Kids are the new stars. No, I’m not talking about those twits on "American Idol".  I’m just talking about everybody who’s not being purveyed by the major labels, movie studios and "National Enquirer"/"Us". Used to be people felt powerless.  That they didn’t have a voice.  Now everything’s completely topsy-turvy.  Kids think THEY have the voice.  […]

If I read one more article how MySpace is the future of the music industry, how it’s the place to break bands, I’m gonna PUKE! MySpace sucks.  If you don’t know this, you don’t use it. Let’s learn from Google.  Make it work quickly.  Without glitches.  And, if you’re exploring something new, if you’re venturing […]

It’s about the MONEY! I have a friend.  He had a joint venture label with a major company.  Said company wanted to buy him out.  He was on a major hot streak.  He didn’t know what to do.  Whether to continue to gamble or take the money.  His attorney said SOMETIMES YOU’VE GOT TO TAKE […]

This is the new era.  Communication is TWO-WAY!  If you don’t listen to your customers/fan base you’re going to create ill will.  Like…THE MAJOR LABELS! Don’t make your customers/fans your ENEMY!  Make them believe they’re in it WITH YOU!  This is why Andy Lack and Edgar Bronfman, Jr. and every exec spouting how people are […]