tag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2019-05-20T02:15:49-07:00All Rights Reservedfalsetag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/52151252018-05-03T08:06:19-07:002024-03-27T23:36:08-07:00NEW SINGLE FROM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!!!<p>Hello beloved fans and supporters! Yes, yes....we know....it's been a while and you all have long deserved some new tunes but ALAS....the time has come. Here is our new singe, "White Funeral." More to come in soon in 2018. Thanks for checkin' it out! Just go to youtube and search 'all rights reserved band white funeral' or copy and paste the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEe1DCuI68&t=5s </p>All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/50879172018-02-19T15:42:35-07:002023-12-11T23:39:56-07:00Please help donate for recording costs to finish up our new album<p>https://www.gofundme.com/allrightsreservedband</p>
<p> </p>All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/50142412018-01-09T01:45:25-07:002023-12-11T23:41:19-07:00New Songs Coming in March!!<p>All Rights Reserved will be back in the studio in January 2018 with plans for their newest release in early March. Stayed tuned for more music coming soon!!!</p>All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/39689932015-12-31T20:24:42-07:002024-03-27T23:36:08-07:00Happy New Year to all of our beloved fans!!!Hello All! <br><br>We are pleased to bring on the New Year with plans for some studio magic early in 2016. We have been working hard on a few new tunes that we think you all will really enjoy. We will keep you posted on the progress and future release dates of the new tunes!<br><br>2015 was a big year for us as we saw our music accepted by the famed online radio station, Pandora. Due to Pandora, Jango, and Spotify, we have been introduced to some amazing fans from all over the USA and the world. We would like to give a GREAT BIG shout out to those fans that have continued to support us and those new fans that heard us for the first time in 2015. We are excited to bring on the New Year and get working on some fresh material for our fans to enjoy. <br><br>Thanks again and keep checking back for updates on the new tunes.<br><br>Love you all!!!<br><br>- All Rights Reserved BandAll Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/37914042015-07-25T19:02:17-07:002023-12-11T23:44:39-07:00New Video!<span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Hey guys, please checkout our new compilation video we've made. Warning: It's very political and viewer discretion is advised. Please share if you like it. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfoacOYzT9M" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfoacOYzT9M</a>All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/37787552015-07-15T11:40:01-07:002023-12-11T23:45:01-07:00Is the guitar solo dead? Guitar solos used to be a requirement in every song up until the 90's grunge music came on the scene. Ever since then, guitar solos have taken less and less air play time. Why did this happen and is the guitar solo really dead?<br><br>We think in order to answer this question we need to identify the genre of music in which we are trying to define the mortality of the guitar solo. If we are talking pop or pop rock, guitar solos were never really a huge part. Now, if we're talking rock/metal then the guitar solo is alive and well. It's just that rock and roll and metal music are not as mainstream as they used to be in the 80's and the 90's. Although bands like Avenged Sevenfold have done a great job making metal music mainstream (whether A7X is a Metal Band or not is another discussion that will require it's own blog post), it is still not even a fraction of what it used to be in the 80's and 90's.<br><br>Now if we look at the mainstream rock/metal, the solo has changed dramatically. The biggest reason for this we feel is the change in the length of the song. In the Metallica days (they still do this...but they are Metallica!!) songs used to be 8 and 10 minutes longs if not longer. With that kind of time frame, there was always time for one or even multiple guitar solos. Nowadays, songs are 3 and 4 minutes long and trying to add a flashy guitar solo just for the hell of it eats up a third of the song.<br><br>The guitar solo has been making a comeback though. It's just that these solos are short and try to add some meaning to the song. I feel that music nowadays focuses more on the song as a whole. A solo is not a requirement in the song but an enhancement that might not be necessary. This in my opinion is a good thing. It forces or should force the guitarist to dig deep as he has fewer notes play and each one counts. In my band, we certainly only add a guitar solo when the song asks for it.