The 5 Things I Learned in My First Full Year of Concert Photography
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The 5 Things I Learned in My First Full Year of Concert Photography

One year. Roughly 100 artists. Countless late nights. More ringing ears than I’d like to admit.

When I started shooting concerts, I thought it was mostly about access. Getting approved, getting in the pit, getting the shot. What I’ve learned is that it’s way more about perspective. On the music. On the craft. And most importantly, on yourself.

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Beartooth’s next chapter arrives as arena stages call
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Beartooth’s next chapter arrives as arena stages call

On March 11, Beartooth will take the stage at Boston’s TD Garden as direct support for Bad Omens, bringing their cathartic blend of vulnerability and aggression into one of the city’s largest venues. For a project that began as intensely personal expression, the scale of the moment feels both surreal and earned.

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Backline launches first-ever 24/7 mental health hotline for the Music Industry
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Backline launches first-ever 24/7 mental health hotline for the Music Industry

Backline, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting mental health in the music industry, has launched B-LINE, a 24/7 crisis support hotline designed specifically for artists, crew, and music professionals. The service, which officially goes live today, connects callers and texters with trained counselors who understand the unique pressures of working in music.

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