Summertime is truly on it’s way, which drums up fond memories of cruising around with the radio on, road trips to the coast, and campsite BBQ action with some classic tunes. Not saying we’re old, but we’ve been doing that for a while now, hence these little ditties from our youth.
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Here at Music Jobs, we are big fans of Spotify. We’ve been posting various playlists over the last couple of years (Check out our Music Jobs Playlist Blog Series here) and now, there is exciting news that makes these playlists and your other favourite music more easily sharable within a blog or website. (more…)
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Perfume Genius aka Seattle-based solo artist Mike Hadreas is causing a little bit of a stir with the video for his new single ‘Hood’ which YouTube declared as unfit for family viewing.
The video features Hadreas and porno actor Arpad Miklos in their skivvies embracing, applying makeup and (bizarrely) pretending to be Freddy Kruger.
Hadreas has told Pitchfork that the track is a powerful and self-aware lesson in love ”The song’s about how if someone knew you 100%, they would go away. So, in the video, I didn’t acknowledge him until I was fully done-up in all my gear and my wig. That’s how I feel in general. That freaky shit underneath– that’s kind of who I am, really.”
Hood features on Hadreas second album “Put Your Back N 2 It” which was released in the UK on 20th February and is streaming in full on Spotify http://open.spotify.com/album/62sWqx1h4AjtVWtcs25AkE
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There are now more ways to consume music than ever before, making the murky waters of the music industry even more treacherous for musicians, songwriters and performers, not to mention agents, managers and the like. Please consider taking our short poll and sharing some of your recent habits of consuming music in 2011. After you click submit you can see the results. Simply hit the back button on your browser to vote in another topic and see more results.
by Lee Jarvis.
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PURE Music plans to launch in December, offering instant access to millions of songs for just £4.99 per month. The music will be cloud-based, and then playable from any internet device, such as laptops, smartphones and PURE’s existing range of internet radios. The interface used will be The Lounge, an already active ‘gateway’ to all kinds of on-demand content, including live radio, podcasts and listen again programmes. PURE will also be offering apps for the iPhone, with an Android version coming soon too.
One of the key features is a tagging process when listening via a PURE radio. When listening to a radio show, you can essentially ‘bookmark’ the current track, then come back to it later and find other tracks by the same artist, or play all your bookmarked tracks together. In addition, PURE claim a powerful search function, displaying various back catalogue and similar artist recommendations each time you search, making new music discovery a lot easier and more enjoyable. There is also a playlist function, allowing easy creation by dragging and dropping into place, and those playlists can then be shared via Facebook and Twitter.
Whilst PURE has created an interesting interface, and obviously hope to sell more radios via the ease of compatibility and raising brand awareness, it is actually existing streaming provider 7digital who have providing the backbone and catalogue of tunes. Check out the promo video below…
Will PURE Music be a Spotify-killer? Who knows? On the face of it, it looks very similar, but comes at half the price. The range of compatible devices are good (you really need to include EVERYTHING for a full market-wide uptake), so I guess we will have to see what the actual service and recommendations are like. For more info check out PURE.
by Lee Jarvis.
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Over the years, we have been blessed with some incredible female singers, songwriters and musicians. The recent passing of Amy Winehouse is a loss to the music world, regardless of what you thought of her personal choices. In another life, she could have continued singing for another 40 years and created many more albums.
Her passing also inspired me to revisit some other amazing vocalists, their uplifting, haunting or heart-wrenching voices drenched with raw energy and emotion. Some relatively new faces, some classic legends, some classic ballads, some abstract pieces of expression. All strong icons for future female artists. All worthy of a special listen.
Click the image below or check out http://open.spotify.com/user/leejarvis/playlist/6WYCcVG6j9ngltrcEnoIwS
Tracklist
Amy Winehouse – Stronger than Me
Dinah Washington – Cry Me A River
Sia -Lentil
Fiona Apple – Extraordinary Machine
Beth Orton – Countenance
Jolie Holland – Mad Tom of Bedlam
Imogen Heap – Wait It Out
Florence and the Machine – Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)
Erykah Badu – Drama
Joni Mitchell – Big Yellow Taxi
Joan Baez – (Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody) Turn Me Around
Alicia Keys – How Come You Don’t Call Me
Nina Simone – I Put A Spell On You
Bat For Lashes – Glass
Björk – Joga
Enjoy!
by The Music Jobs Team.
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Remixes are a grey area, but can often completely break a sing, legitimate or not. They can range from bootleg mash-ups a la Girl Talk to a cover of a well know song in a completely different genre, to RnB jams remixed for the nightclub dancefloor. Many times I have heard an interesting mix of a well known track that has inspired me to go back and look up the original, and I dare say that many older musicians and bands have been rediscovered by a younger audience when the band of the moment covers or improvises on a classic hit live at a concert.
For this recent playlist, I’ve tried to delve into all of those ideas. For me, remixing is a great way to inspire creativity, and to stir interest. I’ve tried to pick up on several different genres from some very well known artists and some newcomers. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Also feel free to share your own playlists, from Spotify or elsewhere!
