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The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.
And so I Jumped....
Hi. I'm Stuart. Yesterday I finally made the Earth-altering decision to jump. Now just to clarify, not physically jump, you know, off something high up (first thing you should know is I am scared of heights).
Stuart LunnPublished 7 years ago in BeatMusician as Thinker
Bear with me, I don't write nearly enough and tend to ramble as thoughts come to me. It'll be a pleasant surprise to find a unifying or guiding thread to my little story.
Grant HannerPublished 7 years ago in BeatI Hate Music
Growing up there was always one thing I claimed...no...one thing I PROMISED I would never do and that was get old. Over and over again I repeated this apparent fact as if it was my own precious mantra, a defiant war cry of a snot nosed, smug teen who knew he was different to those that came before him. I acted as if I was the first 'Lost Boy' and mocked my peers who claimed that the music I listened to was just noise and they simply didn't get it.
Two of Hip-Hop's Biggest Moguls Make Forbes' List of "Greatest Living Business Minds" in 100th Anniversary Issue
Forbes Magazine has achieved a major milestone this month. On September 15, 2017, the bi-weekly American business publication celebrated its 100-year anniversary of being in commission.
Victor TrammellPublished 7 years ago in BeatOutlaw Gets Invite
Jason Isbell doesn’t care about the Country Music Association. He tweeted as much when pestered online back in June as to why he wasn’t appearing at CMA fest: “Sorry guys I won’t be playing any CMA fest gigs. The reason is I did not want to do that.” He cares even less for mainstream country music, going as far as saying this past July in Rolling Stone: “Most of that is just really bad music to me.” That's what made his nomination for CMA album of the year, announced September 4th, a stunner of sorts for independent artists, sending shockwaves down Music Row. Isbell has, on his own terms, become one of the most universally acclaimed songwriters of his generation. Never shy to share his thoughts, he never misses a chance to make it known he has little in common with today’s country music–other than the fact that they both call Nashville home. His album, The Nashville Sound, is one of the years most celebrated for its powerful and progressive lyrics on difficult subjects like gender inequality, mortality, race, and, of course, Trump.
Joseph J FarleyPublished 7 years ago in BeatA Guide to the Outback Musician's Survival Guide
I have always said that a successful piece of writing is one which achieves its aim and justifies the subject matter. Phil Circle’s book The Outback Musician’s Survival Guide is a successful book. The blurb on the back declares that Phil is here to tell us “what it’s really like for 99% of America’s music industry people.” In doing so, he takes us on an adventure through a lot of his own experiences: humorous or painful or a mixture of the two. On the way, he reveals quite a lot of very useful advice for artists of all kinds as well as music-specific insights, guidance and practical instructions. This book will rid you of any illusions you have been fed by the media, that to be in the music industry is to be a stylish millionaire who is constantly followed by cameras and wins glamorous awards every second day. For this reason, it should be standard reading for those, all those who would like to start a career in music or for those who have already tried to make it but are feeling jaded and uninspired. Phil’s delight in music and his deep commitment to the art of making it pour out from every page. It is impossible not to be swept away on his current of passion.
Sarah JanePublished 7 years ago in BeatThe Latest TSwizzle Controversy, Fan Power, Unsigned Musicians
Whether you like the woman or not, Taylor Swift has certainly sparked some controversy in her time as a seemingly evolving and rebirthing musician. She seems to have taken several leaves out of the books of women like Madonna and my personal messiah Cher in that reinvention seems to be her favourite pastime. Is this all down to 360 pressure or is Taylor really the kind of woman who wants to inspire people to change themselves whenever the rest of the world gets bored? Who knows, this article isn't about her personal choices anyway.
Fallen Rock Star
I grew up out in the country. We didn't have a farm but I loved that country home. My dream is to one day be financially free with a house in the country.
Bryan RJ DelormePublished 7 years ago in BeatLife as a Composer
So, I am not that crazy haired man who sits at a piano all day watching the birds feed their chicks on a crusty winter's morning. I don't wear smart clothes all the time nor do I have the fascination with art. I don't speak proper, and my accent is more common than the number one top chart tune constantly played on the radio.
Southern Rap Mogul Master P is the New Owner of a Professional Basketball Team
Hip-hop music has been the conduit for a number of renaissance men who utilize their platform as rappers in order to successfully propel themselves into various other business endeavors.
Victor TrammellPublished 7 years ago in Beat3 Effective Ways to Improve Your Music Now!
Starting a career in music can be a tough journey with little to no direction on how to achieve your goals. Sure, there are countless websites that can tell you one thing or another, but none of them really seem to provide methods for someone who is just getting started or have little to no funds to cover simple costs like production and studio time. These three ways are just a few of the methods I have used in my journey in becoming a professional songwriter.While my pockets were in the process of growing, I learned to be resourceful spending little to no money at all to keep me consistently working in my field of writing music. This isn’t just limited to songwriters, these tools can have a powerful effect in any field in music be it an upcoming instrumentalist, music producer, rapper, or singer. So I present you three effective ways to improve your song making process now!
Pete AdamsPublished 7 years ago in BeatSoundCloud Avoids a Total Shutdown
One of the biggest digital music sharing platforms in the world was able to prevent itself from totally going under due to some last minute business decisions.
Victor TrammellPublished 7 years ago in Beat