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Wake 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 MoreInterview with Renowned Music Video Director David Herrera
17th October 2013 • 2 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. For ten years, David Herrera (who also works under the moniker rebus101) has been recognized […]
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 MoreRemembering Scott Johnson
16th June 2013 • No commentsIt was one year ago today that Radiohead drum tech and friend, Scott Johnson, was killed in a catastrophic stage collapse in Toronto. Not one’s for maudlin platitudes, Radiohead paid tribute to Johnson in a subtle yet heart wrenching way during their first show back after the accident. The following video is from Nimes, France […]
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 MoreHappy birthday…..
9th June 2013 • No commentsApologies for the lack of ‘Happy Weekend,’ everyone. In celebration of Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief being 10 years old (yes, 10 years old!) let’s kick off the new week with an amazing rendition of ‘There, There’ from Later With Jools Holland. Have a great week! XO~
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