<br><br>In our band All Rights Reserved, we have a mixed opinion about this. However, we all share the same vision that music is evolving and so are people's taste. Our attention span is becoming shorter and shorter. So, guitar solos we feel will never die, they're just going to sit on the bench and be called upon when needed. So, what do you think? Do you like guitar solos or feel that they are unnecessary? Please leave a comment below.All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/37540642015-06-25T02:50:49-07:002023-12-10T10:29:50-07:00Message from Craig - Lead Singer/Guitarist of ARR<p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.8800001144409px;">I am so grateful for my band's music being accepted by Pandora radio about a month ago. In addition, I am humbled to see that our fan base has been growing at a steady clip from being included in Jango online radio station. We have been seeing a lot of Canadians adding us to their online radio station playlists...I am not too surprised as I was born and raised just south of the border in Helena, Montana ;). I want to thank our fans from the bottom of my heart that you took the time to listen to our music. Thank You! If you know anyone that is in to the alternative rock genre of music, please share our music with them. I am currently in the process of writing and recording demos for the next album, and I believe this one will be the pinnacle of our work to date thus far. The next album will have songs that incorporate a lot of acoustic guitar, piano, strings, walking bass lines, and will be rich in vocal harmonies. After years of trials and tribulations, let-downs and "failures," my music is finally starting to be heard and I feel like I am finally producing the music I have always dreamed of. Thanks to all of you who have been extremely supportive. Remember, you only live once, so pursue your passions and live in your dreams. With much Love, Craig - and the rest of All Rights Reserved Band. www.allrightsreservedband.com</p>All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/37540242015-06-25T02:21:19-07:002024-02-12T05:01:18-07:00ARR is Semi-Finalist in Catalyst Recording's Re-mix contest!<span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.8800001144409px;">All Rights Reserved is proud to announce we are semi-finalists in 'Win a Free Analog Mixing Session From Catalyst Recording' contest! We are very grateful as we are one of the semi-finalists out of over 2,600 other artist submissions. Thank you for all of the continued support and we will be looking forward to hearing a re-mix of one of our singles done by a pro.</span>All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/37339762015-06-09T00:45:43-07:002023-12-10T11:43:06-07:00Listen to All Rights Reserved's station on JangoIn addition to being on Pandora, Spotify, Itunes, and others, listeners can also check out our station on Jango. You can listen to ARR's station on Jango here: http://www.jango.com/music/All+Rights+Reserved?l=0All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/37250482015-06-02T01:27:31-07:002024-01-14T23:57:37-07:00We Are Officially on PANDORA!<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"tn":"K"}' id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" style="outline: none; display: inline; width: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif;" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">We are officially on PANDORA! Related artists that I have seen on our station: Fall Out Boy, We The Kings, Foundry, Ladyfinger (Ne), Fight or Flight, and Ligion. Please check us out. Just type in, "All Rights Reserved" in the "create a station" search bar. Hooray!!!! Cheers to 2015 being a great breakout year!!! Thank you all for the support. This goes to show that with perseverance and hard work, dreams really can come true. Thank you thank you thank you!</span></span>
<div> </div>All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/36826102015-04-29T12:59:40-07:002023-12-10T20:52:03-07:00Ten Tips for an Independent Music Artist to be Successful <strong>Ten Tips for an Independent Music Artist to be Successful in the Music Business </strong><br><br><em>by Craig Hanson – Singer/songwriter/guitarist –ARR Band</em><strong><em> – <a href="http://www.allrightsreservedband.com/">www.allrightsreservedband.com</a></em></strong><br><br>The vast music industry has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. The changes in technology have drastically altered the shape of the music business landscape. Gone are the days of recording a semi-hit, getting signed to a major label, and cashing in on a volley of album sales. With the addition of high-speed internet, file sharing, You-Tube, and online radio streaming, album sales have plummeted and so has the profitability of major labels, artist managers, A & R people, and artists alike. Not that there aren’t avenues for music industry folks to be successful in, but the album sale cash-cow has been significantly under-fed and malnourished. <br> <br>Once upon a time an artists needed the graces of a major label to get their music heard. Now, one catchy You-Tube video sensation can reveal an emerging artist overnight. With the abundance of artist services websites like Reverbnation.com and Tunecore.com, independent artists have the ability to showcase, manage, and distribute their music to millions of users without the aid of an expensive major label package. A comprehensive marketing strategy still needs to be implemented by the artists, but with all of the tools the internet provides, success with a DIY approach is still attainable.