Sheryl Crow still lives in Nashville, but she’s way over her flirtation with that town’s reigning genre, which lasted for all of one album. The process of promoting 2013’s Feels Like Home which she refers to as her “mega-country” record soured her on the country biz,...
On 11th May 2017, the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) will present Live + Loud Festival at Proud Galleries in Camden. This year will be supported by London’s biggest student events promoters Wicked Student Nights (WSN). Now in its third year, this end of year showcase is more...
In the past we went over some really simple techniques for getting great sounds from your home recordings. While the technical side is always the most exciting, it can also be the most frustrating if you haven’t established really clear goals for what you’re looking to achieve in the studio. So...
There is so much to like about the music industry. Musicians bring so much joy, comfort and energy to those that listen (and watch). The overwhelming volume of musical art being created by passionate and devoted people is staggering in both its scale and devotion. The music industry is a great thing. You...
Do you remember how your parents called you down for dinner when you were a kid? Because the culture you were born into has an enormous affect on your vocal power. Moving your beyond cultural influences starts by acknowledging and understanding them.
Your inner dialogue
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“At this point, it isn’t about an apology, it’s about libel,” said Franklin, who had great success with some songs originally associated with Warwick, notably “I Say a Little Prayer.” “We’ve never been friends,” Franklin added, “and I don’t...
Gigging and touring involve a ton of downtime, mostly during the hours between load-in and the actual performance. So naturally, musicians tend to fill the time with various rituals that they repeat every gig prior to heading onstage. While some rituals may be based on pure superstition or only relevant...
Elton John is recovering at home after spending two nights in intensive care at a London hospital after contracting a “harmful and unusual bacterial infection” during a recent tour of South America. As reported by Uproxx, John’s team released an official statement explaining the situation....
Stage fright is something that almost anybody who has stood in front of a group of people has had to deal with. There is no method that will make it go away immediately, but with a good mindset, your stage fright will disappear gradually as you perform. Here are some things that might help a lot,...
We can all probably recall a time where we went to a concert and came out thinking, “Meh, it was fine, but nothing special” or, “We just expected more.” Most of the time, this isn’t because the artist did anything wrong like bungle lyrics or sing off-key; it’s more...
A thief who smashed in the windows of a car to steal musical instruments was captured on CCTV. The theft took place in the early hours on Thursday morning in Bangor, Gwynedd in North Wales. According to musician who had his goods stolen, the robber smashed a car window and stole a Miyazawa flute,...
“Make Music Count is the new creative Mathematics curriculum that teaches each lesson through learning how to play a song on the piano,” explains the program’s website. “Each musical note that is played is derived by solving an algebraic equation. Here is a new method teachers can use to...
Kobalt Music Recordings is looking for a friendly, dynamic and experienced music industry professional to work closely with the International Marketing teams in London, NY and LA, KMR’s artist community and the London-based Digital Operations/Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate and timely build...
The UK funder of new music and talent development has launched the initiative in association with the BASCA Trust, a charity dedicated to music education and supporting songwriters and composers. PRS Foundation and the BASCA Trust have initiated this fund in response to the fact that songwriters and...
When we talk about a live-show setup, we’re usually referring to gear, obviously. But there’s actually more you can do to ensure a memorable performance. Sounding good is the bulk of the battle, of course, but looking good counts for something, too. Visual effects onstage, lighting, and...
