Music-Loving Web Developer Needed for Secret Project

Posted on 22. May, 2010 by refe.

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I am currently knee deep in developing a new online platform that I believe answers a real need in the new music industry. (If you are part of the Creative Deconstruction Facebook community you already know this…) I’m working with Erik Peterson, the founder of music community and marketplace Plugola. We are very excited about the project, but [...]

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Music is Not Our Currency

Posted on 19. May, 2010 by Rich Huxley.

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The new music industries work in a very different way than the record business of the ’60’s. The precious 7 inch of plastic discs of that decade (when music demand far outstripped supply) were rare; clamoured for. Music lovers saved their pennies and tens of them would gather round a single radio to hear the [...]

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Music and Tech Recap – April 2010 Edition

Posted on 10. May, 2010 by Gabriel Nijmeh.

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There certainly was a lot of news and announcements in April even though it seemed to me that things got off to a slow start. Ultimately it turned into a Spring awakening as the month rolled on that it became a challenge to keep up with the avalanche of news, stories and announcements.
Some of the [...]

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Music and Tech Recap – February 2010 Edition

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Gabriel Nijmeh.

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The east coast edition of Digital Music Forum played out in New York on February 24th and 25th. Digital Music News did a great job capturing some of the key points raised in the various talks. Here a few of the interesting discussions and if you want to check out the rest, follow this link.

Live@DMF: [...]

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Can Music Stand on Its Own in Today’s Entertainment Culture?

Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by refe.

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Did you watch the Grammys? I didn’t.
Music’s self-proclaimed “biggest night” celebrated it’s 52nd year this past Sunday with one of the most colorful, over-the-top spectacles in the broadcast’s history. Pink pulled a Cirq Du Sole while dripping wet and suspended from the rafters. Lady Gaga played a duet with a rock and roll icon who more recently [...]

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Mother of All Music Tech Recaps – October Edition

Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by refe.

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This is a guest post by Gabriel Nijmeh, a business analyst and music technology enthusiast.

What a month of news and announcements coming from the digital music and tech world. The big Internet guns (Google, MySpace, Facebook) and a pack of known and new startups were battling for the top digital music business headlines. Funding, new [...]

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Sufjan Stevens on the Existential Crisis of the Album

Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by refe.

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The album has reigned as the prince of popular music formats for nearly a century. Yet, it’s become unclear how long this reign will last. Digital technology has transformed the way many listeners experience music and fueled a resurgence of the short-form single.
For the past several years bloggers, critics, industry pros and consumers have contributed [...]

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Deconstructing the Week in Music October 5 – 18

Posted on 18. Oct, 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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1,000 True Fans and the Importance of Milestones in Your Music Career

Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by refe.

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In any well-managed business each member of the team has a set of specific measurables to help them – and their employers – know whether or not they’re on track. Without these milestones it can be very difficult to remain focused and accomplish long term goals.
Artists and musicians are no different – except that they [...]