Jillette Johnson If I had a quarter for every time someone asked me about the overall state of the music industry, I would be a very rich man about now. There seems to be a consensus feeling among some young musicians and music fans that we are witnessing some collapse of the music industry. Personally,Read More
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Still Dreaming of Selena
Just a few weeks ago while traveling in my car; I heard the song again, “Dreaming of You” by Selena. Whenever I hear that song it brings about feelings of sadness. So many memories! Initially there is the pain of losing someone way before we could see them really fly. The second feelings I experienceRead More
Wanted: Alive And Singing!
The Wanted If anyone is willing, I will sit down and have a discussion with you about music. It doesn’t matter if the other person has a different opinion; I still endeavor to voice my opinion using as much fact as possible. Yes, I still value the other opinion. However, I have a problem sometimesRead More
Avicii and EDM: Music’s Future Reality!
Avicii I love getting out and speaking with people about music. Not necessarily speaking with musicians, but just people who enjoy music regardless the genre. Recently I had a few folks tell me they listen to EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and wanted to know if I ever wrote about or featured artists from the category.Read More
Lou Reed’s Wild Side
Lou Reed * Everyone whom I have met throughout my adult years is concerned with how others view them. Yes, many of us say we don’t really care what others think about us, but deep down we all have concerns about our public perception. This concern for acceptance is what fuels our drive for accomplishmentRead More
A Normal Childhood?
Lorde What a great week this has been! I have truly enjoyed contacting friends from my childhood who helped me look back in time. Being able to see how folks from your childhood have grown into adults is eye opening, because it helps you notice your own growth. All of this reminiscing about my earlyRead More
The End of the Quest?
A Tribe Called Quest Have you ever seen any of the Back to the Future movies starring Michael J. Fox? Do you remember how he used a time machine to go back to when his parents were teenagers? The movie was pure fantasy, but the appeal had to be the ability to change your future.Read More