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Critics. Part 2: What Will Happen To The Old School Critics? Actions. Louder. Words.

If someone’s feels they know better than the artists who create the music we listen to, why don’t they put that knowledge to use and give us the album we’re missing?

iPod and CDs

Critics. Part 1: Is There A Place For Critical Analysis In The Modern Music Business?

With a reported 1,100 new blogs created by music fans per day and far more sharing their opinions on social network sites, it begs the question – what is the role of the traditional reviewer?

Why is my music free?

‘Why Is My Music Free?’

I’ve given loads of music out for free, and will continue to do so. For me, it’s by far the best way to reach people – old fans and new.

Why Failure Is Sometimes The Best Thing To Happen To Your Band

You’ve got a great band, a solid tour and good album sales. Everyone in the band is getting along. Everything is perfect – or is it? Here are some top tips for avoiding failure for your band.

NME At 60: Punk, Rebellion And Neil Kinnock

Gavin Marshall, musician and fanzine aficionado shows us why music and the NME matters.

The War Behind The Universal-EMI Merger

Helen Smith, Impala’s executive chair has responded to Impala co-president Patrick Zelnik’s revelation that he thinks Universal Music’s proposed £1.2bn takeover of EMI’s recorded music division could be “just what the sector needs”.