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Hal McKusick: You're Everywhere
Soon after I started this blog in 2007, I interviewed saxophonist Hal McKusick at length. Hal appeared on dozens of my favorite albums and his heart-touching tone was unmistakable. In the years that followed our initial conversation, we spoke every few weeks by phone. Hal was always generous with answers to my questions and hugely encouraging. ...
5 Reasons Music Compilations Belong On Your Radar
With the increased presence of “mood" playlists on streaming services like Spotify, musical compilations have been becoming more and more popular. These compilations could represent one of the best ways for an artist to gain notice in 2015. Guest Post by Allison Pitts on The Daily Rind Right now, compilations are more popular than ever before. Just open ...
Why You Should Care About Music Metadata
In this episode of the Music Business Podcast, we talk with Bill Wilson, who is the VP of digital strategy and business development at the Music Business Association. We talk to Wilson about the state of metadata in the music business and why it’s so important for musicians and consumers. Kyle Bylin is a user researcher ...
Will Fans Recognize Your Music?
As the world of online music remains an extremely cluttered place, music identification apps such as Shazam and SoundHound that help fans pick songs out of the crowd continue to gain popularity, along with some competition from the likes of Facebook. Guest Post by Kevin Cornell on the TuneCore Blog Let’s face it: it’s easy for music fans to ...
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 31-August 6
The “Young Lions" and “Old Tigers" are at it again, gigging with and beside each other in another jazz-filled week. Two more opportunities to hear visiting bassist Brian Courage before he heads back to New York, including a reunion of Courageous Endeavors; even younger bassist Charlie Lincoln plays one of his last gigs before starting college ...
Brother Jack Meets the Boss
If organists were vehicles, Brother Jack McDuff's sound would be one of those oversized off-road trucks with huge tires. His attack on the Hammond was massive and rock solid, laying down a double-thick bass line and meaty chords. McDuff came on the scene in the late 1950s, when establishments along the Midwest club circuit hired jazz-soul ...
8 Social Media Mistakes Musician Make
Having a good social media strategy is important for any a band or artist, but cultivating a strong online presence can be difficult. Here are a few common pitfalls that should be avoided. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 SocialTimes recently ran a post about the 8 social media mistakes that you can ...
Making Free Music Work (Hint: Cannibalize Radio Not Sales)
is the freemium model truly viable? As concerns continue to be raised regarding the impact of subscription based streaming on music sales, streaming needs to start competing more closely with radio. By Mark Mulligan on his Music Industry Blog 2015 started with freemium fighting for its life. 7 months in and it’s still alive and well ...
Could Mobile Technology Be The Future Of Live Events?
Is your smartphone a potential goldmine? As studies show an increase in the use of phones at live events, these mobile devices could be a means towards unlocking a previously untapped revenue stream. Guest Post by Donnie Dinch on Medium Last week, I walked into Walgreens just like I have hundreds of times before. But this ...
Four Box-Set Discoveries
CD box sets remain hot for classic jazz and R&B releases, since fans of the music like to hold something—anything—even if they have to take off their glasses and peer at the tiny type in the liner notes. Here are five box sets that I've been playing in steady rotation... Bill Evans: The Complete Fantasy Recordings ...
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Steve Coleman on Dave Holland
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Bill Bruford And Pete Roth: A One-Of-A-Kind Juxtaposition
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