Broke
Is this the new “Blurred Lines”? I’d say it’s a one listen smash, but that’s not an accurate...
Today’s Music Business
Stars are smaller than ever before. You might be number one on Spotify, you might generate a lot of ink in traditional media, but tons of...
The Beastie Boys Movie
It’s fantastic. Too bad it’s on Apple TV+. Like I always tell you, distribution is king, and if you want...
Talking Heads Songs As Midcentury Pulp Novels
I really like this discussion of the Talking Heads. All of the imagery is delightfully retro + post-modern. It is an...
Caroline Jones: Tough Guys
Interesting song from a rising country star: Caroline Jones Caroline Jones – Guitar Talk (Behind the Scenes of Bare Feet) ...
Lizzo: NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
NPR: Lots of musicians cut corners during sound check. It’s a time to make sure everyone’s in tune and in balance,...
Renee Olstead, Summertime
I have been meaning to share this for some time, and since it is Summertime, now is as good an evening as any. In the early 2000s, we...
The David Crosby Movie
David Crosby: Remember My Name It’s utterly fantastic. Riveting. If you were around back then, if “Deja Vu” was a staple in your...
Rolling Stone Analysis on Streaming
What is Happening to Streaming’s Superstars? My conclusions: 1. The major labels are screwed. 2. Rock isn’t as dead...
MIB: A Guitarist on Taking Care of Business
Read every document. Look at every contract that goes in and out for show performances. Run spreadsheets to see what the gross is going...