Dude I just realized you had a Vacant Space RUclips channel after writing you a big long comment about how you should really have a RUclips channel for your band. I was under the impression that you only had Spotify and Instagram because of the links you shared. Anyways I gave both your channels a subscribe. Hopefully you can continue doing what you are doing. But also, it’s sad to say, unless we change what most people view as good music, pop music and trap music especially is gonna stop us musicians from making a living and stop future musicians from even being born…
Trying to balance a band with just keeping yourself going is so tough, sending you guys so much love. Lost the last band to members' personal struggles so I feel you guys, I hope y'all come out on top my man.
The most important thing for a band to be successful is to write songs that appeal to a lot of people, i.e. to have a hit, combined with good marketing. If you're serious as a band, then focus on that. Go about your jobs to have money to live on and invest the rest of your time in your band to get the best out of yourselves. What the greatest bands/musicians have in common is that they write good songs and work day and night for their success. Vision and hard work make the difference between amateur and professional.
It’s definitely so tough for all types of artists to get their exposures! gotta support to keep these things alive ❤ listening to the song bones as I type this! :)
I can identify. I was in a band in my late teens into early twenties. Played to 200-500 people regularly. Even that was nowhere near enough momentum to do music full time, let alone make it big. I had to come to a realization that it just wasn’t gonna happen for me. Here’s what I decided to do instead: write and record music on my own. Writing and recording is an outlet for me. It’s my therapy. So 15 years later, I have a wife, two amazing kids, a great career making great money, AND I have a 40+ song catalog of originals recorded that, if I’m being honest are just okay songs (even though I love them). Nevertheless, I still have that book of music to show “I accomplished that”. I write all the music, and play all the parts except drums (hire a drummer) and record at a local studio to get a premium sound. It’s a great way to let go of the dream while still exercising that creative side of me. I recommend you try it. Good luck to you. I’ve really enjoyed your sound a lot!!
You recommend he try letting go of his dream? Wtf? I know you mean well, but if you and he are this talented, then the dream should be attainable. (I know that may not be the case given most likely to the undervaluation of music .) I think JunkieXL has better advice for the dreamer: find a job that supports you but where you can still think about music. Whether that’s a kind of physical labour or programming so you automate your job and create time for yourself, you can do it.
@@adamsaffron6721 The reality is that, in order to “make it”, talent has to be immense and timing has to be just right. Right place at the right time discovered by the right person. The likelihood of that happening to ANYONE is next to nothing. Every year spent at a dead end job that simply finances the pursuit of something with a 0.0001% chance of coming true is a year wasted. I’m not saying give up on your dream. I’m saying “change the dream”. If I told my 23 year old self 20 years ago that, once you give up being a rock star, you can still write and record music, PLUS you can have a great career making the kind of money my parents would have dreamed of making while having a wife and two amazing kids….THAT is WAY more of a dream come true than playing dive bars on weekends while breaking your back laying bricks throughout the week. Wisdom is learning from those who came before you. I can tell you that this RUclipsr has great talent….and a platform I NEVER had a couple decades ago. If it was gonna happen, it probably would’ve happened. At the VERY least I would recommend this RUclips musician set a deadline for EXACTLY how long he’ll continue to pursue it and THEN change the dream.
@@adamsaffron6721Do something that makes you happy, sure. But doing a job where you're not busy enough to be challenged and can think about your dream is literally the most asinine advice i could think of in this situation. 🤦♂️
Good, realistic advice. I would just add to keep posting though! Never know what might happen and you can still say you tried so it doesn't hurt right.
Hey dude, as a frontman and songwriter of a band I feel everything you’re saying. It’s hard to keep a band together, let alone gaining a following, also while dealing with some pretty heavy issues myself. It really comes with a lot of frustration but at the same time nothing has been as fulfilling in my life as making music. Your band is great btw I think you guys could easily “make it”
100% man. i hope you have the capability to keep the band as a part of your life. its so fulfilling i totally understand. and thank you for saying that dude! super encouraging
I really appreciate your stuff, I will listen to the music. I found you through your midwest riff and I've watched it on loop just to relax after classes cuz it's like a small snippet of everything I like about music right now. I really respect not plugging a gofundme, though I wouldn't mind sliding a couple of dollars but I really respect yall bro, talented people. Keep it up! Much Love
I feel this hard! My band is a lot younger than yours but we feel a lot of the same struggles. The rewards definitely make it worth it. I'm stoked to check out your band based on a lot of the stuff you post. We are called EDITH and play a mix of Punk, Midwest Emo and Post-Rock. I also do a lot of gear demos on my RUclips page if that's anyone's thing. :)
@@jacobiskandermusic thanks dude! You're the man! I am really digging what I am hearing from Vacant Space so far. I didn't know you were in a band, otherwise I would have checked it out sooner!
