That’s right! In 2011, music sales took an upward turn for the first time since 2004. But… Don’t get TOO excited just yet! It was only a 1.3% increase but hey, it didnt drop for a change. 2011 was a big year for some big albums and the crown landed on the head of Adele. Take
It’s 2012 OFFICIALLY and I thought to myself: What better way to ring in the new year than New Year than with a blog about 2 new self-released albums? This idea is slowly turning into an idea to write about independent releases throughout the year. SO, if you or someone you know is releasing an
The other night I met with a band that I’ve known for a long time. We meet periodically to discuss what they have going on and the best way to attack certain scenarios. The guys just got a new drummer in the band and they’ve been writing, playing new material and they feel they are
That’s right! In 2011, music sales took an upward turn for the first time since 2004. But… Don’t get TOO excited just yet! It was only a 1.3% increase but hey, it didnt drop for a
It’s 2012 OFFICIALLY and I thought to myself: What better way to ring in the new year than New Year than with a blog about 2 new self-released albums? This idea is slowly turning into
The other night I met with a band that I’ve known for a long time. We meet periodically to discuss what they have going on and the best way to attack certain scenarios. The guys
I’ve been a fan of Norma Jean since they were the Luti-Kriss and had a DJ. In 2001 I had the band play my church in support of Living Sacrifice and it was a ridiculous
Bob Lefsetz shares his thoughts on entitlement. Personally…. I love it. Join his email list: lefsetz.com I’m sick and fucking tired of people telling me they’ve put in their 10,000 hours, so they should be
About a week ago I saw an update about Five Iron Frenzy hit my Facebook feed regarding their return to creating and performing music. What really struck me about this was not the notion that
2011 is an UP year for album sales
January 10, 2012
In 2012, Go Digital or Go Home
January 5, 2012
Good fans vs. everyone else.
December 29, 2011
Norma Jean public rant justified, or not?
December 23, 2011
Bob Lefsetz on the Topic of Entitlement
December 19, 2011
Kickstarter My Heart
December 15, 2011
Q&A: Festival and Likeness Ownership
November 23, 2011
Spotify and the new economy
November 17, 2011
Q&A: Should we make a good DEMO?
November 14, 2011
Covering a song just got easier
November 4, 2011
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