2003 was a challenging year for a lot of us. I know it was for me. I watched a business I founded in 1994 crumble under the weight of the struggling economy. I had to make some hard choices involving…
Bullseye
Invariably, in my classes and seminars, someone will ask me about distribution. It’s part of the Dream — if you can get distribution, you’re guaranteed success, right? No. All distribution means is that you’ll get a few copies of your…
Donna’Shore
I got to spend a weekend in Atlantic City during my recent travels (thanks to Lori’s cousins, who presented a nice hotel stay as our anniversary gift!), and still find it remarkable how much great talent is hanging around down…
$50 recording session = UK #1 Hit
Another case of good soundtrack placement trumping all… Gary Jules recorded a cover of a Tears for Fears song in a pal’s basement. It slides into an indie film that doesn’t become a hit until its DVD release. Two years…
Wet Paint
Thanks for all the mail you sent during the holidays! I have many, many messages to return, and the weblog might be the best means for me to communicate with you over the next week or two. If you DESPERATELY…
New UK Chart Show
I’ve been a fan of the BBC’s 6music for a while, so it’s fun to see their new chart show shaping up. A bit like BillBoard’s “Heatseekers,” but far more indie-friendly. Check it out!
What a Schemer
For those of you thinking about putting “redesign website” on your New Year’s Resoultions lists, here’s a neat little (free) tool, the ColorSchemer.
Weed
Here’s another one of those ideas that might be too clever for its own good, but sounds great on paper. Let me know your experiences, good/bad…
SF Virgin Megastore Revival Today
If any of our SF readers can get down to this, I would love a report. Branson understands that music is a vital ingredient in the lives of people. His stores do a great job of actively introducing folks to…
iTunes Alternatives
As the number of online music stores grows, carving out their own niches may get tougher.
What’s Funny About MP3.com
24 hours before it goes dark, and not a peep on the public site about the announcement.
Citizen MacIsaac
Ashley MacIsaac talks about the tough life of touring as an indie (making $1,500 per gig but paying $1,700 in expenses) and why he feels he can do better by going into politics…