This review of last.fm illustrates how tastemaking is moving out of the realm of journalists and media and into the hands of audience members.
Bob Moog Passes Away
Bob Moog lost his tragic battle with a brain tumor over the weekend. When we first posted the story of his illness, it was wonderful to see the outpouring of support on his family’s weblog. Truly wonderful that he was…
This Week’s Conference Call Classes
Three really useful classes for you this week, right here at spinme.com. If you’ve never been to one of our classes before, it’s really easy to participate! When you register, you’ll get a special PIN by e-mail that you can…
Karaoke Takeover
Has your favorite venue gone karaoke? No worries… make a karaoke track from your original recording, and sing it on karaoke night while barhoppers sing along!
From the Mailbag: Co-Writing and Works for Hire
Great question in today’s inbox… a reader wanted to know what to do about a song that was co-written with a session player:
Throw More Pots
Zane’s great post, excerpted below, is a great reminder that you’ve got to DO something to BE something. I spent a lot of time this week working with clients that wanted to unhook themselves from the fear of… something. I’m…
Athens, GA Music Internship
Troy at Nomad Artists, a super booking/management agency here in Athens, is expanding into concert promotion and needs some interns. (And for crying out loud, let’s not have a repeat of the Chicago incident — send your contact info to…
Heavy Metal Hasn’t Gone Anywhere
Slate discovers that metal has been been hiding just under the radar, like our friends in Music Hates You.
Confusing Urgent and Important
My clients, my wife, and my friends are all sick of me talking about the distinction between urgency and importance. Seth Godin has some great insight into why it’s so very important to understand the two — especially when paying…
Marc Cohn Shooting – First Hand
Shane Fontayne provides a first hand account of the attempted carjacking that almost took Marc Cohn’s life. Long time spinme.com readers know the rant I’m about to go on here…
How to Wow an Audience – Every Time
“Live up to your potential instead of imitating someone else’s.” –Martha Burgess , Founder, Theatre Techniques for Business People [ via Fast Company ]
Rock Star: INXS: Elimination #6
Looks like Jessica’s finally getting the boot. With a good vocal coach and some clarity around her fashion style (she seems to be unsure of what looks flattering on her), she could go places. The West Coast and the rest…