Hello!

I can honestly say that I LOVE music, and although I don’t have as much job experience in the music industry as I would like to have, my blog is still going to focus on music and technology and how the industry itself is changing. I have always enjoyed music, but since I have started college I have become more and more interested in artists, labels, concerts, and music news. I even have my own show at my school radio station. I like all kinds of artists and genres, but have to admit that I am thus more of a fan of “indie” music and am more inclined to support independent labels in the indie vs. major label debate. I am also really interested to explore in this blog how the music business has changed, especially with the different computer and Internet technologies artists are using to get exposure; like podcasts, viral videos (in the style of La Blogotheque), and free (and legal) song and album downloads (in the style of Radiohead and Girl Talk).

My point of view will be one from a person who is interested and excited to see how new technology has affected the industry, someone who actually does download music legally (and illegally), and does not see the internet and p2p downloading as something that is killing the music industry, but forcing it to change and adapt to today’s music standards. There is a reason why record sales for many major labels are down. I would like to explore why and find a more sufficient reason than just "illegal downloading". For example, Radiohead’s last album, In Rainbows, was available to download for free off of the band’s website, and they still were one of the most successful (and profitable) touring acts of last summer. However it can be argued that Radiohead would not have been as successful a band without the help of the major label, EMI, they were on in the early nineties. These are the kinds of questions I will explore in my blog in addition to different kinds of music news that affect the industry/consumer and interesting tidbits that catch my eye.

I will also offer my opinion and give recommendations for new music and trends, looking at both sides of the spectrum, including both major and indie label artists, vinyl and mp3 formats, and broadcast and Internet radio. What I do not want to do is sound too biased or above anyone else’s opinion, the aim of this blog is not to force my opinions down anyone else’s throat or make them think I am not open to any opposing arguments or suggestions, but open up a topic for discussion, give you something to think about, and maybe expose you to something you have never heard before.

Technology and the Internet have forced everyone to change how they think about, experience, and even listen to music. Everyone is adapting in his or her own way, and I want to explore how we are doing that. It is my goal for this blog to do that, but I would like it to not only inform you but also be enjoyable and fun to read at the same time.