Cherie Hu discusses how, in order for virtual reality tech to gain legitimacy as an industry tool, it must rise above simply being thought of as a gimmicky toy and realize its true potential for use in our day-to-day lives. ___________________________________ Guest Post by Cherie Hu Last month, I found…
Category archives: How I Listen
If You Use Bandcamp Or Soundcloud, You MUST Tag Your Music
While many artists may forget or simply not bother adding tags to their music, tags are incredibly useful as far as making your music discoverable not only to fans, but also anyone else in the industry searching for music like yours. Here we look at some pointers for maximizing the…
CDs As Expanded Instruments: Pioneers Of Hacked Sound Art
While compact discs are certainly on the decline as far as the average music consumer is concerned, several innovative pioneers within the music industry have and continue to explore the limits of the CD as not just a means of listening to music, but as a creative tool from which…
Enter The Realm of Live Coded Music
In this article we delve into the world of live coded music, a phenomenon which has existed since the 1970s and features artists live streaming the creation and manipulation of electronic music in a combination of composition and improvisation. ______________________________ Guest Post by Mu of Livecoding.tv From fashion to music,…
Deconstructing Kanye West: The Music Theory Behind Life Of Pablo’s "Ultralight Beam"
In this article, Ethan Hein deconstructs the track "Ultralight Beam" off of Kanye West’s latest release The Life of Pablo, and looks at the music theory behind the song and why it works structurally. __________________________ Guest Post by Ethan Hein on Soundfly’s Flypaper The first song on Kanye West’s The…
Music & Mental Health: Addressing A Cause Through Song
This article examines how songwriting can act as a tool to address broad public causes, and how its inherent abstraction makes it a valuable asset in assisting individuals with creatively working through issues in their lives. ______________________________________ Guest Post by Matt O’Donnell and Steve Paix on Soundfly’s Flypaper Creativity is…
Streaming Is More Than A Wave – It’s Now the Sea In Which the Music Business Swims
Like it or not, streaming is quickly becoming the dominant means through which consumers listen to music, and while many frequently dismiss streaming for its failure to pay artists the proper royalties which they are owed, it has become the largest money-maker for the American music industry. __________________________________ Guest Post…
Beatles Bigger Hit On Spotify Than Current Artists
Some recent stats from Spotify reveal that the Fab Four have still got it. In their first hundred days on the streaming service, The Beatles have netted a greater number of plays than more contemporary artists, even among listeners under 35. ______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0…
Why We Need Pirate Radio For The Twenty-First Century
While streaming services do offer infinite variety and customization, the product remains essentially the same across platforms, and lacks the personal touch of a radio DJ. So then don’t these services integrate a live hosting feature? ______________________________ Guest post by Thomas McAlevey, CEO of Radical.fm At the end of the…
Five Reasons That Fans Love Vinyl
While overall physical sales of music have seen a massive decline in recent years as more listeners transition to streaming, vinyl has been making a remarkable comeback, with its sales almost doubling in the past several years. Here we look at some of the reasons behind this unprecedented resurgence in…