Interview: DJ Zach Horowitz
I recently spoke with Athens-based DJ and fellow MBUS graduate, Zach Horowitz. We touch on how he gains inspiration, his ‘why’ for being and working in music, and the notion of imposter syndrome.
Interview: Brad Tursi of the band Old Dominion
Brad Tursi is a highly accomplished, multifaceted artist. He’s a member of the band Old Dominion, and, in addition to this, a highly respected songwriter. Tursi has written songs for countless artists including Kenny Chesney’s “Save It For A Rainy Day”, Tyler Farr’s “A Guy Walks Into A Bar”, and many more…
Interview: CMA Executive Tiffany Kerns
Tiffany Kerns is the Senior Vice President of Industry Relations & Philanthropy for the Country Music Association. She joined CMA in 2013 after working a plethora of highly riveting positions ranging from athletic recruiting for Philip Fulmer at the University of Tennessee, to being on the 2008 presidential campaign…
Emergency Exit: Stuff I’ve Been Liking
Mixed bag of genres … playlist curated based on my own musical preferences
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The Psychology of Music
Listening to music makes us feel better, that’s a given - but listening to music actually does make us better. And the songs you choose to play act as a mirror to our personality in ways we might not realize. Music is socially binding and often used to facilitate connections with one another…
Sitting Down with Country Music Executive, Joe Galante
Joe Galante is a prominent force and leader in the Nashville music scene, as well as the music industry at large. The native New Yorker is credited with bringing many dominant country artists, including Waylon Jennings and Dolly Parton, to the world stage…
XX: Female-Focused Playlist
A woman’s voice can be a host of juxtapositions: as loud as it is soft, confident yet caring, a gentle powerhouse…
Interview with Studio2Bee CEO, Skip Bishop
I recently had the pleasure to speak with Skip Bishop, a key player in the Nashville music scene who has held numerous positions, and has even more stories. Skip is currently working as the President and CEO at Studio1Bee Executive Music Consulting & Management…
‘Good Riddance’ Album Review
Gracie Abrams, the burgeoning 23 year old singer-songwriter, released her debut album entitled ‘Good Riddance’ on February 24th. The 12-track album delves into the push and pull that comes with early 20s relationships, alongside the uncomfortability of growing up and inherent sadness of leaving the familiar.
What To Do About Streaming
It’s no secret that streaming services like Spotify and Apple have drastically altered the way music is consumed. In the Luminate Year End Report of 2022, within the share of total album-equivalent consumption by format, on-demand audio streams boasts a whopping 83.2% of the industry total, with second place being a mere 8.2% for physical albums.