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News, interviews and more from the scene.
RandalStage significantly increases the reach of bands, clubs and concerts
We have deployed one of the biggest updates in RandalStage’s history. The focus is on helping band profiles, clubs, albums and concerts reach an ev...
Does releasing CDs still make sense today?
Streaming dominates the way people listen to music today. Yet CDs have not disappeared from the music scene. Their role has simply changed.
Does Bandcamp still make sense for smaller bands today?
Almost every band uses Spotify today. Yet there is still a platform where people actively buy music and directly support smaller projects. That pla...
How to discover new bands today
The days when people discovered new music mainly through radio or music television are gone. Where do fans most often discover new bands today?
Verkauf Musique: EP Trabi Katastrophe (2024)
The EP Trabi Katastrophe by Verkauf Musique continues the band’s raw ostpunk sound built around noisy guitars, minimalist atmosphere and strong clu...
How to make your band visible today? (Part 2)
Many bands today are not held back by their music, but by mistakes in presentation, communication and audience engagement. What actually helps band...
Těsný Sako: Czech rock built on energy and live concerts
Těsný Sako combines Czech rock, live energy and a natural concert atmosphere that works best directly in front of the stage.
New: QR codes for band profiles on RandalStage
Bands can now generate their own QR codes for posters, banners and promotional materials directly from the RandalStage administration panel.
How to make your band visible today? (Part 1)
Good music alone is often not enough today. In the first part, we look at why many bands remain invisible and what they can do to get noticed.
Klub 007 Strahov: the Prague club where Czech underground music still lives
Located in the Czech Republic, Klub 007 Strahov is one of Prague’s most iconic underground concert venues and has supported live music since 1969.
Verkauf Musique: Czech ostpunk inspired by East Germany
Verkauf Musique combine raw punk, minimalist German slogans and a strong visual identity inspired by the East German scene of the 1980s.
Why small clubs keep the music scene alive today
A large part of new music is not born at festivals or in huge arenas. It starts in small clubs where bands gain their first audience and live exper...