News: – Major labels to re-negotiate license agreements with Youtube – Gibson is in trouble Interviews: – Producer John Kurzweg. Find out more about John at JohnKurzweg.com
Continue readingNews: – Apple filed patent with technology to eliminate swear words out of content – 6 trouble frequencies in music Get Bobby’s courses at bobbyowsinskicourses.com Interview: – Music Attorney John Kellogg
Continue readingNews: – EDM is slowing. Has it peaked? What’s the next trend? – Soundcloud launches paid tier Interview: – Producer/Engineer Ken Caillat. Visit Ken’s website at kencaillat.com or check out Artist Max http://www.artistmax.org/
Continue readingNews: – Kanye West releases different album versions. New trend? – Your phone is listening Interview: – Maag Audio founder Cliff Maag Sr.
Continue readingNews: – Record labels changing strategy in how they market their artists – Producer George Martin passes away Interviews: – Former Taylor Swift Manager Rick Barker (check out his very cool and useful Social Media For Music video)
Continue readingNews: – Tidal streaming network in trouble – 10,000 vintage albums and other vintage gear found Interview: – Two year celebration with engineer Dennis Moody. Find out more about Dennis at DennisMoody.com
Continue readingNews: – Nielson streaming results different than what radio suggests – Avid is restructuring. Some offices closing and moving offshore. Interview: – Mastering Legend Vlado Meller
Continue readingNews: – MySpace purchased by Time Inc. – Bobby’s new mini-coaching program – Lead And Background Vocal Mixing Tricks. Find out more at BobbyOwsinskiCourses.com – Comparing RCA to Apple Interview: – Drummer to the stars Jaime Oldaker
Continue readingNews: – Spotify up to 28 million paid subscribers – Youtube buys Bandpage – It’s getting easier to carry your instruments on a plane Interview: – Engineer and TapeOp Founder Larry Crane
Continue readingNews: – Spotify plans to go public. Record companies planning on getting money back to the artists. – Mastering compression tips Interview: – Patrick Mahoney of Manhead Merch
Continue readingNews: – AM radio is dying – RIAA official metric announced: 1500 streams – 1 album – Layoffs at AVID Interview: – Engineer Richard Chycki discuss the making of the latest Dream Theater album.
Continue readingNews: – Spotify will now stream video, for advertising purposes. – Curmusic.com – new paid music service – cheaper than other services – Guitar Center back in the news over employee union situation Interview: – Artist Management Consultant Mike Gormley
Continue readingTrends: Fewer audio manufacturers at NAMM Fewer iPad products Manufactures releasing more sound reinforcement products The days of product literature are over Modular Eurorack synth systems more popular All-in-one video packages show up Chinese manufacturers show light show speakers Sound systems at NAMM shows – subwoofers overpowering, improperly balanced Products: Yamaha – Virtual reality presentation of Steve Gadd drum solo […]
Continue readingNews: – David Bowie passes away; Interesting Bowie facts Interview: – Engineer Phil Rohr
Continue readingNews: – UMG signed deal with iHeartMedia for Virtual Reality Concerts and Events – Year-end figures from Nielson – Vacuum tubes making a comeback thanks to a defense agency Interview: – Studio bass player Paul ILL
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