Rock or roll with it? The business and commonality conflict of music
This past weekend, I spent my time taking in the knowledge and unorthodox visions of many people, from all across the spectrum of music and…
Status is only shelf deep: Stay focused on the search
The end of last week saw the “Blog on the Huffington Post” publish a piece on why J.K. Rowling should step aside so other writers don’t…
Identify yourself! Don’t worry, I’m a ‘pro’ at that.
Plagiarism has been around for centuries upon centuries, even if it has not always been defined or dealt with in the ways of today’s western judicial…
It’s…ALIVE! Wait, is it?: Defining “live” with 2013 tech
Just under a week ago, a conference based out of London, titled “Music 4.5,” held an event subtitled “The Rise of Video.” A major talking point…
“Just beCAUSE” isn’t reason for alarm. Or is it?
During the past week or so, news of communal lyric site Rap Genius‘s pile of legal troubles with the National Music Publishers Association, has re-lit the wick…
Fan the flames of fame without fueling (overly) friendly fire
If you like music, movies, TV, books, games or basically any kind hobby of moderately common usage at all, then chances are you know (either personally…
Convoluted conferences (and how we can get AAMPP’ed for a change)
Note to my readers: Before I get into the usual contemplations on another arts related quandary, I want to talk to you, my readers, about some…
His Master’s Voice Seems Destined to Go Mute
In case anyone from a country without an HMV store is wondering about the title, that’s what the “HMV” stands for: “His Master’s Voice.” A business…
From Pressing to Publishing, Musing on the DIY Route
“There is no substitute for hard work” -Thomas Edison “Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement,…
It’s a Red-Orange vs. Orange-Red Kind of Thing
Promotional Image for “The Behemians” Movie (Cit. The Bomehiams Movie Facebook Photos) I’m no visual artist. I used to be, but don’t let the title…