Having been around writers for a good portion of my career, I’ve found over time that certain styles of writing draw me in (as I’m sure it does for most). Keri Hilson’s songwriting style is definitely one that pulls me in, and although both of her solo albums to date have plenty going for it, I favor her first release, “In a Perfect World…” Continue reading
I’ve shared here previously my enjoyment of singer/songwriter Cathy Dennis, and it’s great to see things pop up involving her now and then. Two recent developments worth checking out that I’ve tripped across recently: Continue reading
A YouTube milestone: PSY’s “Gangnam Style” hit 2 billion views, maintaining its throne as the most watched YouTube video ever. Google celebrated by creating an easter egg that triggers when clicking the animated Psy. Continue reading
Earlier this year I posted a preview for a song being used for a charitable effort, “Crystallize,” which as I noted, if the preview was any indication, might’ve been the strongest Kylie track to pop up in a year or two. The song isn’t available on iTunes yet (purchases will also support the cancer charity), but the music video has hit, which allows us to hear the song in full, and it held up to the promise. Continue reading
This week there was quite the buzz about the so-called hologram performance of Michael Jackson to his (also so-called) new song, “Slave to the Rhythm,” which performed at the Billboard Music Awards. Continue reading
Spotify has 10 million paid users paying $10 a month, but still isn’t profitable? That’s a concerning statistic, but the company is still growing, and the U.S. market has been slow to catch on to the service. Continue reading
Each summer, Stamford has a concert series, Alive@Five, with concerts each Thursday for a good chunk of summer. While a bit shorter this year, this year’s line-up has some recognizable names, many who had big hits in the ’90s, but a few that date back further. Continue reading
One of Michael Jackson’s hallmarks was elaborate and exciting music videos that weren’t just about illustrating the song. At a time when Jackson is posthumously making a new mark, Katy Perry, a pop superstar herself, seems to be taking up the mantle by creating elaborate videos, although hers are done with some knowing humor. Continue reading
Does your CD collection, for lack of a better term, have a shelf life, wherein the music may no longer play? How about those DVDs of your favorite movies or TV shows? Yep, even physical media has risks beyond warped vinyl, unspooled tape or scratched discs. Continue reading
When we last heard from Cascada, their German label were releasing their songs digitally here in the U.S. after Cascada and their then-label, Robbins, amicably parted ways over creative differences, after which the act struggled for awhile, although seeing some recent momentum around their participation in the Eurovision contest. However, clearly the group and the label had a good symbiotic relationship, as they’ve reunited over a version of a track Robbins itself had released two years ago, a song called “Blink.” Continue reading