“More Bounce in California,â€?? a Canadian songwriter’s ironic comment on American consumerism, didn’t get Soul Kid #1 any radio play. But it did become a sports anthem at the NBA All-Stars’ slam-dunk contest, ESPN’s X Games broadcast, the Los Angeles…
New Orleans: 12th Annual Cutting Edge Music Conference
Music industry professionals from around the country will converge at the 12th Annual Cutting Edge Music Business Conference and Roots Music Gathering, August 26 – 29th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans. The Cutting Edge Music Business Conference…
I just want to bang on the drum all day…
Curt Rosengren points us at the BBC’s coverage of a study that shows that drumming at work reduces stress and makes for a more fun workplace. Go ahead, take your home to work with you!
An Insurance Tipping Point
One of our clients asked about health insurance today, just around the same time I noted this great post on Worthwhile about the potential tipping point at which affordable insurance would become available to entrepreneurs and artists. I can vouch…
Free Seminar in New Orleans April 28, 2004
Onlinegigs.com and the Tipitina’s Music Foundation will be holding a seminar on “Using Technology to Book Your Own Music Career.â€?? The Tipitina’s Music Foundation will host the event at the Music Office Co-Op on April 28, 2004 at 5:30pm. Jay…
Integrating Club Media Lists
Jay from OnlineGigs.com brings up an excellent point in his latest subscriber newsletter. Remember to get a copy of a club’s most recent media list whenever you book a show — it will be current, accurate and relevant, and many…
Exactly, what goes in the demo submission package?
Suzanne Glass at Indie-Music.com has compiled a great list of what your demo submissions should include for radio, clubs, venues, reviews, labels, managers, and publishers.
Glenn Tillbrook (formerly of Squeeze) doc film free preview
In November 2001, to support the release of his debut solo CD, The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook, Glenn embarked on a different kind of independent route as he took to the road in America: One man, two guitars and a mobile…
That Elusive Work/Life Balance
Kevin Salwen notes that, in today’s society, it’s nearly impossible to achieve the true “work/life balance” we seek. It is, however, still essential to set good, solid boundaries between the two. Eliminating interruptions is what keeps the teeter-totter from punching…
The Wizard Speaks
Rock icon (and one of my former bosses) Todd Rundgren is back with his first album in ten years. The Sun-Times helps him lay the guilt trip on all the labels he pitched pay-per-download to back in the day… “When…
Austin, May 8th, Spotlight Series music showcases
The Austin Music Foundation announced its inaugural Spotlight Series, featuring 34 live bands on 7 stages at the following 5 venues in the Red River district: Stubb’s BBQ, Emo’s, Red Eyed Fly, Caucus Club and Headhunters. The Spotlight Series joins…
Indie Music Needs To Cheer The Hell Up
A column from the most recent Flagpole Magazine has the best title I’ve read in forever.