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Record Labels Know What Artists Want, And It's The Reason They'll Never Change
There is much debate in the music industry over whether or not signing to a label is the best way to succeed. Here George Howard explains what it is about record labels that allures artists, and why labels want to keep it that way. Guest post by George Howard of GHStrategic One of the key tenets ...
Celebrating the gypsy jazz legacy
Violinist Keven Aland's Hot Club of SRQ brought its fascinating update of the gypsy jazz tradition to the Venice Art Center on Thursday, April 12, in a concert co-produced by the South County Jazz Club. The program built on the Hot Club of France tradition, drawing much material from gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and his ...
Don’t Let Tax Day Leave You Singing The Blues: A Message For Songwriters, Musicians
While tax season is dreaded by many, it can be a particularly trying time for those making a living in the music business. In fact some artists simply don't bother paying taxes at all, which can lead to devastating consequences. Here we look at how to prepare for tax day and avoid the wrath of the ...
HD Vinyl To Hit Stores In 2019 After $4.8M Investment
Austrian-based startup Rebeat Innovation has received a $4.8 million investment into its patented “high definition vinyl” technology. Founder and CEO Günter Loibl told Pitchfork that the “first “HD vinyl” albums could hit stores as early as 2019.” The company claims that their records will have higher audio fidelity, louder volume, and longer playing times than conventional LPs, and that their ...
Harry James in 10 Clips
Harry James is one of the most underappreciated bandleaders of the late 1940s, '50s and early '60s. While plenty has been written about bands led by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Les Brown and Maynard Ferguson during this same period, James has received little or no praise or recognition. Maybe it's because his band sounded so much ...
A Musician's Simple Guide To Taxes
With tax season now fully upon us, artists may be feeling overwhelmed with paperwork surrounding the arduous task of filing. Here we look at a basic explanation of the most common tax forms for musicians, as well as when they'll be needed. Guest post by Jamie Davis-Ponce of Soundfly's Flypaper Well, it’s tax season. Hopefully by ...
The Best Way To Get Your Music On A Spotify Playlist
While physical music sales continue to trundle downwards streaming can, for many artists, seem like the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to revenue- particularly if you can land your music on a playlist. Here we examine some of the best ways to do just that. Guest post by Emily O'Connell from BandBasher Let’s ...
Expanded Music Modernization Act Introduced With Radical Changes To How Musicians Are Paid
An expanded Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress yesterday by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and 28 bipartisan cosponsors. While not without critics, the bill has received widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of the nation’s antiquated music licensing laws. The Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447) is billed as ...
Jackie DeShannon: Capitol Album
You probably know Jackie DeShannon best for her song, Put a Little Love in Your Heart, a #4 Billboard hit in 1969. Or her hit rendition of Hal David and Burt Bacharach's What the World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love. What you may not be aware of is that Jackie is one of the first ...
Superb music and whimsy combine for a memorable CCJS season finale
Trombonist Herb Bruce's repeat visit to the Charlotte County Jazz Society's concert series with his Herbicide Jazz Band was a night of uncontrolled exuberance. Sometimes it was in the music. More often, it was the self-deprecating humor of Bruce and his merry music makers on Monday, April 9's Dixieland Jazz Night. Herbicide presented excellent music- not ...
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