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Catching Up, More Or Less…As 2016 Fades
As the hours left in 2016 dwindle, we briefly acknowledge a few of the hundreds of albums that have accumulated this year at Rifftides world headquarters. Many releases stacked up without reviews. This does not indicate that they are unworthy, only that there are limits to how much music the linear process of listening can accommodate. ...
5 Marketing Takeaways From Music Streaming
Some recent analysis from Next Big Sound is showing that streaming is more than simply getting artists' music to the public, but is also providing important social and event data, as well as information on interactions between artists and fans. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If you look closely, streaming is teaching us ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 30 - January 5
This last Lead Sheet for 2016 reflects the depth and breadth of the Twin Cities jazz scene— veterans, visitors and the next generation of stars. There's aural fun to be had on New Year's Eve, of course, and a look at the “Coming Soon" calendar gives us plenty of options to resolve to make 2017 the ...
Who Was Eddie Fisher?
With the stunning deaths this week of Carrie Fisher on Dec. 27 and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, the following day, the media has been awash in articles on Star Wars, cocaine abuse, extra-marital affairs on the set of Star Wars, depression, Singin' in the Rain, Tammy and the Bachelor, drinking, Elizabeth Taylor and whether a mother ...
Spotify’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud No Longer Likely
Although rumors have been flying about Spotify's potential purchase of SoundCloud for quite some time, it looks as though any hopes of such an acquisition have been dashed. Here we look at why. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 It looks like all of those rumors about Spotify buying SoundCloud have turned into nothing ...
Jack and Don in the Studio
I know little about Newvelle Records, other than they seem to spend big producing vinyl jazz packages for well-off listeners with high-end stereo systems who appreciate superb recordings of great artists. You'll find more on Newvelle and its offerings here. Reader David Langner brought the label to my attention primarily for two videos the label taped ...
How I Gained 10.5 Million YouTube Followers
Here one artist reflects on how he was able to cut through the noise of a crowded market and build a sizable fanbase on YouTube, largely by changing the way in which he related to fans while simultaneously building up a personal brand. Guest Post by Peter Hollens on Soundfly's Flypaper It’s almost the holiday season ...
Internet Gives Musicians Double-Edged Sword
In the shifting landscape of the music industry, more and more artists are turning from traditional record labels to streaming services to get their songs and their names out there. Streaming platforms like Spotify, Google Play, Deezer, Pandora and many more offer free online access to fans and new marketing channels for musicians, known and unknown. ...
Joe Alterman: Comin' Home
If you're like me, you probably grow frustrated when you run out of early recordings by pianists such as Red Garland, Ahmad Jamal, Ramsey Lewis, Gene Harris and Les McCann. You know, pianists who listened to themselves as they played and loved more than anything to swing and move souls. These pianists had a healthy respect ...
Music Industry Leaders Offer Their Predictions For 2017
The team behind the music business program at William Paterson University reached out to a variety of top music industry leaders to get their predictions for the business in 2017. Guest post by Dave Philp from Music Biz 101 at William Paterson University It’s easy to recap a particular year since everything already happened. But what about ...
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