The American roots music scene currently boasts several artists whose parents, and in some cases, grandparents, are American roots music royalty. This is a quick primer on five of them: Hank III, Holly Williams, Shooter Jennings, Justin Townes Earle and Jakob Dylan. Three of these artists have new releases due in the spring of 2012.
Words: 519 Downloads: 0 Category: Music By: T.J. CooperThis is a basic guide for non-guitar playing parents looking to buy the first guitar for their child. It explains the difference in the types of guitars and the pros and cons of each one for a child´s use. It also covers additional expenses that parents will incur after the guitar is purchased.
Words: 755 Downloads: 0 Category: Music By: Peter JeromeThere is no doubt that the Internet has changed the world of music for artists and record executives alike. This article takes a look at some of those changes, and how the music industry is adapting.
Words: 767 Downloads: 0 Category: Music By: beconradThe Internet has irreversibly changed the landscape of music. The old game plan of a musician being discovered by a music company has been replaced by a broader, fresher approach. Now, with the help of iTunes and YouTube, young musicians and performers have a chance to reach a global audience. Even though some older musicians lament the change, they must concede that the internet has changed music forever, including its availability and its value.
Words: 1160 Downloads: 0 Category: Music By: scullarsRemembering the Stars on 45 disco medleys of the 1980s, and their impact on vinyl record albums. From 45 rpm records where Stars on 45 got their name, to 78 rpm and 33 1/3 rpm record albums, the Stars on 45 medleys and the various types of record albums converged with the popularity of disco music, allowing even the Beatles´ music to played in discotheques.
Words: 693 Downloads: 0 Category: Music By: Shari CoxfordThe Internet is said to have changed music forever. From the unsigned band to the CEOs of major music businesses, the effect of the internet is intrinsic to the way they run their affairs. This article explores whether the impact of the internet on music is a good thing, or a bad thing.
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