creative deconstruction

Music and Tech Recap – February 2010 Edition

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Gabriel Nijmeh.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 [...]

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New Music Releases – October 6, 2009

Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by refe.

Lot’s of new music this week from the likes of Built to Spill, Mission of Burma, The Raveonette’s, Sufjan Stevens and the Xx’s. Also reissues from Kraftwerk and New Order.

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Deconstructing the Week in Music September 21 – October 4

Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by refe.

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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New Music Releases – September 29, 2009

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by refe.

This week brings us several worthwhile new albums. I am particularly excited about Cymbals Eat Guitars Why There Are Mountains. These guys show a ton of promise and I found this record to be a great listen.
Karen O and the Kids give us an early taste of Where the Wild Things Are with their excellent [...]

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Is Your Release Strategy Driving Fan Engagement – Or Preventing it?

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by refe.

Modern music marketing is about the artist-fan relationship. Along with live performances, new music releases should be considered the backbone of this relationship, not simply a product to drive revenue or attendance.

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