Talk about a facelift. With the transformation of radio into its latest offering in the form of streaming radio, this has exponentially increased the number of listeners for any particular radio station that was just aired in one location.
Of course, the internet with its large user base allows one and all to tune into radio [...]
Getting into the music business is hard enough, selling records and staying successful is another matter altogether. There is a reality check that you have to face at some point in your career as a musician; this could be before you start, in the middle and sadly towards the end. The hard truth you have [...]
Your demo tape is the key to opening doors in the music industry. You can only be discovered by showcasing your talent to music industry professionals and talent scouts.
When recording your demo tape, a lot of effort must be taken so that the end product is of high quality. For example, if you are showcasing [...]
Songwriting is partly a skill and partly a gift. Some people are born with the talent required and some figure a way to write great songs. Even if your first attempts seem to be useless, do not get discouraged. As with any other skill, it has to be worked on and eventually, you will start [...]
Once your band has gotten sufficient practice, created a press kit, demo, and have gotten some free gigs for exposure under your belt, you should consider booking a gig for your band. Start out by scoping the local area for venues that the band would like to play at. You should look into the venues’ [...]
Most musicians want record deals but are unfamiliar about what a record deal means and what they need to be aware of before signing a contract. A record deal is a legal document that specifies the terms involved in a business relationship between an individual or band and a corporation. The main forms of contracts [...]
After nearly a seven-year break, Irish rock band, The Cranberries is all set to reunite for a tour in North America and Europe with a few new songs as well as well known songs such as ‘Zombie’ and ‘Linger’. Singer, Dolores O’Riordan performed with only some band members in Dublin in January, making in the [...]
Country singer, Shania Twain is back in the spotlight after her marriage broke up, and back with a new man! It has been almost a year after Twain separated from her husband of fourteen years, who was having an affair. This breakup also ended a very lucrative partnership she had with her husband, Robert John [...]
In top spot on iTunes’ top selling single list is Miley Cyrus’s ‘Party in the USA’ of which the demo was leaked online in July and has reviews rating it an up-tempo track with semi-autobiographical lyrics. Next in line is ‘I Gotta Feeling’ by the Black Eyed Peas. This infectious song has a catchy tune, [...]
The world’s largest and most exciting racing series just got bigger. This year the 2009 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore will be set to a soundtrack of international music stars. Beyonce, the Black Eyed Peas, and others are scheduled to play in “F1 Rocks,” an unparalleled music event. This pop and rock music phenomenon [...]