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Creativity, Recovery, and Imposter Syndrome
31st January 2019 • No commentsHello from the polar vortex, it’s been a while. Most of you who have subscribed for a long time and supported me/Thirty Roses know the backstory behind it. For those who don’t here’s a somewhat short recap: I’ve always loved the music industry, since I was a little kid. In the early 2000s I worked […]
Read MoreReciprocity Matters – Do Your Actions Match Your Words?
15th May 2017 • No commentsWe know many aspects of the entertainment industries can be, not to put too fine a point on it, fake. Altering appearances, digitally enhancing (or hiding) vocals, and back-stabbing among industry contemporaries are commonplace. Despite that, all too frequently people believe their own hype and become so wrapped up in their own inspirational content […]
Read MoreDJ Neal Veglio Gets Real About Life in Radio, the Creative Industries
23rd January 2017 • No commentsPeople who have any type of career in entertainment often create a public persona on social media which portrays a lifestyle of glamour and opulence far removed from reality. Frequently we’ll see photos of exotic locations, expensive jewelry, designer clothing, and other things indicative of a lavish lifestyle. What many people fail to disclose is that so much […]
Read MoreThirty Roses on Bridge the Atlantic
11th October 2016 • No commentsIt probably seems like we haven’t been doing much lately but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We’ve been so busy working with artists (and authors) and tending to our ever-growing business that our poor website has been neglected. We’re so excited by how much Thirty Roses has grown and we’re even more excited […]
Read MoreWhat Prince's Death Can Teach You About Protecting Your Career
11th June 2016 • No comments
Following Prince’s April 21 death reports began to surface that the singer left no will stating what was to become of his estate. This seemed an impossibility for so many reasons. Prince was one of the most business-oriented artists in the history of the music industry. He was a forefather of the DIY ethos so many […]
Read MoreFreedom Williams talks about current industry climate
6th November 2015 • No commentsFreedom Williams, who many know from C+C Music Industry, recently did an interview with What’s the 411. Williams, who is known as a dance artist, spoke about the changes in the music industry, music buying culture, radio, hip-hop, R&B, and many issues that affect artists and people in the industry. Whether you love him, hate […]
Read MoreMMF Releases comprehensive analysis of artist income in the digital age
13th October 2015 • No commentsToday the MMF released their much-anticipated report on streaming, licensing, and their impact on revenue in the digital music era. Based on data compiled surveys and conversations with 50 artist managers and 30 industry professionals, the report offers detailed analysis of just how complicated revenue streams are now. Written by Chris Cook of CMU, the […]
Read MoreArtists, Stop Getting Taken Advantage Of
30th August 2015 • 1 commentThere are plenty of services in the music industry which require money for effectiveness. Paying for PR, social media help, management, and marketing are all necessary to efficiently run a music career like the business it is. Often artists would rather pay for fun things, such as equipment and recording, not realizing that many components […]
Read More'Billboard' Experiencing Well Deserved Backlash Over Survey
25th August 2015 • No commentsA survey sent by Billboard magazine to top music execs is causing a long overdue backlash against the publication and its ever-devolving standards. Reported by Tim Ingham of Music Business Worldwide, the survey avoids the biggest issues facing the industry, opting instead to ask business leaders if they believe Justin Bieber will one day have […]
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