i've been listening to you guys's music so much and it has genuinely inspired me to try harder to start my band, haha i just wanna know how you guys get such good quality lol
@@jacobiskandermusic yeah production quality - i dont have any money so i cant afford studios or anything - my friend is setting up a home studio so maybe that'll work
@@panema0 i feel that, producers are expensive… its tough. that helps! i know a lot of band friends that record diy and their stuff sounds pretty good. check out Weekend Goodbye if you’re curious
I agree with the advice about putting more regular videos out. Also, as you may have already considered, try making contacts with as many creative and motivated people as possible, artists, animators, editors etc. because you never know what collab opportunities could come along. Online art and music hubs and irl meets could be worth a try. Also, your music is more than good enough to make you all a living off, so don't be too modest when putting yourself out there. Many a band has made it due to an almost irrational self-belief. Get stuck in lad.
thanks tom! i appreciate the advice and support. we actually know a bunch of creatives in our local scene (Toronto, Canada) but we’re realizing that the local level just isn’t enough, so yes, we do want to connect with more creatives over social media. its the way to go.
your last upload was 6 months ago, try to upload more even if the shows get canceled you want your music in peoples ears regardless, and the real fans will love the videos, youtube favors those who upload even if its old music
you’re 100% right. we’re switching our approach (from prioritizing writing and playing live shows) to more of the social media output. appreciate the advice dude
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Dude I just realized you had a Vacant Space RUclips channel after writing you a big long comment about how you should really have a RUclips channel for your band. I was under the impression that you only had Spotify and Instagram because of the links you shared. Anyways I gave both your channels a subscribe. Hopefully you can continue doing what you are doing. But also, it’s sad to say, unless we change what most people view as good music, pop music and trap music especially is gonna stop us musicians from making a living and stop future musicians from even being born…
Trying to balance a band with just keeping yourself going is so tough, sending you guys so much love. Lost the last band to members' personal struggles so I feel you guys, I hope y'all come out on top my man.
i’m sorry to hear that man, i was really into your guys’ stuff. thank you for your support thomas, appreciate you
The most important thing for a band to be successful is to write songs that appeal to a lot of people, i.e. to have a hit, combined with good marketing. If you're serious as a band, then focus on that. Go about your jobs to have money to live on and invest the rest of your time in your band to get the best out of yourselves. What the greatest bands/musicians have in common is that they write good songs and work day and night for their success. Vision and hard work make the difference between amateur and professional.
Sick music you guys make!!! Also sick guitars, keep on rocking on and all the support to your singer! ❤
Hope you guys get through this love from portugal
It’s definitely so tough for all types of artists to get their exposures! gotta support to keep these things alive ❤ listening to the song bones as I type this! :)
i so agree!! and thank you for all the support
your short riffs got into my recommendations amongst other emo riff creators and that inspired me to learn guitar. all the best for you and the band
happy to be a part of your reason for playing guitar, its a beautiful thing. thank you!
I can identify. I was in a band in my late teens into early twenties. Played to 200-500 people regularly. Even that was nowhere near enough momentum to do music full time, let alone make it big. I had to come to a realization that it just wasn’t gonna happen for me. Here’s what I decided to do instead: write and record music on my own. Writing and recording is an outlet for me. It’s my therapy. So 15 years later, I have a wife, two amazing kids, a great career making great money, AND I have a 40+ song catalog of originals recorded that, if I’m being honest are just okay songs (even though I love them). Nevertheless, I still have that book of music to show “I accomplished that”. I write all the music, and play all the parts except drums (hire a drummer) and record at a local studio to get a premium sound. It’s a great way to let go of the dream while still exercising that creative side of me. I recommend you try it. Good luck to you. I’ve really enjoyed your sound a lot!!
You recommend he try letting go of his dream? Wtf? I know you mean well, but if you and he are this talented, then the dream should be attainable. (I know that may not be the case given most likely to the undervaluation of music .)
I think JunkieXL has better advice for the dreamer: find a job that supports you but where you can still think about music. Whether that’s a kind of physical labour or programming so you automate your job and create time for yourself, you can do it.
@@adamsaffron6721 The reality is that, in order to “make it”, talent has to be immense and timing has to be just right. Right place at the right time discovered by the right person. The likelihood of that happening to ANYONE is next to nothing. Every year spent at a dead end job that simply finances the pursuit of something with a 0.0001% chance of coming true is a year wasted. I’m not saying give up on your dream. I’m saying “change the dream”. If I told my 23 year old self 20 years ago that, once you give up being a rock star, you can still write and record music, PLUS you can have a great career making the kind of money my parents would have dreamed of making while having a wife and two amazing kids….THAT is WAY more of a dream come true than playing dive bars on weekends while breaking your back laying bricks throughout the week.
