In this day and age, we are constantly inundated with new music from a multitude of channels—Spotify Discover Weekly Playlists, Youtube recommended videos, and releases pouring onto every streaming device you can think of. And say what you will about the quality and style preferences heard in some of today’s hottest tracks, it is truly […]
How to Maintain Your Piano Properly
If you enjoy playing music or listening to others play, owning a piano can be a great privilege. Proper maintenance will help make the instrument last and keep it sounding good for years. On the other hand, neglect could considerably shorten the lifespan of the instrument. How can you keep your piano looking and sounding […]
A Consumer’s Guide to Song-snatching (Part Two)
We know you’ve been anxious for part two of Clinton Heylin’s article on the art of song-snatching, so here it is! If you missed part one, you can find it here! 6. James Bond Theme In 2001 fabled film composer John Barry was finally forced to defend a libel suit brought by Monty Norman after […]
A Consumer’s Guide To Song-snatching (Part One)
Perhaps best known for his extensive writing on Bob Dylan, Clinton Heylin has been called “a formidable rock historian” (The Australian), “Arguable the world’s greatest rock biographer” (The Irish Independent), and “One of music writing’s foremost practitioners” (Irish Examiner). His work also includes biographies on Van Morrison and Sandy Denny in addition to numerous other […]
Streaming Services, Good or Bad for Indie Music
The recent launch of Apple Music has brought a clearer image of the streaming music market. While the money keeps flowing and new subscribers tune in every day, how does this affect the indie artist? The continued rise of streaming music is just the beginning of a transition into a digital-only market. Numbers are up […]