Click the image below or check out http://open.spotify.com/user/leejarvis/playlist/0fO7cvZzN4bOB5c7Tzc7ZJ
Tracklist
LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk is Playing at My House (Soulwax Remix)
Jackson 5 – Dancing Machine (Steve Aoki remix)
Hot Chip – Over and Over (Solid Groove remix)
Simian Mobile Disco – Cruel Intentions (Heartbreak’s Slow Action Remix)
Phoenix – Lisztomania (Der Die Das remix)
La Roux – In For The Kill (Skream’s Lets get Ravey remix)
Bodyrox – Yeah Yeah (D Ramirez remix)
Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (Z Trip remix)
Easy Star All Stars – Money (Pink Floyd cover)
Christian Prommer’s Drum Lesson – Strings of Life
Enjoy!
by The Music Jobs Team.
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April 19th – 21st sees the arrival of a three day conference designed to fill the missing link in DIY Artists’ careers. MusicConnex aims to facilitate and promote social networking, informative discussion and inspiration amongst industry experts, emerging and established music acts and new media. Created by music professionals for music professionals, MusicConnex is London’s premier DIY Music & New Media Event.
Highlights include:
• Over 100 Industry thought leaders from the Music & New Media space.
• Over 40 Digital Platforms and Sessions across 3 days including speakers from;
Aspiro, AudioDraft, Amazing Media, AWAL, BandCentral Ltd, Beatport, Believe Digital, Bounce Mobile, BuyMyPlaylist, Decibel, Dada, Electric Sheep, FanShake, GoMix, Good Lizard Media, International Music Community InGroove, LEN Inc (Live Entertainment Network), JumpOff, MATIvision, mflow, MTV, Music Metric, Music2Deal, Music2Text, Music Dealers, Myplaydirect, Muzu TV, Omnifone, PledgeMusic, Radar Music Video, ReverbNation, Sentric Music, Slice The Pie, Songkick, Sounday, SoundCloud, Spotify, SplitGigs, The Orchard, TopSpin, Wimp, and WE7.
• Exclusive seminars from Facebook, YouTube & MTV, REVERBNATION, and OK Go.
• Seminar from Jonathan Forster GM Europe & VP Ad Sales at Spotify speaking about; the future of music streaming, consumption and the impact on the Artist community, and how artists can utilise their platform to promote and leverage their viral activity.
“I welcome MusicConnex to the music business event schedule and look forward to attending. The opportunity for BPI member companies to further engage in the areas the conference wants to cover, particularly the digital world, is something that the BPI energetically supports.”
- Julian Wall, BPI, Director Independent Member Services
“Technology is driving unparalleled levels innovation, disruption and empowerment within the global music industry. MusicConnex will showcase the latest innovators and thought leaders in this space as the traditional rules of engagement for music change.”
- Tim Hadley, Omnifone, Director, Corporate Communications
“I think MusicConnex is an event that can show musical entrepreneurs all facets of the music industry and how to develop their skills and make money from their careers. Encouraging artists and supporting new talent is something that’s close to my heart and when I heard MusicConnex were providing a platform to network, showcase and inspire I really wanted to be a part of it.”
- Austin Daboh, BBC Radio 1Xtra, Music Manager
We reached out to MusicConnex because it is the kind of event that our Music Jobs members would gain a lot of ideas, advice and direction by attending. Due to the current economic climate, and because we love our members (yes, you!) and, well, the fact that we are pretty awesome, we can offer a 3 day pass at the exclusive discounted price of £49. That is £49 instead of the regular £199 for three days of panels, seminars, live showcases, masterclasses, workshops, exhibitions and networking with key industry figures.
To secure this deal, go to www.musicconnex.co.uk/tickets, click on “click here to enter promotional code” and enter MJOBSDEAL1
Purchased tickets also provide entry to the LIVE gigs in the evening for CanadianBlast and the MusicConnex Showcase (this is on a first come first served basis.)
Fore more info and updates on Music Connex, check out MusicConnex Twitter and MusicConnex Facebook.
by Lee Jarvis.
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Maybe it’s the thought of summer festivals being just around the corner (yes, really!), but last month saw us totally rocking out, dude. There’s nothing quite like a big sing-a-long anthem compilation on the radio, in the car, or on the Spotify profile, so turn on, tune in, and rock out.
Click the image below or check out http://open.spotify.com/user/leejarvis/playlist/7EAHKEYeW94cLb6SZEtM1F
Tracklist
The Strokes – Last Night
Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody
The Dead Weather – Blue Blood Blues
The Black Keys – Next Girl
Muse – Uprising
The Hives – Well All Right!
The White Stripes – Black Math
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Gold Lion
Ramones – Blitzkreig Pop
Enjoy!
by The Music Jobs Team.
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Maybe it’s the wintry, dark evenings, maybe it’s the whisky, but this January we seem to have been on a soul music kick. New albums such as Charles Bradley’s ‘No Time For Dreaming’ lean heavily on the sounds of the past, and that set the motion for a soul-fuelled Spotify playlist from the Music Jobs Team.
Click the image below or check out http://open.spotify.com/user/leejarvis/playlist/3FFxv5uOUsWxp8firWKs4j
Tracklist
Otis Redding – I Need Your Lovin
James Brown – It’s a Man’s World
Teddy Pendergrass – Love TKO
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Wake Up Everybody
The Trammps – Stop and Think
The Miracles, Billy Griffin – Love Machine
Booker T & the MGs – Soul Man
Aretha Franklin – Dr Feelgood
Ella Fitzgerald – You’ve Changed
The Delfonics – Ready or Not Here I Come
Patti Labelle & The Bluebells – Groovy Kind of Love
Rose Royce – Wishin on a Star
Al Green – Look What You’ve Done To Me
Enjoy!
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