Numbers. Fame. Adaptation. An Impromptu Debate on Business in a Music Industry Changed by The Internet.
Last Friday I got into a discussion with James Marshall (@infinitestylez) about issues facing musicians in the current state of the industry. I had tweeted two links and James replied stating, “The internet is destroyin’ industries we all love.” It sparked a bit of a debate at first—my stance is that the internet is changing the music business for the better—but we found some common ground along the way.
Modern Moral Values—Black, White, or Gray?
Moral values—are they learned or are they built into our genetic makeup? Are our brains hard-wired to draw a line between right and wrong? Different cultures might vary on specific issues—there are social activities you can do freely in Amsterdam that you would be arrested for doing in New York for example—but generally most current cultures make similar separations between right and wrong. In essence morals transcend culture, right? But why exactly do we feel the need to separate right and wrong—what is it that makes our moral clock tick?
Event Photos: SpaceJunky Live at Crystal City
On September 18th SpaceJunky Island reopened with a floating city made of crystals. It was a great show with a big turnout. Crystals have some effects over our energy balance and you can feel them here in Crystal City. All of the designers have opened up new, modern stores from Bare Rose to Solanges and BDD.
Rock Band Network: Get Your Music In The Game
Musicians will soon be able to submit their original tracks into Rock Band via the Rock Band Network. This looks to be a promising virtual platform allowing indie artists—creators—to contribute songs to the game in a democratic fashion—each new track is reviewed and voted on by peers in the community before being accepted into the game. This is great news for players and indie musicians alike.
Paramore | Music Site of The Month
Music Site of The Month is a new series where we spotlight an awesome music website based on its interactive content, fan engagement, and overall design. This month the spotlight is on Paramore. Paramore.net is more than a website—it is a community and social network for Paramore fans. We need to see more music sites like this.
