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What’s the new A&R?
In my previous post, I discussed the recent announcement by Thom Yorke of Radiohead that he was pulling his music from Spotify. This announcement has caused quite a stir, with lots of people taking pro...
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Who killed the music industry? An interactive explainer | PandoDaily
An easy to follow essay on how we got into this mess: Who killed the music industry? An interactive explainer | PandoDaily.Filed under: Music, Music Industry, Musings, Streaming music Tagged: death of...
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Streaming Shakes Up Music Industry’s Model for Royalties – NYTimes.com
More musicians weigh in on the subject of the financial side of online streaming: Streaming Shakes Up Music Industry’s Model for Royalties – NYTimes.com.Filed under: Music Industry, Musings Tagged:...
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Musical influences
I’ve put together a collection of composers and performers who have influenced the creation of “Music Chamber.” I think you’ll be able to see a common thread here. All of these pieces have a focus on...
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Waiting for the Sergeant Pepper Moment
I’ll be chairing one of the featured panels at IBC this year called, “Waiting for the Sergeant Pepper Moment,” looking at the potential technology has to change the way we make television. You can read...
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Cinema Volta back catalogue now on Bandcamp
Free music just in time for a celebration of the equinox. Have an ambient weekend with the full Cinema Volta back catalogue, now available on the pay what you want music site Bandcamp. You can find the...
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Helping Bands Play to the Crowd, Long Before the Show – NYTimes.com
Only 15 shows booked so far, but an interesting idea – sort of the Air BnB of concert booking. If this could be combined with the new trend in concerts in private homes, it could get really...
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Live Music from Cinema Volta
My friends Jackie and Stephen have started a series of salons in Dennistoun called, “House Music.” I had the privilege of performing last night along with the artist Sue Tompkins. The feeling in the...
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And the beat goes on . . .
It seems clear now that the headphones and the streaming music service are secondary acquisitions for Apple – with the Beats deal, they’ve just acquired the head of Interscope records. I would expect...
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Performing Live in Glasgow
Solo Ambient Guitar Performance at CCA Glasgow Tuesday the 21st of October , 7pm – 11pm £4 + £1 booking fee All ages Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JD United Kingdom...
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