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Divergent Streams: Reflections and Explorations of the Modern Music Industry
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HypeBot
This is the preface for Divergent Streams, a collection of essays edited by Kyle Bylin (@sidewinderfm) and written by influential executives, startup founders, and thinkers in the music industry. Download a free copy of the e-book here. I wanted something to read. Something that challenged me. Something that engaged me. Something that forced me to sit down and consider the writer's perspective. What I found instead were news stories about trivial developments, blog posts with big headlines but small insights, and numbered ...
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Burning Ambulance #6 Out Now
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Philip Freeman
The latest issue of Burning Ambulance, an independently published journal of the arts, is available now. This issue includes: a cover story on Arve Henriksen by Phil Freeman a profile of Ivo Perelman by Clifford Allen an interview with Swiss sound artist/composer Reto Mäder by Phil Freeman an interview with Dutch grindcore/jazz sax-drums duo Dead Neanderthals by MacDara Conroy an interview with French black metal duo Spektr by Leonard Pierce an interview with Japanese musician/artist Yoshiko Ohara by Phil Freeman ...
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Armen Nalbandian Publishes First Book: Portrait Of An Artist As A Young Improviser
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Blacksmith Brother
Musician Armen Nalbandian has published his first book; Portrait of an Artist as a Young Improviser, featuring essays and articles written during his tenure as Artist-in-Residence and Musical Director of the Fresno Art Museum, in addition to chronicling the creation if his classic album Manchester Born. From Blacksmith Brother: A look inside Armen Nalbandian's thought process as he created his classic album: Manchester Born and his performances throughout this time period. This book contains essays and entries written by Nalbandian ...
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Get More Fans is a Mindblowingly Complete DIY Guide to the New Music Business
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HypeBot
Jesse Cannon and Todd Thomas's new book, titled “Get More Fans," is more accurately described by the subtitle “The DIY Guide to the New Music Business." At a bit over 600 pages, it's hard to take in as a whole yet so far I cannot find anything I would describe as padding or filler. It's simply an amazingly complete guide to taking charge of your music career in hardcore DIY fashion. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot about getting ...
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Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury By Neal Preston Available April 15, Exclusively On The Ibookstore
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1888 Media
Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury By Neal Preston Now Available for Pre-Order Exclusively on the iBookstore. Digital Book Takes the Medium to New Heights, Offering Never Before Seen Photos, Memorabilia and More. Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury, an innovative illustrated digital book by famed photographer Neal Preston, is available now for pre-order and will be released exclusively on the iBookstore on April 15 for a price of $9.99. The book comes alive with a tap, swipe or pinch and provides ...
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Jazz & Blues Florida April 2013 Magazine Posted
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Jazz & Blues Florida
The April 2013 online edition of JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA has been posted at JazzBluesFlorida.com as a new easy-to-read format with a soundtrack from the month’s featured artist. The articles are all previews of local and touring artists with upcoming performances throughout Florida. Along with the ezine, the site offers comprehensive listings of live jazz and blues music in clubs, concerts and festivals across the state. This month’s preview features include: Aaron Lebos, Eddy “The Chief" Clearwater, Hiromi and Gerald ...
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10 Insights from Andrew Dubber's "The 360 Deal" - Connecting with People is Part of the Business
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“The 360 Deal“ is not actually about contracts that seek to involve a label in everything an artist does in order to expand the label's revenue streams. Instead it's a collection growing to include “360 words of wisdom by 360 musicians and music professionals“ with a minimum price of $3.60. More importantly it's full of useful advice and insights from many different perspectives that should be of value to any musician or music industry worker seeking to build a life ...
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Actress, Jazz Singer Cynthia Basinet Reflects On Love In Elle Magazine
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Cynthia "c." Basinet
The actress, crooner Cynthia Basinet, best known for the sultry and playful vocals in her hit “Santa Baby" and heard recently on CBS's “NCIS: Los Angeles" reflects on love in Elle Magazine's February issue. Writer Justine Harman quotes Basinet on, “Unlikely lothario Jack Nicholson". “I saw such a wonderful vunerable person, “ explained the actress-ex. The critically acclaimed singer's debut full length Jazz CD release, “The Standard" can be found on iTunes, Amazon and CD retailers. “The Standard", fifteen years ...
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