Monetizing classic music brands, 2010 recap, and RUN DMC still in the mix after...
It was no surprise to learn in Nielsen SoundScan's new report that overall recorded music sales were down once again. Despite the decline, companies such as Live Nation continue to find new ways to monetize proven artists. Pictured is...
Barry Louis Polisar interview: What artists can learn from his 35 years of success...
Depending on your age, and where you grew up, Barry Polisar might have played a significant role in how you first started listening to music as a child. Barry is a veteran entertainer who has spent decades making music...
New Era Record Label and Music Industry Executive Interview: Jason Spiewak of Rock Ridge...
Rock Ridge Music is a label operating in future mode. They're not tied to the old ways of the music industry, in fact they're not locked into the supposed new 360 model adopted by major labels either. Instead, they...
Talking with business guru Seth Godin about marketing and the secret to success
Best selling marketing author Seth Godin takes time to talk to Insomniac Magazine about marketing for artists and entrepreneurs. As well, he addresses the phenomenon pertaining to the new found fame that has created celebrities out of viral media....
Ahoora: Despite ban, music keeps coming via social media
Milad is a guitarist and songwriter in an eclectic Tehran-based band called Ahoora. The band's name isn't known in music industry circles that attend festivals with strategies to position their newly signed rock brands bands as rebels, but maybe...
Artist and viral video sensation Bryan J: Marketing, connecting and becoming a star in...
In this interview, Redzone and Island/Def Jam distributed artist Bryan J discusses his success with social media. Bryan has enjoyed visibility from millions of views of his YouTube videos, and is looking to parlay that into a lasting career...
Premavara interview: Making moves in 2011
Please talk about new developments with Premavara.
We have a record coming called "PremAmerica" featuring M-Eighty, U-God of Wutang, Killah Priest, Canibus, BlackKey, Eagle, DJ JD, GMoney, A.D.D., and Leaf from CMD with GMoney. The Hip Hop world needs to...
One_Over’s debut album coming 11-11-11
For immediate release: One_Over’s new album debuts on 11-11-11. His album, Ordo Templi Orientis Year 2012; But Jesus Christ Shall Rise Again, Lord Supreme entails spiritual enlightenment and exposes the secret practice of Satanic worship with today’s artists. One_Over...
Teena Marie interview: The late, great soul legend discusses her love for, and life...
In honor of the great Teena Marie, below is an interview conducted with her. During our talk, she shares her love for music and discusses a lifetime of creating it. It was with sadness that we learned of...
Teena Marie- Motown legend passes away
It is with sadness that we learned of R&B legend Teena Marie's passing earlier today. Various sources, including CNN and the Huffington Post reported that the legendary singer passed away during the early hours of December 26th.
She was an...