Like all forms of art, there has to be a driving force behind every artist. It’s that certain intangible that makes us go the extra effort. A reason, a want, a desire. Whatever that unexplainable power is, I can only call it like I see it – insecurity.

Is that to say that all artists are insecure? We can have a discussion going back and forth about how everyone has a sense of insecurity, but are musicians more prone to insecurity? Are musicians the most insecure individuals out there?

These days, it seems the length of music releases is getting shorter. Or is it getting longer? When is a song considered “rough” and when is it meant to represent a moment in history for your band? You might be able to give your project a creative name, or keep it self-titled, but that doesn’t tell us what the project IS. Is it a single, demo, an EP, a full-lenth album, or is it something else? Here’s a breakdown of the common names for music releases. This should help you figure out which format best fits your style and current situation.