The Major “Exposure” Of Macklemore And The Myth Of The Indie Artist [Updated]
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, along with Team Macklemore & Lewis by extension, have recently come under attack by writers at media outlets with solid brands such as NPR and Rap. Continue reading
eMusic Drops Subscriber Paywall, Hopes For Renaissance
eMusic has dropped it's paid subscription requirement to allow anyone to purchase tracks and albums ala cart at it's online store. With some discounting of older releases, most music is. Continue reading
PhotoBlab Goes Beyond Instagram With Soundtrack For Multiple Pics
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Facebook paid a billion dollars for Instagram last April possibly because Instagram was only for mobile devices. As of this week, Facebook has put. Continue reading
Independents Continue Grammy Winning Streak
The multi-year Grammy winning streak continued for independent labels last night, as they took home 36 of 79 non-producer awards, including Album of the Year and Best Album wins in. Continue reading
They Might Be Giants Release ‘Dial-a-Song’ App
By Aarti Kelapure of Evolver.fm. In anticipation of their forthcoming album Nanobots, coming out on March 5, They Might Be Giants have released a new (free, iOS) app that streams. Continue reading
Grammy Fans Sent 14 Million Tweets Last Night. Here Are The Most Popular:
During last night's Grammy Awards fans sent more than 14 million related tweets. The biggest spikes in Twitter conversation about the show came during these moments: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank. Continue reading
Songwriting 101: Why Originality Matters
Do you play original songs or only play cover songs? The answer to this question can reveal your true intent, ambitions, and talent. When first starting out, musicians cover songs,. Continue reading
Complete List Of Grammy Winners 2013
Here is a a complete list of Grammy Winners 2013 by category: Album of the year: "Babel," Mumford & Sons. Record of the year: "Somebody That I Used to Know,". Continue reading
Watch Pirate Bay Documentary ‘TPB AFK’ Free Online
You can now watch the 82-minute Pirate Bay documentary "TPB AFK" (The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard) online now. The film offers a look by the people behind the Pirate. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
Wes Davenport Explains Why Music Won't Be Saved By Social Media Bruce Houghton Ask Will Justin Timberlake Help Bud Light Like He Did MySpace? Tyler Hayes Brainstorms A New Form. Continue reading