Creative Deconstruction, the Music Industry and DIY in 2010

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by refe in NEWS

As 2009 comes to an end I thought it might be a good time to evaluate how things are coming along here at Creative Deconstruction. I began work on the blog around February of this year, and published the first posts in March. Since then I’ve humbly watched as a nice little community has developed around the topics discussed here at the site. I have been extremely blessed by everyone who has contributed to the discussion, whether in the comments section, at the Facebook page or on Twitter. You guys are awesome and I can’t wait to hear even more from you in the coming year.

That is my number one Creative Deconstruction New Years resolution, by the way: to bring the conversation here to a new level. So, if you have been reading but haven’t felt comfortable commenting, or thought you don’t have anything to add I would encourage you to consider leaving your two cents. I want each post to be a conversation – I enjoy dissecting new ideas and music industry developments, but at the end of the day I don’t have all the answers (or anything close.) The comments section of this site often holds exponentially greater insight than the posts themselves, and I want to see even more of that in 2010.

Feedback

I’ve put together a quick survey below. Please do me the favor of answering the questions so that I know where all of you are at. I want Creative Deconstruction to be useful, and I plan on taking the results of this survey into consideration as a I make a few changes around here in the next few months.

Thanks everybody.

Refe









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13 Responses to “Creative Deconstruction, the Music Industry and DIY in 2010”

  1. Tweets that mention Creative Deconstruction, the Music Industry and DIY in 2010 | creative deconstruction -- Topsy.com

    18. Dec, 2009

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  2. Kevin English

    18. Dec, 2009

    Good for you Refe. Just a quick note to say thanks for making this blog happen. I know how difficult and time consuming it can be. Just know that we appreciate what you are doing…it’s evident in the amount of blogrolls I see you on. I’m adding it to my own as well.

    Cheers,

    Kevin

    • refe

      20. Dec, 2009

      I appreciate the feedback Kevin. It’s been great seeing your comments around here lately, and I hope you’ll continue to add your insights to the conversation.

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    18. Dec, 2009

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  4. Matt Rod

    19. Dec, 2009

    Man Refe, I think you have done an absolutely brilliant job.

    I think I must have found your blog just as it started, and right from the get-go it was one of my favourites.,

    The content is great, your ideas are interesting, relevant and very well explained.

    Sometimes people aren’t told when they’re doing well.

    So I’m just saying… fantastic blog.

    In the time it’s been around I think it’s tremendous how many people are becoming (it would seem) regular readers!

    Keep it up and I think you’ll have some serious new followers!

    • refe

      20. Dec, 2009

      Thanks Matt. I think you’re right – you were probably among the first two or three ‘regulars’ here. Thanks for sticking around as I’ve worked out some kinks. Even in the short time that this blog has been around it is entertaining to go back through the early posts and wonder what I was thinking…

  5. Al Goodwin

    21. Dec, 2009

    Splendid work Refe. As ever made me take a alook at my own actions as I like many others try to turn my art into a living and the opportunity to share more of my music.
    Good luck to “Creative Deconstruction” and all who sail in her.
    Love and music.
    Al.

  6. Martie Malaker

    21. Dec, 2009

    I completely agree with Matt…your blog is one of my favorites and I recommend it highly and often :) I wouldn’t change a thing, but I think it’s a great idea to aim for more interaction among readers. I always read the comments as well as the main article, but I am one of those “lurkers” so I will definitely make it a point to participate more often.

    I don’t know what you mean when you say you look at some of your earlier entries and wonder what you were thinking… I enjoy going through your archives and have read many posts several times!

    Thanks for all of your hard work and I’m looking forward to your next post!

    Martie

    • refe

      22. Dec, 2009

      Thanks Martie – always glad to see your name pop up around here.

  7. Mike Tobin

    22. Dec, 2009

    Have only just discovered “creative deconstruction” ( via Twitter) so clearly have some catching up to do. What I have read so far makes perfect sense to me. I hasten to add I am a “grizzled old veteran” of the Music Biz but I am on a steep learning curve re; social networking etc. I am enjoying every minute of it. I look forward to learning more from you in 2010.

    • refe

      22. Dec, 2009

      Glad you found us Mike – looking forward to hearing your perspective on the music business.

  8. Janet Hansen

    04. Jan, 2010

    Creative Deconstruction is one of my fave of all blogs. There is always an upbeat tone on your site and no one has a reason to start a debate for any reason here. What a breath of fresh air. Nothing worse than being talked down to by people who are your equals in this biz. And isn’t that what we’re doing anyway? Creating a more democratic path for musicians? Agreeing to disagree is one thing, but I’ve seen some rather disheartening things that make me wonder if anyone can agree on anything; or will the independent music biz turn out just like the label model with just a few telling everyone what is going to happen.

    If indeed music bloggers are filling in the gap where A & R people existed at labels (or that’s the latest I’ve heard) then more information on a wide range of music and styles needs to be heard from the blogger. One of the greatest mistakes I find is people only work w/musicians whose music they love. Being as subjective as it is, music needs to go through a vetting process. It’s a fair call to make if music is not well-received, but a clear reason why is equally important. It’s an important element in the DIY process.

    In my opinion, if this sort of vetting begins to happen, true commentary about the music rises to the top rather than the rumor mill around various parts of an artist’s life.

    • refe

      06. Jan, 2010

      Thanks Janet – that’s exactly the tone I’ve been working hard to set here on the site.

      The way forward for independent musicians (and independent music professionals, bloggers, etc.) is to begin learning to work together as a community. Without a centralized resource like a major record label to count on, our peers are all we’ve got. You just don’t facilitate open community by starting arguments and mocking other people’s ideas. Honesty is important, but so is respect.