The ‘Give a Damn’ Factor This morning when I woke up the last two things I wanted to do was exercise and work. You know what I did today, in addition to the dozens of small tasks that consumed my time?… Continue Reading
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The music industry may slow down, but it never stops
If you want to work in music then you need to think about it as a business, and this business is never closed. Today is President’s Day in North America, which many of you already know on account of the… Continue Reading
We are more than 10% through 2017, so where do you (and we) stand?
Believe it or not, 2017 is already 12.5% complete. We are a little over a month and a half into the year, which seems like as good a time as any to check-in on the goals we have set for… Continue Reading
Learning to believe in “Another Day of Sun”
“Climb these hills / I’m reaching for the heights” Have you seen La La Land yet? The modern musical and critical darling from Whiplash director Damien Chazelle recently gained a wealth of attention for tying the record James Cameron’s Titanic… Continue Reading
The beauty in a breakdown
Life is crazy, and there is no way of getting around that fact. People come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities, weather changes in an instant, politicians make decisions that impact our lives without talking to us, and just when… Continue Reading
This ‘one for you, one for them’ exercise will change your life
The most common question I am asked by people aspiring to find employment in the entertainment industry is how anyone can ever find the time needed to work on whatever passion project, band, book, record label, etc. they hope to… Continue Reading
Time is never on our side
Today was one of those days we never want to experience. One of our team members received a call early this morning that informed them a close family member had passed away. Though they had lived a long and adventurous… Continue Reading
One month into 2017, where do you stand?
January does not officially end until next Tuesday, but this Friday marks the end of the last full week in the first month of 2017. To say the last several weeks have been busy for us would be an understatement,… Continue Reading
Artist vs. Professional
Warning: This post might make the artist in you a bit a uncomfortable. I’ve had the opportunity to speak at a number of music conferences across the United States in recent years, and no matter where I go there are… Continue Reading
Accountability is everything
We told you this year would be one of transparency and we meant it, but who is going to keep us in check? The music industry lives and die on teamwork, which is a little ironic when you consider the… Continue Reading