Have you checked out the 8mm Vintage Camera iPhone app? It’s a simple and easy way to make videos that have a definite retro style to them. Choose from 25 filters (!) with added features like frame jitters, dust & scratches, retro colors, flickering, light leaks that can all be activated during recording. This app costs you [...]
This past weekend I attended the inaugural Pemberton Festival in Beautiful Pemberton British Columbia. 3 days of Camping, Parties, and Music. And although there were issues with Parking, Toilets, and Garbage, it was an overwhelming success. Nine Inch Nails headlined the first night and blew me away with their light show. and the whole festival [...]
I have exciting news. The musical troop that I am in (ArmsUp) has released our cover of “Where is my mind.” Although I blogged about it a few weeks ago this time it’s different because: It’s mixed and available for free download I know recording the song was the right choice It’s legal. ie the [...]
Recently I have had few minor epiphanies. Most of them have to do with the ways to present my own band to the world. Although Hoover and I are on the cutting edge of what bands need to do to get their music heard, there must be a balance to all that bands do online. [...]
Last night I attended the SaskTel Jazz Festival. I managed to squeeze my way into an intimate show for Ivana Santilli. Ivana Santilli is a fantastic artist. She is talented, confident, charming, beautiful, and most of all she has an amazing set of pipes. So, why is she an underground artist, when she could and [...]
Today I got an email from my favorite music insider Bob Lefsetz. Usually I agree with everything this man has to say. Or at least mainly. But today he wrote this: If you want to be in this business, you know what’s good and you know what sells. Put your time in. Don’t try to [...]
On this weeks Hit Song Breakdown we tackle Coldplay’s inaugural hit: Yellow This song is the reason Coldplay are the biggest band in the world. Their first single “Trouble” was well received but it was nothing compared to Yellow. So why was Yellow such a massive hit? There are a few reasons. Timing – D’ya [...]
The band returned late Sunday night. Tired, but happy. NewMusicWest was over and it went by in a hot second. So now that the hangovers, time differences, and caked on sweat, has worn off, let’s take stock of what happened and see if it was worth the trouble. For me this was a great, great, [...]
Hey all, so my band ArmsUp, is showcasing at Pat’s Pub for New Music West. Although we’ve showcased for labels and agents before, this will be our first Festival Showcase. So what does a Showcase even mean? Judging from the last one we did it is basically a very weird gig. When we showcased for [...]
Attention to Tone: Sloan to Sam Roberts
Yesterday I took in a concert by the Sam Roberts Band. I immediately noticed 2 things: The quality of the instruments played The choice of each instrument, amp, and effect I am not a huge fan of Mr. Roberts, but I was impressed by his attention to detail. Every amp, every guitar, every pedal, and [...]