A UK performance artist has secretly switched copies of Paris Hilton’s new CD with Folger’s Crystals his own remixes and cover art. Nobody has brought the affected discs back for refunds, since — well, has anyone not affiliated with her management, her label, or tabloid media actually bought this thing?
OK Lego
September 5, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Clell Tickle: Indie Marketing Guru
August 16, 2006 By 1 Comment
Jill Sobule Sings About Net Neutrality
July 31, 2006 By Leave a Comment
I always use Jill as an example of someone who’s been grinding out a living as a working musician in between crazy label signings. She’s successful because she builds great relationships with her fans and she’s not afraid to pull some clever stunts to meet new listeners. Riding the wave of attention around net neutrality, [...]
10,000 Band Names for the Taking
July 27, 2006 By 2 Comments
Rock Star: Supernova — Night #1
July 5, 2006 By 1 Comment
Now that power and cable have been restored to the house, Lori and I can handicap this year’s Rock Star competition. Episode one just wrapped up, and here’s our view from the couch… Storm Lori: Good, but missing something. Love that she’s got a deep voice. Joe: Strong, but maybe her look’s a little too [...]
American Idol and Signs Of The Apocalypse
February 15, 2006 By 1 Comment
Upset to hear that American Idol trounced the Grammy Awards earlier this month, making it the least-watched Grammys since the 70s and signaling the decline of civilization? Well, it may be time to panic. AI also crushed the Olympics last Tuesday, drawing almost twice as many viewers. The Olympics recovered a bit after “Idol” went [...]
Getting fans involved online
February 14, 2006 By 1 Comment
How can you get your fans more involved with your career with your website? Acoustic soul-rocker Granian has a “share” page with info on how to spread the word about his music. Ironic popster Brad Sucks encourages his listeners to remix his tunes, and posts the remixes on his site. Northampton indie band School For [...]
New rock memoir hits shelves this week
February 10, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Back in the mid-90s, Boston singer-songwriter Jen Trynin was the subject of a major label bidding war. A few years and two unsuccessful albums later, Trynin left the major label game, went back to school and into hiding for awhile. Her new book “Everything I’m Cracked Up to Be,” based on journals she kept during [...]
