NASHVILLE — There’s an old (overused) saying that goes something along the lines of, never talk politics or religion around the dinner table.It’s not (necessarily) bad advice… Source: Outspoken Corb Lund says he’s done talking politics: ‘Put it in your song’ | Toronto Sun Put it in your song. I couldn’t agree more…
You Should Never Quit Making Music: Here’s Why – hypebot
Source: You Should Never Quit Making Music: Here’s Why – hypebot I’ve only ever been discouraged about music once. Too much booze takes all the fun out of it for me.
The Damned: an epic tale of fast living and faster music – Classic Rock
A fast history of punk legends The Damned. Includes: gob, vomit, cider, sulphate, haunted mansions, Cheesey Wotsits, arguments, breakdowns and mad, bad and dangerously loud rock music Source: The Damned: an epic tale of fast living and faster music – Classic Rock Ummmm, pretty much all of this is taken word for word from theContinue Reading
Johnny Winter – Jumping Jack Flash
How it should be played, Keith!
The Eagles – “Hotel California” Live At the Capital Center (1977)
How a band truly plays together. No my favourite of their best songs but this is a stand out video – especially for the time – 1977.
Isaac Asimov Asks, “How Do People Get New Ideas?” – MIT Technology Review
Source: Isaac Asimov Asks, “How Do People Get New Ideas?” – MIT Technology Review Alone time for being creative is the most important take away for me in this brief monologue on creativity. Too many cooks do spoil the broth, most times.
5 Things We Learned From the New Lou Reed Biography | Pitchfork
Source: 5 Things We Learned From the New Lou Reed Biography | Pitchfork An interesting and apropos comment on relationship: “However, when Laurie Anderson entered the picture, this pattern changed. “Laurie’s way of handling herself, and why their relationship worked and lasted for such a long time, is she never gave up her independence. SheContinue Reading
Universal are tearing down all cover song videos on Facebook
Source: Universal are tearing down all cover song videos on Facebook – RouteNote Blog It was inevitable. It is a money grab and also a power grab, cause they don’t have as much of either as they used to.
7 Things Publicists Wish Musicians Knew — Omari MC
Getting press is essential for artists, but there’s no magic formula to it either. If you know these 7 things you’ll make it easier on your publicist. Source: 7 Things Publicists Wish Musicians Knew — Omari MC
The Kinks’ Dave Davies on His Best Riff and UFO experiences
“Powerman.” Source: The Kinks’ Dave Davies on His Best Riff and UFO experiences