<br> <br>There are many steps that an independent artist can take in order to achieve some level of success. In the end, the sky is the limit for an independent artist in the new technologically driven world, but success still ultimately hinges on a few key factors such as having a great music product, and working hard week-in and week-out by completing tasks necessary to implement an effective marketing strategy.<br> <br>There are many challenges for independent artists that are trying to carve their niche in the music industry. Indie artists are typically working with a small budget and are overwhelmed by workload that it takes to be successful in getting music heard. It is important for artists to be focused and complete necessary tasks one at a time. As the horse has been beaten 1,000 times, “Rome was not built overnight.” It is extremely important for the artist to map out a plan for success and set major goals in writing. It is important to have something to shoot for. The overall plan may change over time, but that is ok, as it is all part of the learning process. After “big-picture” goals are realized, it is equally important to start setting weekly mini-goals that conform to the overall plan.<br> <br>Oftentimes the artists feel overwhelmed by seemingly infinite amount of hurdles they must jump in order to achieve the level of success they dream about. Dedication, persistence, and consistently following through with necessary mini-goals will eventually bring clarity to the realization of the artist’s primary objectives. Below is a list of 10 tasks that any artist can complete to inch closer to their goals. <br> <ol> <li>
<strong>Create Great Songs and Great music. </strong>Easier said than done but this is key. Most people know a great song when they hear it, at least when it is in a genre that intrigues them. This is where mastering instruments and performance skills comes in handy. It can also be helpful to study other influential artists, and recognizing what elements of the music make it great. Listening and studying things like dynamics, song arrangement, instrumentation, and production styles can go a long way.</li> <li>
<strong>Treat your Art like a Business. </strong>Artists are very passionate about the music they create and it serves as a medium to express their inner souls to the listeners. It is often difficult for artists to create 2 separate channels: One for the creative artistic side, and one for the X’s and O’s Business side. In order to monetize artistic expression, an artist needs to come up with a business plan and execute it. The Music business is a very creative industry and artists can make use of their creative ability on the business side, but they must also make use of conventional business practices such as marketing analytics, accounting principles, creating a business structure or entity, understanding copyright laws, sticking to deadlines and commitments, and budgeting to name a few. If an artist is not treating their musical venture like a business, it is unlikely they will make much money.</li> <li>
<strong>Professionally Record your music. </strong>This one is also a must for listeners to take an artist seriously, and usually requires a reasonable amount of capital. Find out who the best music producers and engineers are in your area and choose one that understands your vision and can help you make that sound you hear in your head into a reality. Professional, radio-ready recordings are not cheap but are worth their weight in gold.</li> <li>
<strong>Get your Recording Mastered. </strong>Check out the difference between mastered, and un-mastered music. There are many Mastering Studio websites that showcase a before and after sample. This will make your sound bigger, and is necessary to get music played on online streaming radio stations, or accepted for licensing deals. Just Do it!</li> <li>
<strong>Design a professional Website.</strong> There are so many options when it comes to creating a user-friendly, custom website that it is almost dizzying. You can start with a website like bandzoogle.com. The templates on this site are very user friendly and no HTML or other programming skills are needed. The end result is a well-functioning, sharp, professional looking website. This is important for an artist’s image and ability to generate a loyal, online following.</li> <li>
<strong>Social Media. </strong>We all use it, and we are all still amazed with how much time we spend on it. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Reverbnation to name a few – and link them all to the official artist website. Not everybody uses all of them, but entertaining the idea of using all of them in your marketing plan will cast a much wider net for you to zero in on the people that may love to hear your music.</li> <li>
