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João Gilberto (1931-2019)

July 8, 2019

João Gilberto, whose chiffon-soft vocal covers of Brazilian colleagues' songs, his romantic guitar arrangements and intoxicating rhythms helped the bossa nova gain worldwide attention in 1959, died July 6. He was 88. The bossa nova had been played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, since 1957, when Antonio Carlo Jobim, Carlo Lyra, Sylvia Telles, Johnny Alf, Roberto ...

Joao Gilberto Is Gone At 88

July 7, 2019

The man often called the founding father of bossa nova, died today at home in Rio de Janeiro. Joao Gilberto was 88. Along with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto pioneered the form that became a phenomenon of popular music in the early 1960s. With varying degrees of authenticity, bossa nova was adapted by performers around the world. ...

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A jazz documentary film festival

July 6, 2019

Though this weekly feature typically previews concerts by bands and musicians coming to St. Louis in the near future, the next couple of weeks, alas, are pretty much devoid of touring acts of interest. So we're taking the opportunity to offer some programming for a lazy summer weekend in the form of a mini-festival of jazz ...

Documentary: Lennie Tristano

July 5, 2019

7 Steps To Mapping Out Your Music Release Campaign

July 4, 2019

While it's important to focus on crafting the perfect batch of songs for your next release, it's also essential to develop a plan for how exactly you intend to unleash your music on the public, otherwise you'll find yourself in possession of a collection of songs that are all dressed up with nowhere to go. Here ...

Setting Realistic Goals For Your Music Promotion: Musician's Guide

July 4, 2019

While cultivating a huge audience is typically the end goal of your music promotion efforts, having that as your only milestone can be discouraging, and overall detrimental to the furthering of your music business career. Here we look at how to set more attainable goals for your music promotion. Guest post from LANDR On the surface, ...

How Much Do Music Videos Actually Cost?

July 4, 2019

As video continues to play an ever-growing role in music discovery, creating quality video content could be your ticket to discovery. The price tag associated with creating a well produced music video can often be intimidating, but how much does a music video actually cost? Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Video is playing an ...

Documentary: John Philip Sousa

July 4, 2019

Today being July 4th and all, what better way to celebrate America's birthday than to look at the life and music of John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Known as the “March King," the composer and conductor of brassy, dramatic patriotic songs in the 1800s also laid the track for jazz. By the turn of the 20th century, ...

You Shouldn’t Go On Tour Unless You’ve Done These 3 Things

July 3, 2019

While the prospect of touring is hugely exciting for new bands, they may be unaware of the grueling realities of life on the road. That said, if you're determined to hit the pavement and bestow your music on the masses, at least make sure you've first done these three things. Guest post by Patrick McGuire of ...

Metadata For Musicians: What It Is, Why It’s So Vital

July 3, 2019

Given its critical role in providing info that impacts how your music is stored, sorted, and identified, if your metadata isn't in order, your music simply isn't ready for public release. Here we break down exactly what metadata is, and why need to get it in order before dropping new music. Guest post from LANDR The ...