Wisdom is learning from those who came before you. I can tell you that this RUclipsr has great talent….and a platform I NEVER had a couple decades ago. If it was gonna happen, it probably would’ve happened. At the VERY least I would recommend this RUclips musician set a deadline for EXACTLY how long he’ll continue to pursue it and THEN change the dream.
@@adamsaffron6721Do something that makes you happy, sure. But doing a job where you're not busy enough to be challenged and can think about your dream is literally the most asinine advice i could think of in this situation. 🤦♂️
Good, realistic advice. I would just add to keep posting though! Never know what might happen and you can still say you tried so it doesn't hurt right.
Care to explain why?.. @@nikolaip5834
I love your stuff man, i'll be praying that all goes well! And I'll listen to your band!!!
thank you!! we appreciate it a ton, man
Hey dude, as a frontman and songwriter of a band I feel everything you’re saying. It’s hard to keep a band together, let alone gaining a following, also while dealing with some pretty heavy issues myself. It really comes with a lot of frustration but at the same time nothing has been as fulfilling in my life as making music. Your band is great btw I think you guys could easily “make it”
100% man. i hope you have the capability to keep the band as a part of your life. its so fulfilling i totally understand. and thank you for saying that dude! super encouraging
I really appreciate your stuff, I will listen to the music. I found you through your midwest riff and I've watched it on loop just to relax after classes cuz it's like a small snippet of everything I like about music right now. I really respect not plugging a gofundme, though I wouldn't mind sliding a couple of dollars but I really respect yall bro, talented people. Keep it up! Much Love
thank you so much! that’s so sweet to hear that the riff helps you relax. appreciate your support a ton!
I feel this hard! My band is a lot younger than yours but we feel a lot of the same struggles. The rewards definitely make it worth it. I'm stoked to check out your band based on a lot of the stuff you post. We are called EDITH and play a mix of Punk, Midwest Emo and Post-Rock. I also do a lot of gear demos on my RUclips page if that's anyone's thing. :)
its 100% so rewarding. thanks for sharing about your band! i’ll check you guys out!
@@jacobiskandermusic thanks dude! You're the man! I am really digging what I am hearing from Vacant Space so far. I didn't know you were in a band, otherwise I would have checked it out sooner!
@@ediththeband glad you dig it like it man! and for sure haha, we want to start putting more stuff online soon
Things are going to get better. Keep working!.. greetings from Chile!. Love your music.
appreciate you having faith! hi from Canada!
everythings gon work out bro, god bless you and keep it up
appreciate you 🫶🏼
i've been listening to you guys's music so much and it has genuinely inspired me to try harder to start my band, haha
i just wanna know how you guys get such good quality lol
thats awesome to hear! let me know if you get a band going, i'd love to check it out! by quality do you mean production quality?
@@jacobiskandermusic yeah production quality - i dont have any money so i cant afford studios or anything - my friend is setting up a home studio so maybe that'll work
@@panema0 i feel that, producers are expensive… its tough. that helps! i know a lot of band friends that record diy and their stuff sounds pretty good. check out Weekend Goodbye if you’re curious
I agree with the advice about putting more regular videos out. Also, as you may have already considered, try making contacts with as many creative and motivated people as possible, artists, animators, editors etc. because you never know what collab opportunities could come along. Online art and music hubs and irl meets could be worth a try. Also, your music is more than good enough to make you all a living off, so don't be too modest when putting yourself out there. Many a band has made it due to an almost irrational self-belief. Get stuck in lad.
thanks tom! i appreciate the advice and support. we actually know a bunch of creatives in our local scene (Toronto, Canada) but we’re realizing that the local level just isn’t enough, so yes, we do want to connect with more creatives over social media. its the way to go.
i really want to be in a band but i have no friends who play anmything ;c
All support for all of you keep your foot on they neck!! Solidarity forever 🦾
forever 💪🏼
You alone can do so much.
Put your shoulders back and keep rockin ❤❤
thank you for that
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algorithm booster!
your last upload was 6 months ago, try to upload more even if the shows get canceled you want your music in peoples ears regardless, and the real fans will love the videos, youtube favors those who upload even if its old music
you’re 100% right. we’re switching our approach (from prioritizing writing and playing live shows) to more of the social media output. appreciate the advice dude
nice job dude all the best to you @@jacobiskandermusic
Do you guys have a twitter!
we do! its twitter.com/vacantspaceband