I’ve written a ton of articles about how to do things in the music business, but have very rarely written about why we do what we do. I’ve taken the time recently to ponder why I’ve chosen this profession and its high time that you do the same. Here are three of the main reasons [...] Continue Reading »
TribeRadio Episode 023
TribeRadio Episode 023: Zack Hill (VinylTribe LA) Jump - Funkatarium - Heat Recordings Kitchen People - Ba Ba Lou - New Breed Soulsearcher - Can’t Get Enough - Soulfuric Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Josh Patrick Remix) - White Label Martin Solveig & Stephy Haïk - Cabo Parano - Vega Records Lee Van Dowski & Glimpse - La Cocina del [...] Continue Reading »
The concept of FREE.
It may not be glaringly obvious, but my real mission right now is to help musical artists launch their careers. I want to help musicians who don’t have much experience or much money get a better handle on their sound. Since I’m not a manager or agent or record executive my role is to help [...] Continue Reading »
Pollyn – “Gave it Up”
When I hear bands like this I often feel sorry for the radio addicted generation who may never discover true creativity. Outside of cliche love songs and shake your bon bon beats, lies a much more interesting world. One in which this threesome lives. I refuse to classify them into one particular genre, because their [...] Continue Reading »
TribeRadio Episode 022
TribeRadio Episode 022: Steven Dimitri (VinylTribe LA) Ethan White & Lisa Shaw - Find The Way (Shur I Kan Dub) - Large Atjazz - Fifth Quarter (Presence remix) - Atjazz Record Co. Andy Ward feat Sofia Rubina - Streets of the Sun (Spin Science Dub) - Soul Heaven Jerome Sydenham - Jor-El - UK Promotions Grant Nelson - Brave New [...] Continue Reading »
Camp Lo – “Summer Love”
This group always makes me smile. No matter what BBQ you hit this summer, if their 90’s hit, “Lucini” isn’t playing at some point, you are at the wrong party. I found a new joint by the flashy duo over at Nahright recently. Same silky smooth flow over a Smokin’ Apples produced beat, puts me [...] Continue Reading »
The Most Selfish Post I’ve Ever Written
I have played many roles as an artist and worn many hats in business over the last twenty years in the music industry. I reflect here today to give you a background on why I write this blog and also to ask your opinion on a very important question. This question isn’t rhetorical and I [...] Continue Reading »