On Axis Music

A Blog by Hannah Frank

ABOUT

Since 2010, Chicago-based music marketing blog On Axis Music, written by Hannah Frank, serves up tips, as well as artistic assistance to musicians and organizations. Services include graphic design, writing, websites, promotions, social media management, newsletters, audio and event support. Highlights include partnering with Photographer Roman Sobus, contributing interviews and articles to Chicago Music Guide, and promoting events featured in/on Chicago Tribune, WGN TV, Pioneer Press, and more in a shared goal of serving the broader community with arts and music offerings.

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Mike Ferro’s Special Skill: Marrying Lyrics to Master Guitarist’s Compositions – “Maybe” (Music of Jon Scofield) in New Video by Victor Sanders

“Maybe” is a video of Jon Scofield tune, with lyrics and vocals added by Mike Ferro, by Victor Sanders. Chicago-based […]

One Big Goal is One Great Idea

I recently came across Fabiana Claure, a music business maven with programs to help musicians. She shares: Make 1 Big Business Goal […]

Focus on Videos: Mike Ferro Music featured in Videos by Victor Sanders

Chicago musician, vocalist, composer and lyricist, Mike Ferro has released several videos edited by audio engineer and guitarist extraordinaire Victor Sanders, […]

Recommended Event 3/17/21: “Mindset, your most Powerful Tool” Free Webinar

On Axis Music Recommends… Free Webinar “Mindset, your most Powerful Tool“ March 17th 2021 2:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM […]

Give Me Cumbia, or Give Me Death

“Give me liberty or give me death” is a famous line spoken by an early Colonial in America’s fight for […]

Does Music Belong in the Music Industry?

Somewhere in the sea of websites, streaming, videos, vlogs, blogs and Facebook live, I have to lift my head up […]

Where is Music Innovation Coming From?

Innovation in the music industry is guided by non-music companies: Apple, YouTube, etc. Technology companies. To use an old metaphor, […]

Blogging Like It’s 1999

In 1999 there were about 20 blogs on the internet. It’s since gone up, way up. According to an article, […]

As seen in Chicago Music Guide: Jason Ferg: “Woke + Righteous” Album Elevates Cultural Dialogue with Open Eyes

As seen in Chicago Music Guide. Article by Hannah Frank. Rapper Jason Ferg weaves together soulful influences from Chicago with […]

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 & 2 While Touring World with […]

Anne Harris (Violinist): Creating New Worlds 

In her music video for the song ‘Waves”, Anne is a mermaid—a mix of the sea and land. Two worlds […]

Music Frozen Dancing– Coolest Festival in Chicago

Twenty-five degrees, four bands and plenty of beer… One of the things that make Chicago a great city is the […]