More from Nancy Baym on Artist-Fan Relationships
May 9, 2011 OffIf you are interested in more of researcher Nancy Baym’s findings on the relationship between artists and fans download this pdf presentation. Good stuff!
Beautiful and Strange
May 8, 2011 OffResearcher Nancy Baym has started an interesting blog collecting insights from around the web on the relationship between artists and audiences. There are also links to her interviews with musicians and other cool stuff. Check it out! Beautiful and Strange
Addressing the disruption of media release cycles
May 4, 2011 OffA huge challenge for media companies today is the disruption of the release cycle created by the Web. Records are routinely leaked before their official distribution date. The financial risk for film studios is even more devastating, as Eric Garland points out in an interview with CNET News. A carefully planned and staggered release schedule…
Danny Barnes Knows Why You’re Not Into Music Anymore…
April 3, 2011 OffI just had to repost this great essay by the wonderful musician Danny Barnes (who also happens to be an excellent writer).. I encourage you to check out the rest of his blog. Each entry is a gem! I Think I Know Why You Are Not Into Music Anymore
Just a few Wirechoir pix…
March 28, 2011 OffHere are a few shots from the Wirechoir recording sessions this month. Thanks to all the incredible musicians and especially Terry Carter for making it all happen! Look for the CD and DVD coming soon…
Bob Baker on the Realities of Making a Living as a Musician in 2011
March 15, 2011 OffInteresting post by Bob Baker today. The tools and the channels have changed dramatically but artists have always been self-employed and struggled to balance the pursuit of their craft with the economic realities of survival. More of my thoughts to follow… The Realities of Making a Living with Music in 2011 via music think tank
Is Apple Killing the Golden Subscription Goose?
February 16, 2011 OffI have been using Apple’s products since the 512K Macintosh. I have immense respect for the company’s user-focused product management and business models. However, once in awhile they go too far and do something stupid. Apple’s new subscription licensing policy could seriously impact subscription music services, an important developing market. The same is true with…
Rethinking Music Pts. 1 and 2 – Creativity, Commerce and Policy
February 10, 2011 OffCheck out these two excellent podcasts in preparation for the upcoming Rethink Music conference coming up this April in Boston. Radio Berkman #168 Rethinking Music Pt. 1Radio Berkman #173 Rethinking Music Pt. 2 – The Portrait of the Self-Published Artist
RIP, Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefheart)
December 17, 2010 OffCaptain Beefheart Dies at 69 Iconoclastic musician and painter Don Van Vliet died today after a lengthy battle with MS. Many of his recordings including Trout Mask Replica, Lick My Decals Off Baby, and Clear Spot where game-changers for me. A true original who will be missed. Check out Van Vliet’s paintings here: Run Paint…
The John Scofield Quartet: New Morning, The Paris Concert
December 9, 2010 OffCheck out this video by the great John Scofield and a killer quartet. I was very fortunate to know and study with John when I first arrived in Boston way back when. He is a wonderful person and a phenomenal jazz musician and innovator. This is a particularly good DVD with some nice extra footage.