Hypebot posted a link of Malcolm Gladwell speaking about the success of The Beatles. Once again he is talking about the incredible work ethic that molded The Beatles from a band that by all accounts was not that good, into the world’s greatest rock act. Malcolm Gladwell has gotten some flack recently. Some folks have [...]
140 characters and the truth. This is already old news to a lot of you, but twitter is the new online connecting tool. Send short blurbs about whatever you want, whenever you want, to whoever will read. It’s simple, fun, and the newest internet phenom. It’s like an email list with A.D.H.D 3 Reasons why [...]
Yesterday ArtistsHouseMusic.org held an interactive live broadcast with George Howard. It was not without some technical issues, but it was fun and informative. Streaming video conferences, or whatever you want to call this sort of thing, are not new, but to me, it seems as though the general public has finally caught up to the [...]
You may like or hate this producer, but you must admit that Rick Rubin has made a large mark on popular music. From Def Jam to Neil Diamond, Rick has covered a lot of ground. I came across this NY Times article about him and his move to Columbia records. Even though the article is [...]
– From The New Rockstar Philosophy book out in March 2009– I came out of the fuckin’ sticks to take over the world. I was an emperor. -John Lennon, Rolling Stone Interview. Everyone’s version of success is slightly different. Some people may want to take over the world and some will be happy making music [...]
– From The New Rockstar Philosophy book out in March 2009– Albums are for fans. Singles are for newbies. -Bob Lefsetz A lot of bands think that if they create 10-12 songs, they should record an album. Most then spend a lot of money doing so. Then they’ll spend even more money to press the [...]
In case you haven’t heard, Fueled By Ramen Records is the label behind the success of Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Panic at the Disco, and Gym Class Heroes. As per many indie labels, they built their success working as a collective. As one band started to break, they would take another band from the label [...]
The other day I stumbled upon this quote by Jim Jarmusch. Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal [...]
So as I search for more news and info on the upcoming U2 album, I encountered an interview with David Fanning, the guy who gets first dibs on playing new U2 material. He got behind the band in their early days, playing them on his pirate radio station. One thing really struck out at me [...]
Pink Floyd Producer on Quality
Bob Lefsetz gets emails from Bob Ezrin. Bob Ezrin, famed producer of Pink Floyd, Bob Ezrin. In the e-mail, Bob talks about quality and his advice for new artists. Although he comes from the old school record business, he knows good music and good musicians. Check out some of his wise words. “First, be special. [...]