Track appears in new box set… A new box set showcasing recordings Captain Beefheart made in the early Seventies is due for release. After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 To 1972 features newly remastered versions of three albums that Beefheart and the Magic Band released during that period – Lick My Decals Off, Baby, The Spotlight Kid and Clear Spot […]
Getting your new podcast out there is one of the most important parts of the creative process for podcasters. Even when you have created top-notch content, you need to make sure you're reaching the right audience. This can involve a number of factors, including increasing downloads, leveraging your content on different platforms so users can access your content easily, and, perhaps most importantly, building a dedicated, loyal fanbase who can […]
If you're looking to become a thought leader in your field, starting your own podcast could be a great way to get the word out. Once you've built up a following, you'll be able to generate a steady stream of income. Today, let's discuss how to create a podcast you can monetize later on and what the different ways to make money from your show are. How to Create a […]
A podcast is a great way to humor, educate, and entertain an audience. Around 55% of all U.S. consumers listen to these digital shows, a figure that only continues to grow year after year. If you're looking to start a podcast but need a nudge in the right direction, we have plenty of information to share right here. 13 Things You'll Need to Start a Podcast in 2021 1. Your […]
John has joked with Q that he is yet to find any upsides to being a solo artist. Speaking in a Q25 video interview to mark his appearance on the cover of our special 25th anniversary issue, Q304, which is out now, the former Oasis leader. The Chief declares in the video interview you can watch above: “It’s more of a pain in the arse [being solo] to be honest. […]
“We should start a podcast” is the modern version of “we should start a band.” The barrier to entry has dropped so much as to be almost nonexistent. Anyone with a microphone and a computer can put together a quality show. However, if you've never edited audio before, there are a few things you should know before diving headfirst into the world of pod editing. Podcasts are essentially just audio […]
At 9 p.m. on a Friday in February, Watson was standing outside of La Casa, a micro-church and community center — whose main chapel is the size of your parents' spacious living room — nestled next to a tienda in Washington, D.C.'s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Inside, a hardcore punk band called Unknown Threat had just taken the stage. Of course, there was no actual stage. There was just the floor […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtF6Jej8yb4 Have you ever wondered how your favorite musicians make such great music? The answer is this: They fully understand how musical emotion works, and how to use this to create intense emotions in YOU while you listen to them. Understanding musical expression is key to becoming a great guitar player and musician. When you control emotion in music, you will gain the power to greatly affect the listener's experience. […]
As festival season rapidly rolls in, we’re constantly being reminded of the continuing lack of diversity on our lineups. With a recent study indicating 86 per cent of the lineups of 12 major music festivals last year including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and Creamfields were male, it seems that the ears at the top are still unwilling to break up the boys club that makes up our live music industry. […]
If you're planning on joining the ever-growing world of podcasters, you'll need to be well-prepared for certain hurdles that lie in your way. With proper resources and time management, you can fulfill your dream of growing your listener base and reaching podcaster stardom. Joining the World of Podcasters? Here Are 8 Challenges Every Podcaster Faces Getting Past Your Initial Nerves When you subscribe to a podcast it's often because the speaker touches upon subjects that […]
