What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from touring?

If you missed those the first time (or want to revisit them without digging through livestream archives), they’ll now live here in one place.

The first episode is out now ft. Eric Kane: ow.ly/VVjH50WAme2

This show also brings together some of our most-loved past content — from viral panels to artist interviews — all re-edited for better audio and an easier listening experience in podcast form.

Whether you're routing your first tour, trying to sell more tickets, or running a small venue, this podcast shares practical tips, and real advice from people doing it themselves.

That’s where The Side Door Sitdown comes in — our new podcast

ft. honest convos with the folks who make up the independent live music scene.

We talk to DIY artists, venue owners, and BTS pros about how they book shows, build their audience, and try to make a living — without losing their minds.

We just need a little boost to get there.

So we're asking you to help, and here's how:https://news.sidedooraccess.com/news/we-need-your-help-2025

Over the past two years, we’ve drastically reduced our budget to make every dollar count. Once we cover our basic costs, we can start reinvesting into Side Door — making the platform better and creating more show opportunities for artists.

We’re trying to make the critical leap to sustaining ourselves through revenue alone.

In the last quarter, we had the most shows booked yet, all over Canada and the US. We even hit our revenue goal! This means that we’re closer to profitability, which will allow us to grow and adapt sustainably.

We want middle-class musicians to make a living doing what they love, even if they’re not famous.

As a startup, we’ve been very fortunate to build and operate as a result of private fundraising efforts, but we’re nearing the end of that runway.

Thanks so much for sharing!

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Until the industry adopts a joined-up view of the fan—and understands their actual spending power—we’re exhausting superfans before they can truly become one.

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We believe smaller, intimate shows are one of the best ways. These spaces foster genuine connections and let artists create memorable, individual moments with their fans.

By dropping singles or smaller projects regularly, they keep the momentum going without overwhelming themselves or their audience, staying relevant without the need for frequent full albums.