Archive for "genres"

Sample Copyright: The Executioner Of Hip-Hop

By Marc Vasmant | November 29, 2011

‘Sampling’ is understood on a variety of different levels. Some see it simply as ripping a track off from its previous success, an easy option to make money in a difficult industry to do so.

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Announces Nominees

By Samuel Agini | September 29, 2011

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The award, held annually, is considered among the most prestigious in the industry today.

Social Expectation: The Release Format Appropriate To Your Genre

By Marc Vasmant | July 20, 2011

Can the medium in which a new track is released influence its success due to consumer expectations? Without a doubt.

Bill Knowlton Of WeLoveMetal.com: ‘It’s About Real Music With Real Instruments’

By Alex Gilbert | March 9, 2011

Bill Knowlton of the We Love Metal blog talks to Dotted Music’s Alex Gilbert about the future of print media, digital marketing, music journalism, places to party out in Canada, and – of course – metal!

Using Innovation For Setting Yourself Apart From Other Artists

By Vinny Ribas | August 17, 2010

The biggest thing that you, as an independent artist or musician, can do to for your own career is to find a way to set yourself apart from the pack.

Emo – A Real Genre?

By Anthony Bentley | July 10, 2010

I’m not one for criticizing other people’s musical tastes/genres, but I seriously don’t think there’s a genre of music called “emo”. For the past few years now, there’s been this uproar evolution of punk music, known only as “emo”, which is stupid when you think about it.