February 13, 2021 
February 11, 2021
Now that we’re almost a year into this thing, fans and artists have mostly grown accustomed to the idea of live streaming concerts. Possibly even too accustomed. While the familiar thrills of an in-person show may feel new and exciting every time, a live stream is (unsurprisingly) a little different. Viewers are less committed, and more prone to distraction when viewing from home. After taking in a few songs, their attention might start to wander, unless you give them a compelling reason to stay tuned in. Here we look at a few tips and tricks for mixing up your live stream shows, and keeping them interesting for your audience (and, honestly, for you).
Live Music, Streaming tagged Advice, Audience, Fans, live stream, performance February 11, 2021 Breakdancing has a longstanding history of vibrancy throughout its movements and fashion. Dancers who have participated in this art form understand that the moves are not the only factor that influences the experience. Breakdancers know that their expression ranges from the moves they choose to the accessories and style that they adorn their body with. As you consider how to create your breakdancing aesthetic, make sure that you are covering all of these areas so that you are sure to fully embrace the artful expression of breakdancing.
Dance tagged breakdance, dance, style February 11, 2021 Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, and Ludwig van Beethoven don’t appear to have much in common. Ok, they’re both musicians, there are the repeated digits in their birth years (1990, 1770), they share perhaps a similar amount of curly hair… But, otherwise, come on, right?
And yet, although classical music of Beethoven’s era and pop circa 2020 are different beasts, music that works is music that works. Sometimes it just works because it’s performed or produced effectively. But often I submit that better music is better because the notes are better — the pitches and durations and the relationships and patterns these form, however they’re performed.
Classical Music, Creativity, Songwriting tagged Beethoven, The Weeknd, classical, pop February 9, 2021 At some point, a musician wants to be heard. You want other people to hear the music that you have made. A poor recording setup can completely ruin your message.
February 6, 2021 
February 5, 2021 While a return to the packed concert halls of yore still appears to be some ways off, a lot of fans and artists alike have grown tired of live streaming shows, yearn for the face to face experience, and are looking for an alternative way to safely enjoy music in person.
An overcrowded, poorly ventilated basement show might not fly, but with all the information we have gained about COVID-19 over the past year, there is more science available than ever on how to safely execute a live and in-person performance.
Here, we offer some tips on how to make the experience as safe as possible for both artists and fans.
Coronavirus, Live Music, Venue tagged Advice, COVID-19, live music, pandemic, safety February 4, 2021 Dancing is an expression of creativity and a way to interact socially with others. However, it can also be a source of anxiety for people who feel awkward or self-conscious. While dancing often looks spontaneous, it may involve choreography, which is developing and learning dance steps ahead of time. If you go to parties or night clubs and see people moving and grooving out on the floor, they usually aren’t doing strictly choreographed routines. In many cases, however, they are spontaneously making use of choreographed steps that they learned elsewhere.
If you’ve never had the opportunity to learn any dance steps, it’s no wonder that you feel uncomfortable when the music strikes up. Fortunately, there are well-known moves that you can learn on your own and then break out at your next social gathering. The following start with the simple and then move up to the more complex.
February 4, 2021 Discovering your niche will be one of the most empowering moments of your career. Whether you are an artist, a producer, or any creative, the amount to which you develop your own creative voice will greatly impact your path towards success. Our niche makes us easily identifiable and marketable. The better we define it, the more we will open our connection to our fans and clients.
Advice, Genre, Music Career Stress tagged Career, music psychology, niche February 2, 2021 If you’ve ever been lucky enough to attend a live rock concert, you know the rush you get when you enter the arena. Rowdy crowds fill the seats with excitement. Adrenaline surges when the lights dim, and anticipation builds as the band takes the stage. From that moment, the loud music and bright lights create an atmosphere so powerful and energetic that even non-rock music lovers will appreciate. That said, if you’re a first-time concert goer, there are a few details to arrange before the date arrives. Make the most of your time at the show by going into the venue ready and well-prepared.
Advice, Live Music tagged concerts, live music, safety, shows January 30, 2021 
January 28, 2021
Release Party officially launches its self-service platform, which offers a seamless end-to-end experience for artists and audiences alike. In addition to their original livestreaming service, artists will soon be allowed to share smart links with their fans and notify them via text message when their new music releases.
January 27, 2021 With touring and live events at a standstill, musicians and labels quickly turned to streaming and digital releases. In July, Beatport CEO Robb McDaniels confirmed that they’ve already seen a 10–20% increase in the number of releases and are expecting the trend to continue well into 2021.
Music research and analytics platform Viberate looked into the numbers and created a comprehensive report for this popular Electronic music domain.
Music Business tagged beatport, big data, charts, viberate January 27, 2021 How did we get here?
Every nook and cranny; every twist and turn of our recordings these days are nipped and tucked like a Rodeo Drive trophy wife. The beats we use - whether funk, bossa nova or reggae - are corralled and rigidly locked to a consistent tempo. Vocal takes are given a similar treatment, tuned and smoothed over to eliminate discrepancies.