Andra Day Optimistic! I have heard the word used many times throughout my life. Several years ago the Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental ensemble Sounds of Blackness used the word as the title of one of their hit songs. The chorus provides the formula for optimistic thinking, “you can win as long as you keepRead More
Oriana Curls As I listened to a wide variety of music this week, I started to wonder what moves us to appreciate a particular artist or style of song. I am no different than most people because I have my favorites. However, it must be more difficult for an artist to find an accepting audience.Read More
Tori Kelly Every once in a while I am very impressed with the marketing strategy planned for particular artists. Of course, many people feel that talent is secondary to the brilliant plan to sell a musician and their music. The reality is that it takes both components to create widespread success. Still, the object isRead More
Lynyrd Skynyrd More than twenty years ago my career in print media began. After starting a music newsletter six months previously, I took advantage of an entry-level opportunity to work in the sales department of a music magazine. It was interesting for me because of my background working in various musical genres, but I wasRead More
Jason Derulo Many times we find very interesting persons, stories or events very near our own domiciles. Such is the case for me here in South Florida, where many speak somewhat negatively about the local music scene. I have heard much about the lack of live music venues, or lack of opportunities for artists ofRead More
Mickey Guyton During the early part of a normal week, I face a kind of creative crossroad. This is the time when one post has published and the early planning begins for the next post. Someone once told me that at this rate I don’t really have any time to enjoy my work. In someRead More
Treasure Davis Every now and then I give all of you an idea of what it takes to publish a music blog post each week. I started Weekly Music Commentaryover 230 weeks ago, and so much has changed during that time. Of course the music industry has changed, and there have been hundreds of newRead More
