Sound Diplomacy: Improving Music Cities Worldwide
For a music community to develop and thrive, it needs a city to grow in. So what is about iconic cities like London, Chicago, and Nashville that allow a local. Continue reading
Wu Tang’s RZA Opposes Trademark App For Dog-Walking Company “Woof-Tang Clan”
After recently making headlines for their one-off million dollar album, the Wu-Tang Clan is back in the news after member of the group Robert Diggs (better known by his stage name. Continue reading
Why You Should Be Experimenting With Your Instrument
When we think of instrumentation in bands, we typically think of the same basic lineup, genre depending. Branching out and experimenting with different instruments or different ways of playing can. Continue reading
YouTube On Track To Launch “Remix” Streaming Music Service In March
While YouTube has made multiple attempts to get its users to go the extra mile and buy into its paid subscription services, it has had minimal success with either its. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: FCC Killed The Internet, Innovation Today
[UPDATE 3] The FCC voted 3-2 along party lines on Thursday to end to net neutrality, which effectively gives control of the internet to the major internet service providers and. Continue reading
What Exactly IS An Artist’s Brand?
The importance of "branding" and "promoting one's brand" is thrown around a lot this days when advising artists on how to achieve music business success, but what exactly does it. Continue reading
Live Music Today: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
In this piece Joe Rinaldi reflects on the state of the live music industry, and how the rise of the streaming age and the drop off in retail sales has. Continue reading
Rock Legend Bill Graham’s Sons Lose Renewed Estate Fight
The sons of legendary concert promoter Bill Graham cannot prove their rights to concert posters and other San Francisco Bay Area rock memorabilia they say they were swindled out of. Continue reading