This essay by Seumas Phelan was stolen from the November issue of the quarterly publication by the Sydney PEN. Some of you may have heard the interview on Radio National with Frank Moorhouse today, his article ‘The writer in a time of terror’ is in the November issue [PDF], along with this article, and others. […]
Creating something out of nothing is not easy, but one must always remember the old saying: Rome was not built in a day. Whatever new adventure you are embarking on whether it be setting up a label or setting up a recording studio, there are a few simple things that can help you stay focused. […]
They aint gunna do his film ’cause he bags the bush family, who are in bed with Disney… Here’s what Mr Moore wrote about the whole thang…
When You Wish Upon A Star… by Michael Moore
May 7th, 2004
Friends,
Thank you for all the incredible letters of support as my film crew and I once again […]
Well, i wrote a slightly relevant article, why not post it?
So, firstly a little explanation.
I wrote the following article as part of my youth work course. The assignment was to find an organisation of your choice and analyse it. I chose Freeza coz i like it and I’m familiar with it.
The Key Points (titles in […]
First of all, you are fat. You are ugly. Your breath stinks. You are unpopular. Your car sucks. Your house sucks. Your life sucks.
You are not witty. You are not smart. You are ignorant. You are stupid. You will never make it in this world. You are unpopular. You will never amount to anything. […]
So far we’ve discussed the issues involved in negotiating the manager?s compensation during the life of the contract. Another touchy subject that is especially close to the manager?s heart, is whether he will continue to get a commission on gross income earned by the artist after the contract has ended. Your response will probably be […]
We finished the last installment of this article looking at the artist-manager relationship on the more inexperienced end of the spectrum.
Now let’s take the other extreme and assume that both you and your manager are established veterans of the music business. Under these facts, it may be more practical to enter into a long-term contract, […]
Next to a record label deal, the artist management contract is the most exciting agreement an artist will sign. As with any legal document, a contract shouldn?t be signed without the advice of a music attorney. In addition to being your legal counselor, your attorney is also your advocate because his is especially needed to […]
So you want to stream your mp3s? No problem! What follows is a brief tutorial about streaming your mp3s online.
There are two major parts to play in streaming mp3 files: serving up the files correctly and configuring your computer to receive them. If you are running your own website, you only need to worry about […]
If you’re an artist looking for reviews for your press kit, website, or quotes for your new album, how do you find the right people to review your music?
I am a music reviewer. When I started, I had to do something to build my reputation. I focused on acquiring music I enjoyed and sought out […]
Editors note: The following article was blatantly ripped off from MAXIMUMROCKNROLL #133, in 1994 (please don’t sue us!), which is quite a while ago, so a lot of the things referenced to have either changed or simply don’t exist anymore.
But the main gist of the thing is still spot on… What Lee says might make […]
Robert Fripp said: “When a record company makes a mistake, the artist pays for it.
When the artist makes a mistake, the artist pays for it.”
Is a label deal the only real measure of success? According to many artists, the answer is a resounding “NO!” In fact, more than a few with label experience would rather […]
