If it’s just about money, why bother being an artist? We have two worlds, the educated and the uneducated. Those willing to do the hard work and those who like to take it easy. And in today’s world, artists like to take it easy. Or else they’re all about the money. Witness Jeff Koons. Are […]

“Brown Sugar” Rolling Stones Because it’s his most famous track. Although legendary and still heard with frequency today you’ve got no idea how big this was in 1971, when it was released. And one of its main features was Bobby’s sax solo. His work lives on, even if he does not. “Live With Me” Rolling […]

I’m sick and fucking tired of all you musicians and musos who believe your viewpoint is the only one that counts, who live in a bubble of your own device, loyal to the past and mad at anybody who strays from your viewpoint. Furthermore, you just keep digging your hole deeper, especially with your hour […]

Keep it simple stupid. That’s what Steve Jobs knew that nobody at “Billboard” seems to understand. Don’t give me formulas, give me reality. The only thing that counts is listens. Sales are irrelevant. Especially of albums. But the whole industry is based on albums so they don’t want to throw out the baby with the […]