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In his latest newsletter Bob wrote the following: “As for rights holders protesting that music has been devalued… The public thinks a buck a track is too much, unless you’re a casual consumer. And you can’t make your numbers with the infrequent buyer, that’s why airlines have rewards programs, they want to entice and retain [...]

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I don’t usually write about my own releases here, but I’m too excited about this not to share. I’ve never been quite as excited for a music video as for this one. The amazing Goddamn Cobras collective teamed up with Family Records to create a mesmerizingly beautiful and charming video for Pearl and the Beard‘s [...]

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Inspired by lessons learned from both Leo Babauta‘s book “The Power Of Less”, and Seth Godin‘s continued posts urging focus, I decided to further streamline this blog. The sole focus will be on my writing/analysis of music industry topics, and translating lessons learned from other industries in order to apply them to our own. For [...]

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We just had a fun video meeting and off they are on a mini tour. Tell your friends in DC and Philly to go, they’re new to both of these towns for the most part! 08.24 @ DC9 w/ Ugly Purple Sweater (Washington, DC) 08.25 @ Murph’s Bar w/ Adam Rivera (Philadelphia, PA)

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Sarab Singh laying down drums for a yet to be titled song off of Wakey!Wakey!‘s upcoming LP “Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said the Last Time I Saw You..”. Tell me this isn’t a great beat for a rapper to flow over. Video of piano and violin coming. I might put the stems online for [...]

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An exclusive interview with Wesley Verhoeve, manager of artists Wakey!Wakey! and Casey Shea, highlights the 65th edition of the podcast. Wes talks about the role of an artist manager. Denise and I had a chat for the latest episode of the One Tree Hill podcast that she presents. One of the most fun talks I’ve [...]

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We signed U.S. Royalty to Engine Room Recordings for a 7″ and digital EP. Listen to it below. These guys have some real catchy songs.

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Excited to report that we just received the final master for the new Bloodsugars album, “I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On”, out this Fall on Engine Room Recordings. It sounds amazing. Can’t wait to share. This cover art is part of a gorgeous package designed by the wonderful Carolyn Wachnicki. You’ll really ‘get’ the [...]

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This week Pearl and the Beard‘s debut album “God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson” is being featured in the Indie Spotlight on iTunes in the singer/songwriter section. We’re so proud and excited! They also recorded a little drop for the Indie Spotlight podcast, which also featured “Mistakes”! Much thanks to the lovely folks at [...]

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At Galuminum Foil Studios with producer/engineer Chris Cubeta playing the final mix of “Car Crash” off of his upcoming album “Almost Everything I Wish I’d Said the Last Time I Saw You..” So psyched for this album!

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