July 2010
6 posts
Gimix
The Anti-Gravity Theory of the Music Industry; Or:...
NOTE: Another old post rescued from my previous blog. I currently work with a company called AWAL, who I think resolve some of the issues I’m talking about here. This was also written before Topspin appeared, who are also making interesting moves in this area.
Here’s an analogy.
Think of the traditional record industry as a planet. Over time it’s grown bigger and bigger, and pulled all...
8 albums every budding songwriter should hear
NOTE: this is an old post from a blog of mine that was hacked and destroyed a couple of years back (hence the reference to Ashlee Simpson). Found this draft and though I’d repost it. It’s a bit, um, hostile, but I stand by the choices.
Two motivations for this post:
1. Hearing Ashlee Simpson’s new single Outta My Head today. It’s quite possibly the worst song ever made. It was written...
July playlist: best of 2010 so far
It’s been a fairly remarkable few months for music so far, and perhaps 2010 is shaping up to be a vintage year. It would make sense, as artists and labels face up to an online audience unwilling to invest in music that isn’t going to sustain interest beyond a couple of streams. Seems like everyone’s trying harder at the moment. Here’s my pick of the top tracks from the...
The Disappearing Man
I’m saying goodbye to my old music and moving on to a new project. Here’s a round-up of recent things - some more polished than others - that sit together effectively enough as an ‘album’. Free to download if you’re that way inclined.
The Disappearing Man by fakesensations
Wanted: female vocalist
I’m looking for a female vocalist (London-based) for a new music project I’m working on. In the first instance I need some vocals laid down on around 6 demo tracks, and after that there will be the potential for some live work. There is a budget for the sessions so you will not be asked to work for free.
I’m after a specific kind of English voice - reference points would be Jane...
