The Importance of Innovation in Music

Posted on 31. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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As a music listener, what is the most important factor that determines whether or not you like a particular song, or album, or artist? The last couple of posts I’ve published have produced quite a few comments that seem to consider innovation to be the litmus test. That doesn’t surprise me at all, and I’d [...]

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“An Old Man’s Perspective” on the Current State of Rock and Roll

Posted on 27. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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I received this email yesterday from a man named David Sherbow in response to a comment I left on a post he had written. I felt like his perspective was worth sharing, so I’ve included his message in its entirety:

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The Defining Sound of this Decade is … Undefined.

Posted on 26. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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Throughout the history of rock and roll certain bands or sounds have emerged every decade or so that have defined an era of music. Elvis, The Beatles, Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana – each one of these acts challenged the mainstream or uniquely tapped into the pulse of their generation. It’s now 2009 – who is our [...]

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New Music Releases August 25th 2009

Posted on 26. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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Lot’s of new releases this week including Blizten Trapper’s highly engaging Black River Killer, and Mew’s excessively titled No More Stories Are Told Today I’m Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories the World is Grey I’m Tired Let’s Wash Away. Imogen Heap’s Ellipse officially launched this week with a deluxe edition that includes a [...]

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Deconstructing the Week in Music August 17-23

Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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Here’s a recap of what went on in the music industry this week. Make sure to check out anything you might have missed and leave your comments. Know something we don’t? Submit a story.

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Imogen Heap Update Plus Full Streaming of New Album

Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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A few days ago Heap posted an update on Twitter linking to her website where she has her new album Ellipse streaming in its entirety. The record doesn’t officially drop until August 25th in the US.

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What Will it Take to Unite Artist, Industry and Fan?

Posted on 19. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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The recording industry is bankrupting fans in court, technology is reshaping the marketplace faster than anyone can keep up, and fewer people than ever before are buying music. How did we get here? More importantly, how do we respond?

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New Music Releases – August 18th 2009

Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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There are a few solid new releases this week. Australia’s Temper Trap is one that I can definitely recommend that you check out (I think Australia may be taking over the world – or at least this blog recently!) The vinyl edition of The Cave Singers Welcome Joyis a solid offering, boasting melodic guitar-driven folk rock [...]

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Guest Post: What Makes A Great Live Performance?

Posted on 17. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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This is a guest post by Andrew McMillen, a music writer based in Brisbane, Australia. Andrew is coordinating blog content for an Australian music event, One Movement For Music, which debuts in October 2009. The blog at OneMovementWord.com contains interviews with artists and speakers appearing at the event, Australian music news, as well as guest [...]