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Misogyny 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 MoreFloat On
18th April 2013 • No commentsGreetings, lovelies. It seems America is in something of a post-apocalyptic state these past few days. First, the tragic bombing in Boston. Next, the plant explosion in Texas. Now, on a far less tragic note, Chicago is under water. Expressways are closed, sandbags are out, and water levels are so high, cars are almost submerged. […]
Read MoreUltraista Tour Dates
30th March 2013 • No commentsUltraista have recently announced a few new US tour dates!! Sadly, they won’t be making it to Chicago, but at least they’ll be in the country. If you’re in California or New York, do check them out…and give me all the details! Sunday 5th May – Red Bull Academy, Terminal 5v – New York (Supporting […]
Read MoreThe Season of Giving: Music Stylee
14th December 2012 • 2 commentsRegardless of your religious leanings, or lack thereof, most people celebrate some type of holiday around this time of year. Receiving gifts from your favourite relatives (or perhaps an end of year work bonus, if you’ve been especially good this year) coupled with the overall merriment that tends to fill the ether around Decembertime, tends […]
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
Read MoreMusic Managers Forum: The Same Organisation, Worlds Apart
15th April 2012 • 1 commentWhile doing research for an unrelated piece, I noticed a rather astonishing difference between the Music Managers Forum web sites in the United States and the United Kingdom. Perhaps that is a misstatement; I noticed several rather astonishing differences between the two. Both serve the same function; to share their experiences, discuss and try to […]
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