<strong>Create Artwork or a Logo for your music. </strong>Coming up with an eye-catching logo or artwork for your brand can bring more weight to an artist’s marketing efforts. Whether it is being spotted in a flyer, at a show, or online, a great piece of art can capture the attention of the listener and increase the likely-hood they click on your link, therefore increasing the chance that they hear a song.</li> <li>
<strong>Release a Single or an Album. </strong>Once you have all of the above, release your music for sale through online digital distribution sites such as Tunecore.com. Make it easy for people that like your music to be able to purchase it. A site like Tunecore.com can release it to multiple online stores such as Amazon and ITunes for a small fee. A UPC code will be issued and Tunecore can track all of your streams and purchase at the online stores. It is strongly recommended you register copyrights to your music before doing this. </li> <li>
<strong>Playing Shows and networking with the Locals.</strong> This is not only a good way to improve your live act and performance, but also a great way to market your music locally and network with other musicians and music people in your community. It is always a plus to have a local following and be one of the artists that people think of when they talk about local music. </li> <li>
<strong>Don’t Listen to the Haters and Stay Positive and Productive. </strong>This isn’t so much about what you should do as it is about what you should NOT do. It is important to get feedback from other musicians, listeners, and music industry people, but an artist should block out all of the negative energy and doubters. Completely block out the people that tell you that “you can’t do it.” Stay positive and constantly look for ways to improve and strive to learn new things. </li>
</ol> <br>There are many, many things an artist can do to get their music out there. Each and every Artist is uniquely different, hence every plan of attack will be different for each artist. It is up to each artist to tailor a marketing strategy that fits their business and their artistic style tin order to maximize exposure and success. Although it is no-where near comprehensive enough, the tips above provide a solid starting point to open the doors of opportunity in the music business. Once you have completed these objectives, you are well on your way to carving out your niche in the vast Music Industry. Work Hard, be persistent, stay positive, learn with every mistake and at every opportunity, have fun, and NEVER give up!<br>Good Luck and Thanks for Reading!<br> <br><em>Craig Hanson is the lead singer/guitar player for All Rights Reserved Band, an independent band from Phoenix, Arizona. </em> <br><br> All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/36787512015-04-27T09:53:50-07:002023-12-05T22:33:17-07:00Please donate to Nepal!Our hearts go out to all the people in Nepal who have been affected by this devastating earthquake. Here's a link so you can donate very easily on Facebook. Facebook will match your donation up to 2 million dollars. #SupportNepal<br><br>https://www.facebook.com/nepalearthquakesupportAll Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/36753402015-04-24T10:53:47-07:002023-12-11T23:46:19-07:00Our new album "Arr" just got accepted by Pandora!!This is a huge step for our band. Pandora is considered the holly grail of internet radio. We are so excited for the opportunity and for our music to be playing next to some of the big names in the music industry. Pandora will be adding us to the rotation in the coming days, we will announce when we go live on the site. It's an honor for us. We would like to thank our fans for their support and Pandora for buying our album!!All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/36732962015-04-23T09:54:44-07:002023-12-11T23:48:06-07:00Our new album "Arr" is now also available on Spotify and Amazon Mp3 The album is available in pretty much all the online retailers. We have big things planned and a lot of other cool things in the pipeline so please stay tuned!!All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/36696482015-04-21T11:33:52-07:002023-12-05T22:42:33-07:00New Album "Arr" out on iTuneshttp://itunes.apple.com/album/id987570096All Rights Reservedtag:allrightsreservedband.com,2005:Post/36595362015-04-15T11:42:39-07:002023-12-05T22:39:59-07:00New album out soon!!!We are currently working on releasing our first studio album. The album is titled Arr. This will feature our song "Couch Potato". The reason we named it Arr is because of our band name and because we have an obsession with pirates. In pirates terms "Arr" is a word that can essentially mean anything and due to the versatility of album we felt that it would be most fitting for our album title. Hope you guys enjoy listening to it as we really enjoyed making it.All Rights Reserved