Here are some tips for getting your music placed in TV shows, films, and other media: The best title for a song is the one that describes the song, not a new-agey title; A song must quickly evoke a mood or feeling; Always have an instrumental version available; Songs written and sung by female song [...]

Jackson Browne and Dawes debut a new song at Occupy Wall Street. Video.

I should have posted this long ago but here it is.  Bob Geldof’s SXSW 2011 keynote address on St. Patrick’s Day.  He talks about musicians today not taking chances, not making statements.  He called it “continental navel gazing.” Musicians are the people who can comment on society.  Ask questions.  Shine light on issues.  With all [...]

$325 million dollars can certainly go a long way to make any band famous.

In the time it takes to complete a seriously good full-length album an artist could easily release two solid three-song EPs or a number of singles with remixes that help reach an audience that may never have heard your band. A great single release will get good blog coverage, is right for a low budget video, and perfect for the podcaster.

Why is Friday, the Rebecca Black sensation, and some might say the worst song they have ever heard, so damn catchy? He tapped a song structure that’s embedded in our minds, one that’s been the foundation of dozens, even hundreds of hit records over the last half a century.

Check out soon a new reality TV show from Jimmy Lloyd Productions, host and producer of Jimmy Lloyd's Songwriter Showcase airing on NBC, is on its way to you soon. The show captures the passion, drive, struggle and soul of song writers. The competition and pain that goes into making a name for yourself. Check out the trailer here.

Check out these great Brooklyn bands while at SXSW this year.

SXSW is has announced the third round of 2011 Showcasing Acts! Which ones are you going to be checking out? Which ones should I be checking out? Comment and let everyone know who your favorite act is.

Super Bowl XLV Was A Great Place To Have Your Music Heard In TV Commercials. There was so much music in commercials, it was amazing. These days, music licensing in TV is one of the bright spots in the music business. I made a list of the songs I heard and was able to identify and write down. There may have been a few more, but I caught most of them.

Slideshow from an incredible Winter Jazz Fest January 2011 featuring Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Chris Dave and Casey Benjamin of The Experiment, Tia Fuller, Mimi Jones, Chelsea Baratz and Maurice Brown, Solomon Dorsey and Marcus Strickland.