Steve Barnett is a hero. He took Capitol from zero to the top of the heap. Shows what an individual can do. Sound may be lame on recordings, but it’s living large at the Forum, where a dedicated music space has touring acts and SoCal fans smiling. Talk about virality. Festivals are king. It’s still […]

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 […]

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 […]