industry
The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.
Where Has All the Original Music Gone?
The majority of what we see in the music charts nowadays, especially here in the United Kingdom, are remixed versions of old songs. So what has happened to making original music? Have musicians died out or have music producers got lazy?
By Mark Cridland8 years ago in Beat
Hottest New Underground Grime Music Artists
With music streaming services all the rage these days, listening to music has never been easier. The prices for Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud are cheap and feature every possible artist you can think of. One of the genres I have been into the past few weeks has been grime/hip-hop. If you're unaware of what grime style is, you're probably just unfamiliar with the name. You've definitely heard at least a few of the greatest grime songs ever over the radio or at a party.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Beat
An Open Letter from an Agent
Being an agent in the music industry is one of the most difficult jobs. You are a behind the scenes cog in the machine, and your entire position is directly correlated with the success of your clients. You will also be overlooked when they hand out the “Thank You” at the pinnacle of their career, and acceptance speeches should they get that far.
By Virtuosity's NewVMusic 8 years ago in Beat
Create a Certain Kind of Beautiful
I've never really understood how to start writing something like this, something that the whole world could potentially see. It's a thought I'd never really had, not until this moment of me actually putting all my thoughts out there.
By Beth Williamson8 years ago in Beat
The Shocking Lack of Women on Festival Lineups
By researching about music festivals, it has become apparent that there has been the distinct issue of the representation of women at these events. This is a problem that affects every career path within music; however, it’s most detrimental to the female performer. There is an overwhelming lack of female representation within UK festivals, and this is shown by statistics with male artists occupying up to 96 percent of festival bills.
By Ruby Haines8 years ago in Beat
Social Media for Musicians
Social Media for Artists Today I want to talk about the benefits of using social media platforms to your advantage. Most social media users have no idea of the real power of the medium. For the Music Artist, Social Media is one near perfect way of gaining fans and new listeners. With a few smart moves and much consistency, you can grow an audience quickly.
By Tim Ellerbe II8 years ago in Beat
Do's & Don'ts of Promoting Your Music Grassroots to People on Social Media
Here are some do's & don'ts of promoting your music grassroots to people on social media from my personal experience. Artists: struggling to get real plays and likes on your music? Here are the three main things you are doing wrong and what you need to do to start getting results in building supporters with people on your social networks.
By Aaceeo Picosoneo8 years ago in Beat
Music and the Arts in Smaller Cities Are Being Crushed
It's no great revelation that music and the arts are a hard industry to get into, they're strong and corporation-led when you start looking at the big opportunities and subsequent big (or at least fairly stable) bucks.
By Mimi Vassie8 years ago in Beat
