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Alexa, Do You Help Or Hurt Radio?
Since Amazon's Echo device dropped two years ago, the debate has been raging over whether or not these these voice command devices will help or hurt broadcast radio. Here we try to answer this question by taking a close look at the numbers. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Since the Amazon Echo hit ...
Press Release And Beyond: Mastering Event PR
While artists are likely to invest copious amounts of time and energy into building and maintaining their relationships with fans and sponsors, press often falls by the wayside. Media coverage is important however, and can often be your mealticket to a packed concert hall. Here we explore how to foster a positive and productive relationship with ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: 50 years of Tower of Power
This week, our video spotlight is focused on Tower of Power, who will be coming to St. Louis to perform next Saturday, August 11 at River City Casino. Touring this summer to celebrate 50 years as a band and to support a newly released album called Soul Side of Town, TOP under the direction of co-founder ...
Why Congress Should Support Startups In The Music Modernization Act
In this piece Chris Castle breaks down the latest inside the world of the Music Modernization Act, and why the law needs to be altered in order to restore balance between the rule makers and the rule takers, and better support startups in their bids for success. Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy ...
Jerry Garcia Music Arts Launches Indie Record Label, Celebrates His Birthday
Jerry Garcia Music Arts LLC, a new mission-based music and arts entertainment services company, is commemorating the August 1st birthday of the late great Grateful Dead founder Jerry Garcia. To celebrate, the company is releasing a remastered live recording of “Ripple” from the acclaimed guitarist’s 1982 solo acoustic performance at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey. ...
Electrifying Track: Miss Fine
Let's stick with Oliver Nelson today. In addition to being a high-impact modernist jazz arranger, Nelson was a sensational composer. Miss Fine is from Full Nelson, Nelson's second album as the leader of a big band. The album was recorded for Verve in 1962 and '63, and produced by Creed Taylor. The song, which has a ...
Buying, Selling Music Merch: The Basics
Revenue from merch can be a fantastic way to supplement your income as a performing musician, with the additional bonus of providing free advertising. Here we look at the basics of getting into the merch game, from design to sale. Guest post by Matt Holland of Gigsalad As a performer, you’re always seeking out new ways ...
Steven Allen and Oliver Nelson
Let's downshift slightly today during this week of little-known jazz albums with big-name arrangers conducting supersized orchestras. On Monday, I told you about Jimmy Smith's Portuguese Eyes (with Thad Jones) and yesterday I showcased Billy Taylor's Right Here, Right Now! (with Oliver Nelson). Today, let's look at two albums that Oliver Nelson recorded with TV host, ...
11 Ways To Get Hired For (Or Fired From) A Gig As A Freelance Musician
In the way of large-scale, logistically complex freelance performance, musical entrepreneur Ari Herstand breaks down eleven key components regarding how artists who are hired for a freelance gig should conduct themselves, particularly if they don't want it to be their last. Guest post by indie musician and author Ari Herstand of Ari's Take “From the point of ...
Music Minds Matter: Mental Health Support For Musicians
In this article, the good people at 6/8 Music highlight Music Minds Matter, a UK based initiative which works to provide musicians with comprehensive mental health support, including advice, signposting, and professional therapeutic services. Guest post from the 6/8 Music Blog At 6/8 Music, we try to be more than just a record label. We are ...
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