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The History of Acid Jazz: Part 2
I was involved in an interesting discussion last week for Loose Goose Radio on the history of Acid Jazz. I got the opportunity to reflect on my time in the James Taylor Quartet and how without even realising it – … Continue reading
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Tagged Acid Jazz, Forensic Musicology, james taylor quartet, jtq
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Why Do Artists such as Sting Receive Criticism When Engaging in Fundraising and Protest?
When doing some of the last bits of research for my Sting book – I have been pondering on why he received so much criticism off the press for his stance on human rights protest. Before I get around to … Continue reading
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Tagged Conspiracy of Hope Tour, criticism, Fund Raising, music protest, protest, sting, They Dance Alone, World Music
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Kingsley Ward Rockfield Fellowship.
I had the honour last week of presenting a talk prior to Rockfield Studio owner Kingsley Ward receiving a Fellowship from my university. I have copied a transcript of the talk below for those that are interested. Pro-Chancellor I present … Continue reading
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Tagged Kingsley Ward, monmouth, rockfield, rockfield studios, University of South Wales, Wales
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Noel Gallagher dominates vinyl sales in the UK in 2015
There is an interesting post in the Guardian stating that no other than Noel Gallagher is dominating both the single and album vinyl charts. If this is not surprising news – I am also alarmed at the number of male … Continue reading
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Tagged elements of music, females, male, Noel Gallahger, purchase, vinyl
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Why Apple Music Doesn't Stand a Chance Against Spotify…
This is a bit of a bizarre post by Digital Music News (see below) – stating that Apple Music does not stand a chance against Spotify – then giving no reason!! I started my 3 month free trail yesterday – … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, apple music, ITunes, playlists, spotify, Streaming
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Recording Sales Would be 17 Times Higher Without Piracy, UMG Study Finds
Where are you on the continuum of ‘free’ or ‘subscription’? I have personally being paying to Spotify for around 4 years now – as I think it is the only way the music industry has a future.The ‘free’ model for … Continue reading
Apple Music to pay royalties during free trial
Common sense has prevailed. Well done Apple Music for having the guts to make a U Turn! via Apple Music to pay royalties during free trial: 'We hear you Taylor Swift' | Technology | The Guardian.
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Some Sensible Words from Taylor Swift on Apple Music
I have to say – sensible words from Taylor Swift (See below). Apple’s mentality is very similar to some other parts of the industry: support bands being asked to play for free, young bands being asked to play for experience, … Continue reading
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Tagged apple music, iphone, Streaming, taylor swift, three month trail.
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Sonos keen to support Apple Music alongside Spotify and other rivals |
If ever there was a case of ‘technological determinism’ driving the music industry – this is it. See the recent article in The Guardian below Sonos keen to support Apple Music alongside Spotify and other rivals | Technology | The … Continue reading
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Tagged apple music, Sonos, spotify, Streaming, technological determinism, the Guardian
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