This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, October 7, 2013.
Welcome back to singles culture. A survey of history reveals a familiar pattern. And a few good ideas about what musicians should be focusing on now.
For about 40 years, the full-length album has been assumed to Read more...
Singer/songwriter and Blockchain advocate Tatiana Moroz has an enthusiasm for Bitcoin that is infectious.
Even I, a longtime Bitcoin skeptic, find myself nodding in agreement as she talks about its many practical uses:
It is currently an incredibly cost-effective alternative for online music sales, especially when compared to the obscenely Read more...
This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, January 7th, 2013.
One of the most common questions I get from new studio owners is whether or not they should advertise their rates on their websites.
I’ve visited, worked at, and written about a lot of recording studios over Read more...
This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, December 3, 2012.
“I wasn’t interested in recording music because I particularly enjoyed putting up microphones,” says producer and engineer Scott Solter. “I wasn’t somebody who understood anything technical about audio – or anything technical at all.”
This might Read more...
This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, November 3, 2013
Keys to the Kingdom
In an expectant moment before my first guitar lesson, I quickly grabbed a pick out of the tin at the front desk of my local music store.
I can’t be sure if it Read more...
