This Weeks Topic:
A&R
It's no secret that bands promote themselves much differently now than they did 5-10-15 years ago. With the popularity of social networking sites, blogging and file sharing it's easier than ever for a band to put themselves out there for the world to see (and hear). Our panelists help us figure it out.
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Richard
Blakeley
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Justin
Ouellette
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Jakob
Lodwick
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Bill
Crandall
Editor in Chief
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Geoff
Harrison
Artist Manager, GSH Music Management >>
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Sean
Roberts
Artist Manager, Juggernaut Mgmt. & Consultation >>
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Ryan
Schreiber
Founder/President, Pitchfork Media >>
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Adam
Farrell
Head of Marketing, Beggars Group >>
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Samantha
Pogue
Director of Marketing, Doghouse Records >>
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Jonny
Kaps
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Howard
Wulkan
Licensing Director, Expansion Team >>
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Maura
Johnston
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Michael
Azerrad
Music journalist and author >>
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Sean
Eden
Musician
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Entrepreneurial Websites
Airing 8.25.08
Who doesn't have a muxtape nowadays? We all know and love sites like muxtape and the hype machine, but what is the overall goal of sites like these and what is their longevity? Our panelists answer our questions and take us into the future of independent music websites.
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What Does Independent Music Mean in 2008?
Airing 08.29.08
The biggest of all the questions—just what does all of this Independent Music talk really mean? 10 or 15 years ago being "indie" meant being a no-name band from who knows where. You started out playing half-empty venues, starving for your craft and hoping for that big break (ie. recording contract). Now "indie" could mean that, but it could also mean being Radiohead and playing to sold-out arenas all over the world. Is Independent Music more of a philosophy or a style? What is the distinction between "independent" and "indie"? Who decides? Our panelists shed some light on this very weighty subject.
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TV Killed the Music Video?
Airing 09.05.08
C'mon, we all know TV doesn't play music videos anymore (and hasn't for a long, long time). Luckily, the internet is making it easier for videos and live footage to reach fans. Are sites like La Blogotheque and Pitchfork.tv finally replacing MTV as the place for all things music video related? Also, how does the licensing of songs to TV shows like Gossip Girls, Weeds, The Hills, etc play a part in helping bands reach new audiences? Our panelists share their experiences and weigh in on the topic.
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The Future of Music Journalism
Airing 09.12.08
It wasn't that long ago when music journalism was defined solely by iconic magazines such as Rolling Stone, Spin, Blender, etc. Now more and more fans are going to blogs for all of their music news and updates. Who's the authority here? The anonymous fan with a website or the seasoned music journalist with a major publication? Can it really be both? Our panelists give their thoughts.
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Music Marketing
Airing 09.19.08
It's no secret that bands promote themselves much differently now than they did 5-10-15 years ago. With the popularity of social networking sites, blogging and file sharing it's easier than ever for a band to put themselves out there for the world to see (and hear). Is this the new face of music marketing? But just how effective and lasting can all of this hype-generation really be? Our panelists help us figure it out.
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A&R
Airing 09.26.08
How can the people who were once responsible for delivering new music and discovering new talent now be suddenly obsolete? Some say that certain blogs and websites have officially become the new A&R reps, showcasing new talent before anyone else. Is the old A&R model dead? If so, how do labels find artists and bands today? Our panelists talk about the good old days and look forward into the future.
