Where Did All The Garage Bands Go?
When I moved into my neighborhood 25 years ago, if I went for a walk in any direction I would eventually run into the sound of a band practicing away in a basement or garage. I always liked to stop and listen to the songs they were playing to hear if they’re were doing their […]
Continue readingHow Hit Records Have Changed Over The Last 5 Years
Hit records continue to evolve, and that’s a good thing, right? Perhaps, but at least we can be glad they’re not staying the same like they more or less did for a couple of decades before the 2000s. Music research company MIDiA did did a study on hit song DNA over the last 5 years […]
Continue readingMusician, Book And Magazine Publisher Mike Lawson On My Latest Podcast
In this week’s podcast episode, my guest is musician, book and magazine publisher, and artist Mike Lawson, who also happens to be my book publishing champion. Mike was the person who took a chance on me to publish my first book, and then most of my subsequent 20+ books after that. He’s since gone on to […]
Continue readingWhen Did Rock Music Die?
Anyone who’s an aficionado of rock music knows that it’s no longer the dominant music genre, having been supplanted as the top dog over time by a combination of pop, rap/hip-hop, and country. It’s a natural thing for tastes to change and when that happens hardly anything in sociology is left unscathed. So the question […]
Continue readingRecorded Music Had A Great Year – Or Did It?
If you look at the 2024 recorded music market numbers just released by Media (see the graphic below), you’d think that the music industry is prospering more than ever. Data can be interpreted various ways though, and what some see as a victory, others see as a big red flag. For instance, there was a […]
Continue readingDreamliner Tour Bus CEO Rich Thomson On My Latest Podcast
In this week’s podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rich Thomson, the founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, a leading provider of tour buses and logistics in the United States. Rich’s journey in the industry began in 2020 with just 12 coaches, and he has since expanded Dreamliner to an impressive fleet […]
Continue readingEngineer, Mixer, And Podcaster Matt Boudreau On My Latest Podcast
In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with engineer, mixer, and podcaster Matt Boudreau. Matt’s musical journey began in the late ’80s as a band member and drummer, eventually transitioning into the world of audio recording in 1994. Since then, he’s developed expertise in Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing, with credits including Alanis Morissette, Death […]
Continue readingSidney Swift’s Journey From Celeb Producer To Tech Entrepreneur On My Latest Podcast
In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and music tech entrepreneur Sidney Swift. Sidney is a 10x platinum producer with major credits like Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more. In 2019, he started Defient to bridge the gap between music, pop culture, and next-gen technologies. This […]
Continue readingWhat If I Told You That TikTok Is Losing Popularity With Music Users?
This has been an on again/off again year for TikTok, and for now, it’s back in the good graces of US regulators. You would think that would be wonderful news for artists and record labels alike, but there’s growing evidence that the popularity of music on the platform, especially with its youngest music users, is […]
Continue readingSuper Bowl Performers Get Paid How Much?
I know that we’re about 10 days past the event, but the question keeps getting asked, “How much did Kendrick Lamar get paid for his halftime appearance at this past Super Bowl?” In fact, how much does any artist make? Surprisingly, they all get paid the same and it’s far less than you think. According […]
Continue readingThe Unknown Life Of A Music Attorney With Mimi Camara On My Latest Podcast
In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with music attorney Mimi Camara. With a background in business and legal affairs at major labels like Atlantic, Warner Brothers, and Encore Records, Mimi has transitioned to focus on helping independent artists navigate the complexities of the music industry while building sustainable careers. We kicked off our conversation […]
Continue readingPrivate Equity Firms Have Come For The US Performance Rights Organizations, And Guess Who Will Suffer
When I was growing up in the business, the one thing that you could always trust was that the U.S. performance rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) were looking out for your songwriting interests. As a matter of fact, I think most songwriters felt that while the music business as a whole was picking your pocket, […]
Continue readingTelevision Composer Richard Tozzoli On My Latest Podcast
In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Grammy-nominated producer/mixer/composer, Richard Tozzoli. Rich may be the most prolific television composer anywhere, as his work has appeared in an astounding 1800 TV series, 20,000 episodes, in 40 countries. His unique style has been featured on CBS Sports, NBC Olympics, Counting Cars, Pawn Stars, Duck Dynasty, Trading […]
Continue readingBreaking Sonic Barriers With The Mutantrumpet Inventor Ben Neill On My Latest Podcast
In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with enowned musician, composer, and inventor of the groundbreaking Mutantrumpet Ben Neill. Ben’s Mutantrumpet is a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument that combines 3 trumpets and a trombone into one. It then incorporates interactive computer technologies that produces a sound that blurs the lines between acoustic and electronic music. Ben […]
Continue reading5 Things The US Copyright Office Decided About AI-Generated Content
There are a lot of grey areas when it comes to copyright and AI-generated content that makes even intellectual property attorneys sometimes scratch their heads. Over the last year, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has been slowly issuing rulings that have helped shed light on the subject, but several facets of how AI intersects with […]
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