Overheard At #CMJ Music And Film Festival 2010
As you know, CMJ 2010 is taking place this week. Surprisingly, the attendees seem less than interested in posted music industry insight nuggets. Here's a few shiny diamonds I found. Continue reading
Rapper Cleverly Slams ACTA & Gallo Report In Song
Rapper Dan Bull is calling for the death of the ACTA in his new song. Known most famously for the open letter that he wrote to Lily Allen earlier this. Continue reading
Destined To Fail: Why Music Start-Ups Are Screwed
Early this week, Dalton Cadwell, the founder imeem, gave a speech on music start-ups. The cautionary tale he delivered made the thought of beginning a music start-up sound like a. Continue reading
Henry Jenkins: ‘Recording Industry Acted Like Jackasses And Don’t Deserve Any Sympathy.’
Everyone has an opinion about the plight of the record industry. Some are worth listening to, others not so much. Henry Jenkins, author of Convergence Culture, is a renowned media. Continue reading
Accelerator At SXSW 2011 Names Music Advisory Board, Accepting Startup Applications
This year SXSW is extending its hugely popular technology Accelerator events to the Music conference. Presented by Microsoft BizSpark, bleeding edge music technology start-ups will demo their new and often. Continue reading
How To Post A Perfect Press Kit On Your Website
Even with social media like Facebook and Twitter, artists still need the basics – the Press Kit. A press kit is a package of promotional items that can be shared. Continue reading
Making Music Cheaper Than Coffee Won’t Devalue It
People say that if music costs less than a cup of coffee or a bottle of water it will devalue the 'art' of music. Ian S. Port, the SF Weekly. Continue reading
Terra Firma vs. Citi Trial: Guy Hands Has Memory Troubles, Says 70% Of Wealth Tied To EMI
During the ongoing Terra Firma vs. Citi trial over the purchase of EMI in NYC yesterday, invesment group head Guy Hands had some memory troubles, but managed to recall telling. Continue reading
Dubber To Record Album In Delhi With Street Kids
Andrew Dubber, a researcher and music industry commentator, has ventured to Delhi. He is working with a group called Music Basti; it is a youth-run charity. It organizes music workshops. Continue reading
Winners Of Music Hack Day – Boston
Music Hack Days have been held around the globe and last weekend the event came to Boston. The goal main of every Music Hack Day is to explore and build. Continue reading
