December 2010
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WatchThe Black Angels are fantastic. They’re a great bunch of psychedelic rockers from Texas, whom I had the privilege to work with this September in NYC. I production managed and recorded huge secret show for them at a gothic synagogue in the Lower East Side. I also got to record them in Gibson’s player lounge in the old Hit Factory studio. Lots of video footage from everything, and...
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WatchBlack Angels live at Angel Orensanz. I was the production manager and live recording engineer. This is bootleg audio/video, not mine.
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WatchBlack Angels live at Angel Orensanz. I was the production manager and live recording engineer. This is bootleg audio/video, not mine.
July 2010
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Music vs. Social Media: An Inverse Relationship
So I’m sitting on a bus headed back to Boston after working in NYC all week. I’ve been thinking that social media and the music industry are very similar in many ways, yet are moving in opposite directions.
The music industry has a long history, and until recently, few major influencers. Now the industry is saturated with influence and bringing in way less money. Reaching out to...
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WatchCheck out The Daily Rind on July 19th for a Live Blog of the New Music Seminar in NYC. I will be live blogging for The Orchard, a global leader in audio and video distribution, and comprehensive digital strategy.
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June 2010
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5 Tips for Selling Music Online
1. Use all viable paths:
There are so many ways to sell music, and consumers definitely have preferences. These preferences vary greatly and it’s important to provide retail options for everyone. Selling direct to fans is a growing and wonderful movement, absolutely sell your content directly from your website. It allows you to connect with your fans on your ground, and generates greater...