Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop – 700+ YouTube Videos and Still Going

Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop describes himself as the “Internet’s busiest music nerd,” and with over 700+ YouTube videos on deck he has a right to carry that title. While sites like Pitchfork continue to deliver reviews in the conventional blog/text format, Anthony has leveraged the power of videos to create a huge online following that has led to 17 million YouTube video views and viral stardom. Here is a an interview I had last Thursday with the “internet’s busiest music geek” about his creative process and his sweet “labor of love.”

The Benefits of Music for Children

As science fairs all over the world will attest, music is good for living things. Plants grow more quickly and more fully when their owners play music for them.

What Is the “Kindie Rock” Movement?

You’ve probably heard of “Indie Rock,” but how about “Kindie Rock”? It’s a lot more popular than you might imagine.

A Socializing Opportunity And A Truly Wonderful Dance Experience Are Up For Grabs!

Although for many years, flamenco was considered as a folk dance, nowadays it is recognized by music and dance experts as an art. Performing the complex and intense dance routine can be a challenge since each performance is an interaction between the dancer, guitarist and singer. A characteristic performance is a combination of different artists- one or more dancers, a singer and a musician.

Buy Beats Online

There are certain things that experienced artists know better than beginners. One of them is that it is better to buy beats online than to wait for the moment when you will be able to create a musical piece from start to finish without any help from the outside world.

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Plenty of artists will tell you that it is a great idea to buy beats instead of making them yourself. For starters, you will save a lot of time, since you will be buying something that may take hours, days or even weeks to make.

Soundproofing Foam – Cheap Alternatives

You might be one of the many people who receive complaints from your neighbors due to throwing an indoor party with a massive sound system, or from simply listening to your favorite music at high volume. Your neighbors might be wondering why you have to install such a loud sound system for a birthday party, why you like to turn up the volume when listening to music or why your band always likes to practice at night and so on.

The Healing Sound In Christian Music

Peaceful pure music has the ability to heal the inner soul and physical body. Scientific research has proven that trauma can damage a persons soul. Find the remedy today.

Dr Drum Review – Beat Making Software Tops the Competition

If you’ve ever wanted to create professional grade beats that are totally hot, it’s just within your reach. Dr. Drum’s beat making software really needs no introduction.

Music Etiquette 101: Microphone Etiquette

This article is for up-and-coming rappers and singers on the proper use of a microphone during live performances. Topics discussed include holding the mic, the dangers of “cuffing” the mic, and what to do when not speaking in the mic.

Music Remixing – Postmodernism in Copyright Scandal!

As a producer and distributor of ‘classical’ remixes I am regularly critiqued from a number of different groups. This article comes to the defence of the remix producer and invites the reader to reconsider their role from ‘blag-artist’ into contemporary.

Country Singers Who Tell A Great Story

What is the best kind of station to tune into on a long, lonesome drive? It depends on personal tastes, of course, but there is a definite sense of satisfaction to be found in a classic country station. Many country singers draw from a long, rich…

Radiojar Wants to Add The Human Element to Online Music

Radiojar is a social music platform that allows anyone to create their own web radio station without spending loads of time finding the right software and hardware to get started. The Athens, Greece based start-up wants to add the human element to online music which we are currently lacking with services like Pandora, Slacker Radio and Spotify. Here is a interview I had last week with RadioJar’s co-Founder Stathis Koutsogeorgos about the his company’s creation, the future of web radio and the environment for start-ups with the instability in Greece’s economy.

Exclusive Interview With Chris Hansen Co-Founder and CEO of BAMM TV

BAMM.TV was created by musicians and for musicians to “re-balance” the economics of the music industry. The San Francisco based start-up currently has worked with over 160 bands and has produced over 60 hours of HD content. Below is an interview I had with the companies co-Founder and CEO Chris Hansen about BAMM’s strategy and the future of mobile music videos.

Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Deaf Musician

Beethoven was among the most famous classical and romantic music composers. He was born in December 1770, in a place known as Bonn, the capital of Electorate of Cologne and a part of Roman Empire. Ludwig was born in a family deeply involved in classical music. His first music teacher was his father Johan Van Beethoven.