Tag: Stevie Wonder

Hit Producer, Musician Narada Michael Walden on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Narada Michael Walden is an Emmy and multi-Grammy winner including wons for Producer, Album and Song of The Year. This week he visits co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, George Michael, Jeff Beck, Lio Narada Michael Walden, Lionel Ritchie, Mariah Carey, music producer, Narada Michael Walden, Ray Charles, Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston, Wynonna Judd

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Reigniting Our Love Of AM Radio

Once an integral part of the nighttime listening experience, AM radio has since fallen out of favor somewhat, as with many traditional forms of media consumption. The medium is far. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/29/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AM radio, Associated Press, California, CarPlay, Donald Glover, Jessie J, Kanye West, Kelly Rowland, radio, Rapping, Stevie Wonder, TMZ, West Hollywood

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Industry Navigation Tips For Songwriters

The music industry is full of talented and creative songwriters, which can often foster a negative competitive environment, but rather than fall into this trap, it would behoove any songwriter. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Album cover, Alex Shapiro, American Society of Composers, Argentina, Astrology, Authors and Publishers, Ed Sheeran, Singer-songwriter, songwriter, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Stevie Wonder

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Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap

ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 04/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Detroit, Elton John, Grammy Award, Jamaica, Katy Perry, Marvin Gaye, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Uptight (Everything's Alright)

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PR Firm Quite Great Launches Live Booking Agency

UK based PR company Quite Great has added a live booking department to its business. The Cambridge-based firm is setting out to help aspiring artists in every facet of their. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Daily Mail, Elton John, Jamaica, John Lennon, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, rock and roll, Stevie Wonder

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Plagiarism Or Inspiration? It’s A Fine Line

By this time, we have grown accustomed to some degree of familiarity in the music we hear, particularly as sampling and covering songs continues to be a popular and ever-easier. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/08/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 2016 Brit Awards, Advertising agency, album, America's Got Talent, American Greetings, Captain America, Long, Long Time, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Trouble Man (song)

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Irving Azoff Claims YouTube “Pirates” Are “Really Evil”

The CEO and Chairman of Azoff MSG Entertainment, Irving Azoff, is leveling some heavy criticism at YouTube in very public war as he attempts to get the popular video sharing. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/07/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, Eagles (band), Irving Azoff, John Lennon, Minnesota, Pharrell Williams, Prince (musician), Saint Paul, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder

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Michelle Obama Carpool Karaoke Appearance Spikes Missy Elliot, Stevie Wonder Hits

On July 20, first lady Michelle Obama and Missy Elliott joined the Carpool Karaoke segment of The Late Late Show with James Corden. While exposure on the show has boosted music consumption. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billy Joel, Empire State Building, James Corden, John Travolta, Joy Philbin, Katie Couric, Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Stevie Wonder, YouTube

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How Do Music Preferences Differ Place To Place? Pandora Shares State By State Data

How musical preferences differ from place to place? Who are the top ten top acts in California, and how do they compare to New York? Pandora analyzed mountains of listener. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: BET Awards, Beyoncé Knowles, Black Entertainment Television, Chris Brown (American entertainer), Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Los Angeles, Pandora, Stevie Wonder, Tracee Ellis Ross

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Universal Music Launches Lawsuit Against Companies Distributing Mixtapes To Prisoners

Universal Music filed a complaint with the US district court in California against companies advertising and distributing care packages to prisoners that include unauthorized mixtapes of their artists in 40. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 01/09/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Capitol Records, Compact disc, Dr Dre, Eminem, Harry Fox Agency, iTunes, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Universal Music Group

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