Archive for August, 2009

Interview with Bruce from Hypebot

[ 0 ] August 11, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOw_vzSrMvI&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.ca%2Fvideosearch%3Fhl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial%26hs%3DRm3%26q%3Dhypebot%26um%3D1%26ie%3DUTF-8%26sa%3DN%26tab&feature=player_embedded]

A couple months ago, the good folks at Hypebot did an interview with us, so I thought it was fitting that we did the same. You might know Bruce Houghton as the blogger from one of the most current music industry news sources around. You might not know he’s also the founder of a booking [...]

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Iphone Apps Save The Music Business??

[ 0 ] August 10, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWtHEmVjVw8]

Who knows, but it’s definitely something more artists should try and take advantage of. Mobile applications are currently exploding and probably will keep blowing up once other cell companies get their app stores up to snuff. An artist Iphone App gives a fan a unique way to interact with the artist and the music. You [...]

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Radiohead Endorses The 3P*

[ 0 ] August 9, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlKdf31T298]

Well kinda… In an interview with Believer Magazine Thom Yorke said this: “None of us want to go into that creative hoo-ha of a long-play record again. Not straight off. I mean, it’s just become a real drag. It worked with In Rainbows because we had a real fixed idea about where we were going. [...]

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Simplicity Isn't Stupidity

[ 1 ] August 8, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2uXO8a8QI”

Was just browsing YouTube for drumming videos and came across some stuff by Steve Jordan (respected session drummer, John Mayer Trio). It was part of his The Groove is Here instructional video, but his main point was: “Simplicity isn’t Stupidity.” As a drummer in an act, you play a huge role in the foundation of [...]

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Being Your Own Artist Manager

[ 0 ] August 6, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p_f7Df2-oM]

Are you steering everything you do in terms of getting a record deal? I don’t blame if you are still. It’s been ingrained into our heads that a record label is the mighty savior. I just read a post by George Howard on what an Artist Manager should be doing in today’s environment and he [...]

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Did You Follow Up?

[ 0 ] August 4, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cJauX_q6wI]

Following up in the music business is important. Many people involved in this industry are very busy. They have their Blackberry’s going all the time. If you’ve emailed a few times but haven’t received a response that doesn’t mean that you’re not important, or that the recipient didn’t want to help you out. You probably [...]

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How Being You is Better Than Fitting In

[ 0 ] August 3, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC8ewAokWV0&feature=related]

In high school, fitting in and being accepted is the name of the game. If you were different than the majority, you were usually ostracized. As you get older, you realize those who dare to be different and unique seem to achieve more success than those who want to fit in and be accepted by [...]

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3 Tips For Recieving Music Criticism

[ 0 ] August 2, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TswE_dN4qW0″>Lennon/McCartney

I love how subjective music can be. Especially at the fringes. Those artists who are doing things against the grain typically face a number of criticisms. When you’re faced with naysayer keeping the momentum going can be difficult. I read a great quote by Animal Collective which was essentially, when making art expect that there [...]

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