Some people think that internet radio started very recently. In fact it has been around for over a decade. However, it is only in recent years that the true power if this medium has been realized. The true power in this case is its global reach. No other radio station can vouch for this sort [...]
Way before the television or “the idiot box” as it is so fondly called started to invade our living rooms we had only the radio to entertain us. The radio was a major form of entertainment, news and information to the general public in the old days. No wonder that even in the ultra modern [...]
Way before the television or the idiot box as it is so fondly called, started to invade our living rooms, we had only the radio to support out entertainment needs. The radio was a major form of entertainment, news and information to the general public in the olden days. No wonder that even in the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]