Common misconceptions In this internet, talent show era there are lots of misconceptions about how to promote music to reach a wider audience. The idea that great music will automatically attract an audience is a great idea, but not reality.…
I recently read an article in the Guardian that reconfirmed everything I have thought and heard about from those seeking to earn a living in the music industry. I have massive respect for anyone deciding on this course of action,…
Here is a great interview we did with Harry Orme, singer songwriter, session musician and music teacher from Leeds. Harry is an outstanding musician and songwriter who is known for his original songs as well as excellent cover versions of…
I’m still reeling from the 4th GER/Music for Head & Heart showcase with Martin Simpson as the headline. Support was from The Small Change Diaries and this was an amazing evening, standing room only. Pure Martin Simpson musical magic The…
We just hosted the 4th Music for Head & Heart showcase at The Old Woollen in Leeds and it was one of those “I was there!” nights! Martin Simpson is always a stunning performer live, but this was even by…
I just returned from Martin Simpson’s 70th birthday bash and my head is still reeling from the great music and discussion. People travelled far and wide to attend and Kit Baily did a brilliant job in organising this evening. I…
James in York, 40 years of musical brilliance I just got back from seeing James at the York Barbican and my head is still buzzing from one of the most spectacular shows I have experienced in 50 years of seeing…
Most intelligent people appreciate that social media platforms like many commercial TV channels exist through advertising funds. The actual customers for platforms like FB are those who pay for advertising, the rest are “users: where there’s no financial exchange, although…
I’ve been a long time fan of Sylvie Simmons writing, literally going back decades. She is an extraordinary journalist and author based in San Francisco and has an amazing history of interviewing many of the world’s greatest artists including Leonard…
This is the 2nd single from Nick Cody & Towse, released March 11th on all platforms What people are saying about Nick Cody & Towse “Musically, the track is a mesmerizing outlook into a fresh start. Channeling their inner Robert Plant…
George Martin was frequently described as “The fifth Beatle” and its generally accepted that the band would never have achieved its fame without his input. The “producer” literally “produces” the music from the raw ingredients created by the musicians and…
Hat Tracks/Unsigned Radio – working in collaboration Intro “Hat Tracks” is a well established Internet music show presented by West Yorkshire’s Darrel Hull AKA “Daz in the Hat”. Until recently, the show was exclusively available on Daz’s own website www.dazinthehat.com & mixcloud.com.…
I just finished watching “Otway, the movie” after it was recommended to me by a good friend and professional colleague. Its a fascinating tale for a variety of reasons, hence penning some thoughts here. Getting attention Otway fell on his…
I’ve always been a massive album fan of albums and remember back in 1970s, before cassette tapes, this was the only way to consume music. You could go into a record store and listen to an album before buying it,…
Interviewer: Mr. Cody, tell me, what does Green Eyed Records actually mean to your musician, your average musician? What does Green Eyed Records mean to you? Nick Cody: Right. Well, Green Eyed Records came from a lot of soul searching…
By Rick Simmonds In my various radio management roles, I’ve been asked numerous times, “what is the future of radio?”. I’ve always responded with “just focus on content – content is the future”. Radio has surrounded us for all of…
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson will release his new album Some Kind of Jubilee on Topic Records, his musical home for more than two decades. The record marks a remarkable milestone—50 years since the release of Simpson’s debut album, Golden Vanity (1976)—and, in his own words, captures “my…
Track list The album opens with “Ghost,” the latest single. It’s a great driving pop song with excellent melodies and a great guitar break. “Nothing Changes” moves steadily with a driving bassline and is a good example of a really…
Towse from California I first came across Towse a number of years ago when they posted a video on my Original Ukulele Songs platform. These are truly exceptional artists and last year I released “All is fine ’til the world…