Opinion
Christopher Knab

I Get Emails, Boy Do I Get Emails

I have a collection of what I call ‘bad’ emails. I even shared some of them with you over the years. 99% of them are really, really BAD.

Beyonce

Bobby Owsinski On Beyoncé Lip-Syncing Debacle

Bobby Owsinski, an author of numerous books on music business and recording, was recently asked to give his expert opinion on the topic of what really happened in regards to Beyoncé’s infamous presidential inauguration performance.

Spotify

Streaming Music Royalties Suck Now, But Just Wait

I think this whole streaming issue will spell itself out. Whenever any new digital music company launches; musicians, labels etc. think they are some kind of instant savior that will make all artists and labels finally rich and famous.

Typewriter

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.