Articles
Is it Wise for Artists to Discount Tickets on Groupon, et al?
17th May 2014 • 2 commentsIt’s becoming an ever increasing trend to see concert tickets on discount web sites such as Groupon and Living Social. While it may be good for fans to get tickets to see their favorite artists at a more affordable price, I can’t help but wonder if this it leading down a dangerous path. Remember many […]
Read MoreMisogyny is Part of Bigger Problem With US Music Industry
14th May 2014 • 1 commentAnyone who knows me, reads Thirty Roses regularly, or follows me on Facebook or Twitter knows that I love no music industry news source more than CMU. Not only do they know what they’re talking about, they’re always funny, charming, and eager to engage in a quick chat about the news of the day. Anyone […]
Read MoreOur Favourite Records of the Year That Was
31st December 2013 • No commentsAs is customary, be it in conversation with friends or more formal list form, the end of the year means it’s time to reflect upon the music that was released and try to sort out which was ‘best,’ ‘worst,’ ‘overrated,’ etc. There were a few records that came out among much hype, and really fascinating […]
Read MoreOur Christmas Playlist
13th December 2013 • No commentsFor the better part of the past month we’ve had Christmas music playing non-stop ’round Thirty Roses HQ. It’s an odd position to be in when you love Christmas music, love buying and wrapping Christmas gifts, but hate Christmas. What can we say, other than we’ve a complicated group here at Thirty Roses. At any […]
Read MoreInterview with Mario Vallenari — Founder and President of Italian Independent Record Label Cabezon
22nd November 2013 • No 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. Mario Vallenari is the founder and President of Italian-based record label, Cabezon. Over the past […]
Read MoreHow Indie Bands & College Radio Are Working Together
18th November 2013 • No commentsThis 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. The ultimate goal of any artist is quite simple; to have their music heard by […]
Read MoreEditorial Stream of Consciousness: Artists Should Pay and be Paid
9th November 2013 • 4 commentsAn email response by musician and composer Whitey (AKA NJ White) in which he succinctly explains to a television producer why his music may absolutely not be used for ‘free’ with the misleading guise of the payment being the promotion and publicity received from being involved in the project has gone a bit viral. While […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend!
• No commentsSorry we’ve been a bit lax in our Happy Weekend posts, lately. Lots of illness spreading around Thirty Roses HQ! To make up for it, we’ve got a pretty rad Happy Weekend for you…our favourite music inspired Lego creations! Enjoy your weekend, darlings! ~XO
Read MoreHappy Halloween!
31st October 2013 • 1 commentCelebrate Halloween Thirty Roses stylee! Here are a few of our favourite pumpkins from around the web: And it wouldn’t be Halloween without a viewing of the greatest video ever made: Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone! ~XO
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