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 those interested in news updates related to Family Records, my artist management/development firm, and Engine Room Recordings, where I am the head of A&R, you can continue to follow those on their respective websites instead. I will post a short summary of news updates for both here once every two weeks for those casually interested. These news updates actually relate to my writing and analysis here, and are often direct applications of the topics discussed. It just seemed better to split them up and remain focused per destination. Below is the first new summary update.
Family Records
- In a crazy collaboration with Cobras, Pearl and the Beard just shot a video for their Will Smith medley. The band also was included on Amazon‘s “Folk Yeah! Indie Folk for Fall” alongside The Decemberists, Frightened Rabbit, and others.
- Wakey!Wakey! just returned from a 2 week tour, and will be appearing on the CW’s One Tree Hill November 9th. More here.
- Casey Shea just released “In Search Of Seas” as a free download and has been busy writing more tunes with some established Universal and Bug Music writers. More news coming!
- Lacrymosa is about to start recordings her debut LP, produced by yours truly, as part of her senior project at NYU. More news soon.
Engine Room Recordings
- The Bloodsugars are announcing their amazing new album “I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On” this week with their first single debuting at Stereogum. LP release Nov. 3.
- US Royalty recently released their great “Midsommar” 7″, an ERR first, and it debuted digitally on iTunes. They’re on a semi-permanent tour and also just released their new music video.
- Middle Distance Runner album “The Sun And Earth” will be released mid-October and they’ll be playing a ton of CMJ Showcases. Catch these guys when you can.
- Porter Block just announced tour dates with Mike Doughty.