What is the first thing you hear when when you switch the radio on? If you are lucky enough to tune-in in time to actually catch some music, the chances are it’s the latest breed of new-wave-new-rave-alternative-shouty-vocalised-indie-rock. (I call it guitar music for short.) Such has been the case for a number of years now, since the demise of the Higher States of Consciousness and the invasion of the Gallagher brothers in the early nineties. (continue reading…)
In the past few years we have started to use the Internet for a multitude of purposes. This wonderful technology has helped us in many ways and with every day we are discovering new possibilities online. More and more people choose the Internet as a source of free music, some use it to catch up on the news and others to check out the upcoming weather.
Today, there are a lot of people preferring to pay for UK magazine subscript (continue reading…)
Dozens of magazines are made for women, but no one is as popular as Cosmopolitan. Being probably the only magazine with which reviewers seem to have a love/hate relationship, Cosmo is around since 1886 with 58 international editions, in 34 languages, sold in over 100 countries around the globe.
Fans, particularly male, find many reasons to like Cosmo although they don’t buy it. But can you recall how many times have you seen a man seein (continue reading…)
It’s the twenty-first century and everyone’s got their own personal soundtrack! Everywhere you go you see people with iPods, Creatives, or any random mP3 player stuck to their ears. Most people can’t get through their mornings without a little tune to wake them up. Seems like everyone needs to listen to music, to feel a beat, to hear a melody?it gets you through the boring bits of the day. Do you have an hour long commute ahead of you? Listen (continue reading…)
When you first start a magazine publishing business expect to face the pressure of competing against those magazines that have been in the industry for years and also other new players with hefty pocketbooks who are able to experiment with different layouts and titles before they settle on one particular look. If you decide that you, too, want to be in this industry, be aware that it’s a pretty tough sell.
Oftentimes, those in b (continue reading…)
Books are the best companion which never allows your mind to go astray. In fact, reading books can be regarded as a highly enriching activity as it offers you various benefits such as enhancing your language and expression skills. Moreover, a variety of literary work is available these days such as novels, magazines etc to satisfy the never ending thirst of the people.
Books usually provide us with fictional and older stories while the (continue reading…)
I cannot stress how immensely important it is to make music contacts in this fast-paced music industry. Whether a record deal is your goal or independent music is more your gig, you still need to meet and network with as many people as possible. The resources for doing just this are enormous and endless, so take advantage of them all. For starters, we will go over all the types or varieties music contacts that you should (continue reading…)
Boy, I really detest how some people do websites. Bands are some
of the worst. Seems like any band that wants to look
“professional” feels they must create a website using pop-ups
and flash. Why? Cuz that’s what the Majors do?
I tried to go to a friend’s website today to find his email
address. He’s in a band. “Click here if you have a pop-up
stopper.” Now is that a stupid way to start a website or what?
So I clicked… dreading (continue reading…)
The general public likes to read magazines. They vary much in terms of prices. Some are expensive, while some are quite cheap. The centre of attraction here being the cheap magazines that are available today. They are mainly those which target those audience who seek information relating to vivid categories. Thus if we compare magazine subscriptions we will find many differences.
These magazines are of many genres. (continue reading…)
Already on MySpace? Want to get more plays on your songs and rise to the top of the charts? Want to get your music heard by important record label executives and hundreds and possibly millions of people all over? In order to get more plays on your songs on your MySpace music site, you have to do a few things. Just like the top artists at the major record labels, running a consistent promotional campaign is key.
To be successful (continue reading…)