Don’t waste time going to band practice

If you’re anything like me, you really don’t have the 20 hours a week to devote to jamming at the studio with the band, or the capital to be able to fund recording a mediocre album with some badass engineer. Also, (if you’re anything like me) you feel like everything and anything is cooler when done through social media. Tools like Indaba and Bojam are changing the way bands are being formed and providing an easy way for musicians from all around the world to... Read More

Summer is almost over but these songs are not

2009, year of the lap steel? Sitting on the shores of the bayou, sipping on some Arnold Palmers, HA! For me, it was stuffing myself into a life-jacket converted into a diaper to keep me afloat on the lovely California Delta. Either which way, I’d be listening to the same music. I’ve been a tad bit obsessed with a few songs/bands these past few months and probably will be until I find my next fix. A few of these albums have been out for a while. My bad for not getting... Read More

Thoughts on Music Label Alternative: Polyphonic

The NY Times posted an article the other day on the new structure of the Music Industry and one particular venture, Polyphonic. Polyphonic is headed up by big names in the music scene: Radiohead’s manager as well as some top tiers from Nettwerk Music Group. No doubt that these guys know what they’re doing. However, there has been much talk recently on the future of the music industry, where its going, how people are going to make money, etc, etc. Some companies, like... Read More