Forward Thinking Indie Music Blog

Logic Pro 64-bit talk of the NAMM music show

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:39:50 +0000

Apple’s release of Logic Pro 9.1 two days before the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. last week caused quite a stir on the show floor with developers, engineers and song writers.

Release your music on vinyl

Craig Arnatt — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:29:22 +0000

VINYL RECORD PACKAGE PRICES
All vinyl packages include: Mastering, Full Processing, 2-color Labels, and Test Pressings.

Maneuverability

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:10:58 +0000

In the words of Seth Godin,

What a decade

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:37:18 +0000

Looking Back Ten Years. Are We Up Or Are We Down?
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By Moses Avalon

The Word at Midem - Digital Aggregators

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:11:45 +0000

Music Ally's Stuart Dredge sat in on the MidemNet Lab Pitch Session this morning, where 15 handpicked digital music startups showed off their services.

EMI in hot water?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:17:52 +0000

Big Cuts Ahead As EMI Fights For Survival

CDman: Thinking of You this Valentines Day

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:14:39 +0000

CDman wants to be Your Valentine

Cheap Trick's Manager David Frey Responds To SoundScan Controversy

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:40:20 +0000

On Thursday' Cheap Trick manager David Frey published a scathing attack on the collection and sale of artist data by Soundscan and others.

Ian Rogers On Artist Marketing

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:42:02 +0000

Do Something Small Weekly, Something Big Monthly

Olympic concert accident injures fans

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:58:35 +0000

Live Nation Olympic concert mishap leaves 19 people injured
Feb 17, 2010, 10:18 AM ET

CDman supports Indie Artists

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:08:40 +0000

In order to help indie artists everywhere, we have reduced our Jewel Case items
by up to 25%. Thats more profit at the merch table, more gas in the tour bus

Free music handouts?

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:43:21 +0000

Everybody wants a hand-out in this world of Free media , free music, free software......

I think Seth Godin usually has it right ---->

Here are his thoughts:

Who owns the music consumer?

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:09:45 +0000

Stuart Dredge from Music Ally reports from the final panel session of today's MIDEM Manager Summit, which focused on fan data, and the ownership thereof...read more

The end of EMI?

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:20:06 +0000

Say Goodbye To EMI
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by:Moses Avalon

Does your band need ISRC Codes?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:22:03 +0000

From our indie music corner:

What is the ISRC?

David leaves Goliath to take the D.I.Y Path

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:06:01 +0000

Over the last twenty years I have watched the tables turn in this industry, from the labels to the artists.There was a time in recent history when the goal of every songwriter and band I knew

Want to Accomplish your Goals - Make another List

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:55:06 +0000

Seth Godin is always full of great ideas and insight - I couldn't help but share this - I hope it helps

Creating the list

How we assure CD and DVD content masters are ready

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:03:48 +0000

When you supply your content master, its always a bit fear inspiring to know if it will turn out exactly as you created it.

Pink Floyd Vs. EMI - The Digital Battleground

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:40:27 +0000

A little while back I recall reading an article about Robert Fripp (guitarist for King Crimson) and his ongoing battle to stop his previous

Free Rooms for Bands ? Bring it on!

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:16:14 +0000

As a touring musician for 12 years I always joked that artists should get Free Hotels and Cell coverage.The long periods away from any semblance of normality, home and family, while self-impos