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Is Facebook Ready for the Music Industry?
17th July 2015 • No commentsAs many may be aware, in recent weeks the scuttlebutt in the music industry has been that Facebook is entering the music video and streaming game. Facebook denies having an interest in pursuing streaming, stating that their intentions don’t go beyond videos. Didn’t the Terra Firma – Citigroup – EMI debacle teach us that not […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend!
20th September 2014 • No commentsHi, everyone! It’s been an especially business-y week, eh? New iPhones, people still complaining (or not) about the U2 record, iOS 8, and Live Nation bought more stuff (quelle surprise!). Let’s listen to a few of our favourite songs about the actual music industry, shall we? Have a great weekend, everyone!!! Also, if you haven’t […]
Read MoreWake up US Music Industry; UK Way Ahead of Game on Artist Unity
28th October 2013 • 1 commentThe Future of Music Coalition is well underway in Washington, D.C. and the hot topic seems to be artists organizing to fight for equal pay and artistic control. While these are certainly important issues, it’s a bit infuriating that in a country as expansive as the United States, all of the successful artists that come […]
Read MoreA Breakdown of International vs. Domestic Music Appreciation
18th October 2013 • 1 comment*This article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. America has always been considered a melting pot. In so many ways we, as a […]
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Groundbreaking Featured Artists Coaltion
15th October 2013 • 3 comments*This article was originally written for Think Like a Label. I’ll be posting some of my favorite and most popular pieces for TLAL here on Thirty Roses with kind permission from Think Like a Label owner and editor Jeremy Belcher. Many artists speak out about the laws and societal changes that affect them, but artists […]
Read MoreFeatured Artists Coalition: Crispin Hunt’s BPI Address
15th September 2013 • No commentsThe Featured Artists Coalition is something that I’ve long been a supporter of. Recently, co-CEO, songwriter, producer, and former Longpig Crispin Hunt spoke before the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) and the lovely people at the FAC have released the full text of his speech. It is most definitely worthy of your time, so give it […]
Read MoreAmnesty International Starts Petition for Pussy Riot’s Release
23rd July 2013 • 2 commentsHuman rights group Amnesty International have teamed up with the world’s most famous musicians to try and free the members of balaklava wearing punk group Pussy Riot after their much discussed, questioned, and protested imprisonment. Supported by the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Radiohead, U2, Adele, Sting, Pink Floyd, Foster the People, Pearl Jam, Amanda […]
Read MoreThe Featured Artists Coalition on Think Like a Label!
11th June 2013 • 2 commentsMy latest article for Think Like a Label is up! This week, a look at the UK’s Featured Artists Coalition. What is it, what does it do, and why should we follow their lead? Read my article HERE!
Read MoreAmerica; a nation of musical xenophobes?
18th June 2012 • 2 commentsMy latest article, from Think Like a Label. http://www.thinklikealabel.com/a-breakdown-of-international-vs-domestic-music-appreciation/#more-1739
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