye
6. Interview with Lee Anderson