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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“The Art of Practicing” by Madeline Bruser : Book Review
The Art of Practicing by Madeline Bruser, a classical concert pianist, hit the shelves in...
From Alternative to Americana: The Sliding Spectrum of the Singer-Songwriter
This article is colored by the time period I’ve experienced directly, namely songwriters from the...
What is Musicality? Vitality, Fluidity, Fluency
Sometimes I see musicians that are so fantastic that they touch musicality. Musicality isn’t something...
Does Music Belong in the Music Industry?
Somewhere in the sea of websites, streaming, videos, vlogs, blogs and Facebook live, I have...
“Love Songs” Series: Four Singers & the Many Facets of Love (2/6, 2/13, 2/20/2020)
Four Performers Team up for Three Thursdays, Bringing Together Acoustic, Jazz, Blues, R&B and Torch...
Where is Music Innovation Coming From?
Innovation in the music industry is guided by non-music companies: Apple, YouTube, etc. Technology companies....
Musician Wellbeing: 3 Ways of Achieving Musical Zen
Even if you play punk rock at 11, you’ll need some zen sooner or later....
What are 5 Words That Define Your Brand?
Choosing words to define your brand make finding your direction easier, whether it’s choosing graphics...
The Art of Going Against the Grain
This article explores how change can create new opportunities: When my grandmother was young, my...
Blogging Like It’s 1999
In 1999 there were about 20 blogs on the internet. It’s since gone up, way...
As seen in Chicago Music Guide: Jason Ferg: “Woke + Righteous” Album Elevates Cultural Dialouge with Open Eyes
As seen in Chicago Music Guide. Article by Hannah Frank. Rapper Jason Ferg weaves together...
Press Release: Two Bluesmen, Two Shows: “Dos Hombres” Stop in Wisconsin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two Bluesmen, Two Shows: “Dos Hombres” Stop in Wisconsin June 1 &...