I just fell down the concerts rabbithole on Shazam and learned that Jessie Reyes starts touring NZ next week.
Why isn't stuff like that in the news? The Lee Scott and Black Josh concert at Neck of the Woods got about 50 punters. This is the cost of not hiring real music journos any more.
I've been thinking about this piece since it published on Friday.
When I was playing music in Whangarei, there wasn't a record label or anything like that - but there was a shared goal among the music shops (instruments and record stores) that furthering local music should be a goal. A couple of recording studios got in on the act. My band contributed to one project they tried, a record called Fritter that collected a bunch of local acts together.
It seems to me that is what DJ Frank is trying to do too. The current system favours bands that have a following, who have the loudest voices - just see George's comment; no publicity for Jessie Reyez and very little for 21 Savage, but a million articles about Oasis. Outfits like Music First - or, to name another, Sun Return Records, who repped an album I reviewed on Friday, Dateline's It's All Downhill From Here; even - are using their expertise to give others a hand up, crowdsourcing help and support. Its more like a collective than a label.
A big nod to Poco Moto's Tāmaki Makaurau Open Music Hub events too, that provide support for artists - not musically but on the business side. There is a ton of great people doing work out there.
Hey Chris, yeah I think that’s what I’m starting to see emerge in the face of huge odds - a genuine effort to build things that feel good and honest and supportive without the need for major label input or big money backing. Doing it just because it feels right. Have had a bunch of big chats about that lately. Such a simple concept that’s been missing for a while eh?
I just fell down the concerts rabbithole on Shazam and learned that Jessie Reyes starts touring NZ next week.
Why isn't stuff like that in the news? The Lee Scott and Black Josh concert at Neck of the Woods got about 50 punters. This is the cost of not hiring real music journos any more.
Yeah well if they're not even covering the big news anymore, they're not going to cover the little stuff either. I'm doing the best I can!!!
I've been thinking about this piece since it published on Friday.
When I was playing music in Whangarei, there wasn't a record label or anything like that - but there was a shared goal among the music shops (instruments and record stores) that furthering local music should be a goal. A couple of recording studios got in on the act. My band contributed to one project they tried, a record called Fritter that collected a bunch of local acts together.
It seems to me that is what DJ Frank is trying to do too. The current system favours bands that have a following, who have the loudest voices - just see George's comment; no publicity for Jessie Reyez and very little for 21 Savage, but a million articles about Oasis. Outfits like Music First - or, to name another, Sun Return Records, who repped an album I reviewed on Friday, Dateline's It's All Downhill From Here; even - are using their expertise to give others a hand up, crowdsourcing help and support. Its more like a collective than a label.
A big nod to Poco Moto's Tāmaki Makaurau Open Music Hub events too, that provide support for artists - not musically but on the business side. There is a ton of great people doing work out there.
Hey Chris, yeah I think that’s what I’m starting to see emerge in the face of huge odds - a genuine effort to build things that feel good and honest and supportive without the need for major label input or big money backing. Doing it just because it feels right. Have had a bunch of big chats about that lately. Such a simple concept that’s been missing for a while eh?
Just listened to "S P E Y S I D E" and it is pretty great.
A bit of a throwback to the self-titled album.
Oh yep, it's very good.
It's out!?! The YouTube vid said 'seven hours' when I last looked...