Since 2010, Chicago-based On Axis Music & Media offers music marketing services to musicians and music organizations. We achieve results with graphic design, writing, websites, promotions, social media management, newsletters, technical and audio support plus event planning. Beyond the music scene, we also assist creative businesses. Our highlights include partnering with Photographer Roman Sobus, contributing numerous articles to Chicago Music Guide, and promoting events featured in/on Chicago Tribune, WGN TV, Pioneer Press, and more. We have worked with Chicago Acoustic Underground, Bloom School of Jazz, Chicago Blues Network, Random Chance Records, and Klezmer Music Foundation, supporting established artists and up-and-coming artists. We look forward to contributing creatively to your mission and vision, in our shared goal of serving the broader community with arts and music offerings.
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Singer-Songwriters: 5 to 20 Things to Consider
For singer-songwriters who play originals and covers, here’s things to consider when venturing out: 1....
Focus on Videos: Mike Ferro Music featured in Videos by Victor Sanders
Chicago musician, vocalist, composer and lyricist, Mike Ferro has released several videos edited by audio...
Optimism: Officially Out of Style and In Demand
As I pondered my blog topic today, I was ready to pick all the low...
Ditching the DIY and Getting Good At One Thing
Doing everything yourself is the only way to get things done right…I know…but in this...
Throwback Album Review: SUPER BLACK BLUES
In cities like Chicago, Blues is alive and well. Yet, the artform has been faced...
Recommended Event 3/17/21: “Mindset, your most Powerful Tool” Free Webinar
On Axis Music Recommends… Free Webinar “Mindset, your most Powerful Tool“ March 17th 2021 2:00...
Lockdown Leads to Radical Resources for Musicians
Ready for “school”? In alphabetical order here are some resources to check out: Bloom School...
Social Media needs PAASM People Against Addictive Social Media
Social media is neither social, nor media. It doesn’t bring people together any more than...
Country Music Artists Making Social Statements: Cool Evolutions
Musicians have often expressed new insights on society and race in their work and this...
The Sun Never Sets on Social Media
Social media walks a very thin line between creative storytelling and “facts” which I now...
10 Terms to Know for Live Sound Gigs
Here’s a few words and phrases to know regarding audio engineering. This is in the...
5 Tips for Plotting a Project with Collaborator(s)
“To proceed without a plan is to proceed with a plan…a plan to fail.” It’s...