How Hit Song Algorithms Can Actually Help Artists
The words “hit song science” tend to set musicians on edge. Rather than inspiring curiosity about a new piece of technology, the idea of a hit predictor, or some kind of perfect pop song analyzer, usually conjures up images of soulless homogeneity, of computers issuing ruthlessly effective and perfectly empty radio hits, of true creativity and artistry being wiped off [...]
“Love Actually” & The Wedding Video
By now, we’ve all seen the famous (notorious?) wedding video on YouTube of an entire wedding dancing to Chris Brown’s “Forever”. In fact, if you search for it nowadays, you’ll end up seeing endless repetitions…but it wasn’t that first video that put the “surprise wedding performance” on the map.
So, Does “Indie” Really Mean Anything Anymore?
“Indie cred” used to stand for something. It meant selling 7-inches at local record stores, not paying radio stations for spins, and not watering things down for mainstream acceptance. But these days, everyone has direct access to the fan, major labels are weaker than ever, and traditional endpoints like terrestrial radio are losing influence.
HD Home Walkthrough: DSLR and Five For Fighting
Trying to sell your house? Looking for a way to stand out in a sea of listings? Why not shoot a walkthrough in HD and then lay down a sweet pop song underneath – creating a new dimension for the buyers to experience?
Laurel Canyon New Year's Morning 2009
As a longtime L.A. resident, I’ll admit that our city lacks the natural beauty of say, a San Francisco. But one of the nicest things about Los Angeles is the abundance of quiet moments one can routinely find if you’re really looking for them. This video is one of those moments.
A-List TV Music Supervisor
If you’re running a TV series with the budget to hire a professional music supervisor, they don’t come more top-shelf than Liza Richardson. Not only does she work on the critically-acclaimed series “Friday Night Lights” but her resumé shows a shockingly prolific career that all started at Santa Monica’s famed public radio station, KCRW, more than fifteen years ago.
Ole Miss Student Union "Jai Ho" Break-out
Oh, sure. You probably think winning an Academy Award would be all the respect “Slumdog Millionaire”-soundtrack headliner “Jai Ho” would need. You’d be wrong.
Music-Related Movies @ "Romance in a Can" Festival
The Romance in a Can European Film Festival commenced last Thursday at the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8 St), and while we’re not huge lovey-dovey advocates on Crossfade (romance, shromance!), there are two films on the slate this week that involve music directly in the plot. Here they are. For complete screening and ticket details, visit romanceinacan.com.
Kurt Cobain does not = Robert Pattinson
In what is no doubt a huge relief to Nirvana fans around the globe, Robbert Pattinson will NOT be playing Kurt Cobain in an upcoming movie about the iconic rock star’s life.
