Stop by for Steve Albini’s words; stay for the comments
Steve Albini created a fake ad for the Chicago Reader with some comments on Record Store Day and the importance of indie record stores. It’s a fun read, but know that you will not get your money’s worth if you don’t check out the argument that is going on in the comments over record...
Generosity as Marketing Tool
Thoughts from Hypebot on exceeding your fans’ expectations, inspired by Coldplay’s announcement of a few live album that they will be releasing in May. It’s a small article, but it ends with a key question: “How are you exceeding your fans/customers/stakeholders expectations?” Read more here.
Listening @theflyingchange–br…
Listening @theflyingchange–brilliant & unexpected alt-country that deserves more than a 140chr review: http://bit.ly/17ogwt #followfriday
NPR on the history of the Boom…
NPR on the history of the Boom Box, including commentary from @FABNEWYORK and some killer vintage photos http://bit.ly/Rkfih
Origami – L.A.’s New Vinyl Specialty Shop
I realize that old-school media loves to run stories on how “vinyl is back,” but they still make me smile–especially when they focus on indie music retailers. Read more about Echo Park’s new vinyl specialty shop Origami in this (surprisingly) accurate article from the LA Times (and the store is even co-owned by Mark...
What can Whrrl do for independ…
What can Whrrl do for independent musicians? We interviewed @whrrlmusic and found out: http://bit.ly/Ap0ZN
Woke up singing this classic. …
Woke up singing this classic. Don’t know if an unremembered dream or the infectious intro is to blame… ♫ http://blip.fm/~57dwt
At a panel called “How to Buil…
At a panel called “How to Build A Business Warren Buffet Would Buy”–it’s unexpectedly entertaining…
Producers: Show Depeche Mode what you can do!
Beatportal has announced their Depeche Mode remix contest, where you can win some amazing (and expensive!) new gear for submitting the best remix, as voted on by listeners, Beatportal staff and the band. Granted, you have to pay $3.99 to get access to the parts, but if you are confident in your skills, it...
Nothing like some free music in shadow of the Cyclone…
I have no idea what Coney Island will be like this year due to the legal chaos surrounding its development (RIP), but with free performances from Frightened Rabbit, The Raveonettes and Micachu & the Shapes, I know I’ve got a least one reason to hop on the D train and ride to the end...
Smackdown: Music Is My Day Job vs. Digital Music News