Steve Bartels discusses the culture at UMG, the role of a major in 2017 and why he’s optimistic for the future
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Category archives: Interviews
‘A lot of artists in the old days were bullied. And I hate bullies.’
Bill Curbishley, legendary manager of The Who, speaks about his life to MBW
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Sub Pop, The Label Brought Us Nirvana And Started A Movement [INTERVIEW]
Here the people at SoundExchange speak with Jonathan Poneman, co-founder of legendary independent label Sub Pop, a label known for acts like The Postal Service, as well as for helping to spur the grunge movement via bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. ___________________________ Guest post from SoundExchange Editor’s note: In recognition…
‘My friends were going out with boys – I was sitting with my guitar in the bathroom’
Diane Warren on her upbringing, her hits, her songwriting process – and making a living the streaming age
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Heather McBee Talks Startup Accelerator Project Music [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Heather McBee chats about a new music focused startup accelerator, Project Music, how its altered its operations strategy, where the accelerator is headed in the future, and why it’s been garnering so much attention. ________________________ Guest post by Hugh McIntyre Last week at the 2017 Music Biz…
Meet the streaming service with 20m users… that’s also a record label
Streaming service Saavn is developing artists. Here, the company’s top execs explain why…
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My Song Stories: Michelle Garramone of Blue Rose Music
Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today, Michelle Garramone, the general manager of Blue Rose Music, shares the artists and songs that…
Benji Rogers Talks Blockchain’s Present, Future [INTERVIEW]
In advance of speaking at a panel on the issue, Benji rogers here speaks with Midemblog about blockchain technology’s potential for solving industry copyright issues, how it has already positively affected the music business, and what sort of role it will play in the future. _____________________________ Guest post by James…
My Song Stories: Sarah Maria Elvira of EMPIRE
Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today, Sarah Maria Elvira, who is a marketing and PR manager at EMPIRE, shares the artists…
Music Biz Journalist Rhian Jones Shares Her Song Stories
Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today, Rhian Jones, a freelance music business journalist, shares the artists and songs that have impacted…