David Bowie’s essential advice to all musicians: ‘Don’t follow the crowd’

David Bowie’s music and persona evolved with every new release and contrary to conventional wisdom, instead of moving on fans embraced him because of it. Bowie artfully encapsulated that ethos. Continue reading

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4 recording studio tips and tricks from David Bowie

A creative pioneer in many ways, Bowie not only pushed the envelope when it came to songwriting but also innovated and broke new ground when it came to his production. Continue reading

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Iggy Pop Blasts Music Industry, EDM: “Why don’t I just die now.”

At  a press conference in Cannes to promote Jim Jarmusch's new Stooges documentary "Gimme Danger," Iggy Pop let lose on modern music and the music industry that supports it.

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The Genius Behind Bowie’s Bonds

Although primarily famous for his work as a musician, David Bowie (with the help of a Wall Street investor) is also notable for being one of the first artists to use celebrity. Continue reading

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Bowie Scores First Ever #1, Makes Vevo History With 51M Video Views In Single Day

Just a week after his death, iconic rocker David Bowie’s final album "Blackstar" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, his first ever No. 1 album. Bowie reached a major. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: BMG, RightsCorp Pay $450K Penalty • Spotify Adds Genius Playlists • Bowie To #1 • More

Wednesday 1.13.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  Penalties, pirates, playlists and Bowie @ #1.  Gotta love the music industry… Updated continuously under our More News tab here. 

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Lou Reed: Sales Did Not Measure Influence

There is a quote about Lou Reed attributed to Brian Eno.  Not only is it's origin difficult to pin down; the quote has evolved over time: "The first Velvet Underground record may have only sold. Continue reading

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