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Tidal is Here…And It's More Of the Same
31st March 2015 • 4 commentsYou may have heard that Jay-Z had a little gathering yesterday. There was some hoopla about it, and he invited some friends. While this event may have looked like an awards show red carpet, it was actually the launch event for Tidal, the superstar-funded streaming service headed by Mr. Z and supported by shareholders straight […]
Read MoreIs 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 MoreTop Posts of 2013
1st January 2014 • No commentsHere you go, in one concise list; our most popular articles from the past year. Thank you so much for reading! 5) ‘Diamonds’ for Leah Graham 4) Our interview with the amazing Hustle Roses 3) Our Artists We Love feature on Uptown Mayhem …and Chicago’s hardest working band, Local H, holds the honour of our […]
Read MoreInterview With Radio Host and Humorist Neal Mayhem
29th November 2013 • No commentsWe recently got the opportunity to chat with radio host humourist, and all around nice guy Neal Mayhem. Much to our surprise, Neal talked about how his success happened despite rather than because of social media, and how the ever changing state of media should be seen as an opportunity to encourage creativity. Please read […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Leah Graham
1st November 2013 • 1 comment“You’re the magic that holds the sky up from the ground. You’re the breath that blows these cool winds ’round.” Ben Folds Five, Magic Typically our ‘In Memoriam’ posts inform you of the passing of a musician or music industry pioneer, but this one is slightly different. As you’re probably aware, in recent weeks we […]
Read More‘Diamonds for Leah Graham’ Update
26th October 2013 • 1 commentGreetings lovely readers! You may be aware of the ‘Diamonds for Leah’ campaign that radio host/comedy writer/all around rad guy Neal Mayhem has launched in an effort to assemble a care package of goodies for Leah Graham; a young girl in Oxford who is in a hospital battling Cystic Fibrosis. All Leah wants is a […]
Read MoreFocus on Social Media the RIGHT Way
5th May 2013 • No commentsIn recent months countless artists have been caught using fake followers, or ‘bots,’ to boost their social media numbers. Sadly, we have arrived at a time when the question “How many Twitter followers do you have?” holds as much weight at “How many albums have you sold?” Probably more. For this reason, the labels, PR […]
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