Better Than The Van: CouchSurfing For Musicians
In an age where fans sometimes take from artists more than they give, a new way for fans to become more active participates in their cultural lives and make a. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: MySpace, Supreme Court + P2P, Mute Goes Indie, EU Gets Tough & More
(UPDATED) One of the more interesting stories to watch is MySpace's effort to become relevevant again. We're going to find out if having deep pockets and huge resources matter when. Continue reading
MySpace Records Partners w/Downtown, Names GM
MySpace Records is changing things up again; this time via a deal with Downtown Music that will enable MySpace to tap into the indie label's distribution and artist development resources.. Continue reading
Steven Johnson: The Liquid Network Of Ideas
When it comes to ideas, we often give ourselves more credit than we deserve. The time that a lone genius spends 'toiling away' may not be as important as the. Continue reading
Now In 3D: Live Shows And Backward Thinking
This weekend, The Guardian posed the question, “Can 3D technology keep the music industry alive?” Of course not. 3D films can barely keep the film industry alive. The very industry. Continue reading
Are Artists More Pressured To Conform?
As the age of radical transparency dawns and the conversations between artists and their audience are opened up, it made me wonder if the biggest pressure on artists is really. Continue reading
Ted Cohen As A Pajama Model Circa 1977
Former EMI senior executive and current TAG Strategic chief Ted Cohen is such a fixture at music and tech conventions, that when I didn't see him at one last year,. Continue reading
“An Effort To Become The IMDB Of Live Music.” Part 2 Of An Interview With Michelle You of Songkick
This is the second part of my interview with Michelle You, who is co-founder and Head of Product at Songkick; the live music database and concert alert system. In this. Continue reading
The Grand Taxonomy Of Rap Names
Choosing a rap alias is no easy task. What if, for example, the one you’ve chosen is already taken? Or, if you just aren’t sure if it should have physical. Continue reading
Next Big Nashville & LMDS Update Panels & Shows
Next BIG Nashville and Leadership Music Digital Summit have confirmed the final schedules and panel topics for their upcoming festival and conference in Nashville, TN. Coming up on September 29. Continue reading
