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If You’re an Aspiring Musician, CDs Still Matter
There’s no two ways around it; physical media is dying.
According to the BBC, CD sales fell by 80% in the United States in the past decade as music lovers flocked en masse to streaming services.
When you think about it, that’s hardly surprising. Streaming is convenient, space saving and - if you’re a regular music buyer - cost saving in the long run.
However, the shift away from physical media raises a question for aspiring musicians; “if no-one buys CDs anymore, then what’s the point of releasing my music on that format?”
Even though they’re going the way of the dinosaur, I think that CDs are still a vital resource for upcoming, unsigned acts. And today, I’m going to tell you why.
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Why mastery isn’t the be-all, end-all in music
How do you make it in the music business?
If there was an easy answer to this question, then I’d be more famous than Bono right now. The truth is, there’s no tried-and-true formula to musical success. But, from my experience of watching people who have – and - haven’t made it, I’ve noticed one commonality.
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Why AI Might Not Be the Future of Songwriting
For many years, artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction. But, in 2021, AI is very real, and AI techniques have become increasingly important to sectors like the technology industry.
The potential applications of AI are wide ranging indeed. But, could machines mimicking cognitive functions ever replace the human songwriter?
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Do You Even Need a Band Anymore?
Back in the day, if you wanted to make music, you needed a cohort to do it. Unless you were an acoustic singer/songwriter, having a band behind you was part and parcel of recording, performing and pretty much doing anything.
Today, things are very different. When it comes to recording, virtual instruments are more abundant and accessible than ever. And, as I’ve discussed in a previous post on this blog, when it comes to playing live, pretty much everything is up in the air at the moment thanks to the pandemic.
Which begs the question; “do you even need a band anymore?”
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