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UK Music Festivals See a Significant Increase in Thefts [GUEST POST]

This post was written by Stefan Mustieles. Stefan splits his time writing for his own website and writing for the UK price comparison website MoneySupermarket.com on all aspects of insurance products.

The UK festival circuit has booked some pretty incredible talent this year. Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, and Kasabian rocked the Isle of Wight, whilst Def Leppard, System of a Down, and Linkin Park destroyed the Download Festival.

One of the top two UK festivals, V Festival, played host to the likes of Eminem, Rihanna, Plan B and The Arctic Monkeys, whilst Glastonbury was yet again a huge success with U2, Coldplay, Beyonce, and countless others.

Unfortunately it is on the fields of Glastonbury where this article takes a sinister turn. It was reported by The Telegraph that the most popular and largest festival in the UK also had the highest number of thefts.

Why Digital Music Services Reward Better Music [GUEST POST]

Music Industry Technology

This post was written by Jesse Langley, who lives near Chicago. He divides his time among work, writing and family life. He has a keen interest in blogging and social media and also advocates for online education. Mr. Langley writes for Professional Intern.

When I was on a university fellowship in Europe, I found the time to take the ferry over to Belfast and traveled by train down to Dublin. After some time in Dublin I hitchhiked around and ended up in Dingle, County Kerry. I happened upon a great local musician — Eoin Duignan — who was playing the Uilleann pipes and the low whistle in a small pub. We chatted for a long time later that evening about music over a pint and he gave me his album Coumineol on compact disc. I listened to that album constantly over countless miles of railroad from the far north of Scotland’s craggy coasts to the beaches in the south of France near Montpellier. I listened to the Uillean pipes in the majestic magnificence of Westminster Abbey and while climbing Arthur’s Seat overlooking Edinburgh. But sometime the next summer, while trekking in the mountains near Suchitoto in El Salvador, I lost the disc.

Featured Album: “Look What I Stole For Us Baby” by The Embracers

Artist Reviews

I’ve mentioned these guys on my blog once before, but I felt the need to sit down and give their latest album a proper run-through.

The Embracers hail from my homeland in New Jersey and are always gigging in the tri-state area. I’ve played a couple of shows with them before, and had the opportunity to see them live a few times, and I have always been really impressed by this group of guys.

5 Excellent Mobile Apps for Music Production [GUEST POST]

Musicianship Technology

This article was written by Ruben Corbo, a writer for the website Broadband Expert where you can find internet service providers in your area and compare prices on different deals for your wireless internet necessities. When he’s not writing, he’s in front of the computer producing and composing his own music using various music production softwares.

Today’s smart phones and tablets allow music producers to jot down musical ideas and create music without having to book time in an expensive studio. Among the sea of apps available to the public, there are some excellent apps designed to help musicians create and produce music. Both the Android phones and iPhone offer great platforms for anyone interested in music production.

10 Great Places for Musicians to Purchase Gear Online [GUEST POST]

Musicianship

This post was written by Sean from Audio Affair, an online store selling Hi-Fi and other audio equipment such as speakers and Home Cinema.

Purchasing gear online has become pretty standard common practice for musicians in the 21st century. Some of the places listed below are obvious to most, but also included are a few hidden gems and alternatives based on where in the world you consider home. Oh, and there’s always eBay!

Why Spotify May Change the Digital Music Landscape [GUEST POST]

Technology

In the ongoing digital music revolution no clear winner has yet emerged. But Spotify is looking like a game changer already. Pandora proved a watershed in terms of the ability to move away from the record company-controlled, CD-oriented musical experience. Pandora gives even young school kids the kind of wide-ranging exposure to music that only serious audiophiles used to have. Today’s average college kid can have more familiarity with a wider array of artists and genres than the average music critic did in the 70’s. I still find that people use Pandora partly to sample music in an eclectic way, and partly to buy the albums of artists they really love.

Attend MicControl’s Blog Promotion Webinar and Receive a Free Copy of My Updated E-Book!

Marketing/Promotion

Alongside the launch of their brand new consulting services, Jon and Chris over at MicControl are hosting a 45-minute webinar on blog promotion for musicians. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, August 2nd at 7PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).

These guys are extremely hard workers and have invested huge amounts of their time to learn about how to get in touch with bloggers and create a buzz for your music online.

“…we passionately believe that music blogs are not only THE important filter of today’s music industry, but are also becoming an increasingly important (and easily accessible) marketing tool that ALL emerging musicians should be taking advantage of.”

After the webinar they will also hold a half-hour Q&A session where you can ask additional questions about how to market your music for the blog community. All subscribers will receive 25% off all MicControl’s consulting services, and one lucky winner will win a private Q&A session with Jon and Chris!

“How to REALLY Get Your Music on Blogs” Has Been Updated…Get it Now!

Marketing/Promotion

I thought this day would never come. Work has gotten crazy, and things have slowed a bit here on Tight Mix, but I have somehow found the time to give a nice refresh to my e-book, “How to REALLY Get Your Music on Blogs.” The first version of my e-book was released back in June 2010, and had accumulated over 5,500 downloads since then. I humbly thank all of those who have pressed my shiny download buttons!

The Democratization of Music [GUEST POST]

Music Industry

The way college students discover and experience music has evolved incredibly since my dorm room days as a young English Literature major. But even back then I found it interesting how music functioned as a social equalizer. My university was diverse. We had the sons and daughters of wealthy northeastern WASPS and kids who came from inner city projects. In classes we had students from 26 different countries scattered among farm kids from the Corn Belt.

7 Ways to Bring Back the Physical Album Experience in Digital Music

Music Industry

I’ve been meaning to write this article for a looonnggg time, and I am finally finding the time to get around to it. It really irks me whenever I hear somebody say they are dissatisfied with digital music. It doesn’t have to be some boring, robotic thing, people!

Despite what some industry folks may tell you, there are still tons of music fans out there that prefer the experience that a physical music item can provide. I am one of them. Believe it or not, there are ways that artists can bring some of the physical album experience to digital music. Some of it is common sense, and some of it takes a little “out of the box” thinking, but it is indeed possible.

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