The world's most famous drummer, Ringo Starr, turned 81 this week. Ringo's life and career are the stuff of legend--he is arguably the person who inspired more people to want to play drums than anyone else in rock and roll history. Let's take a look at some of his incredible career highlights: He was appointed [...]
Great songs are more than just memorable hooks, catchy melodies, and good lyrics. Truly timeless songs also SOUND like ear candy, and reveal new characteristics with each repeated listening. Cool article over on BMI's website by Dave Simons that offers some tips on how to make your mixes stand out and be more distinctive. These [...]
States are slowly reopening, people are vaccinated (well, some people anyway), and summer is here: people are ready to get back "out there," and this includes bands! Musicthinktank has a good article that offers bands/musicians tips for easing back into a touring lifestyle. To wit: Starting small: don't book extended tours, or overseas dates. Dip [...]
When YouTube first arrived in 2006, people flocked to the site to watch videos of cats, babies, and stunts gone awry, and, in those early days--no one imagined that YouTube would, and could, eventually upend the entire music business. Since the, YouTube and record labels have existed in what could best be described as an [...]
NBCUniversal and Target have partnered for a new inspiring film series called "Scene in Color." The show is hosted by award-winning filmmaker Will Packer, and is designed to spotlight a more diverse and inclusive entertainment industry. Producers for the "Scene in Color' promo came to Tunedge for a song called "Hope Edge," composed by Vess [...]
Songwriting is a mysterious process that many have tried to explain. Sometimes songs arrive fully formed in the composer's head--other times, they can take years to develop. Repetition is an important element in many successful songs--it hooks the listener with a phrase, lyric, or musical idea that creates a melodic, lyrical, or rhythmic connection both [...]
The advent of streaming has no doubt mostly been a positive development for the music industry, allowing consumers and music fans to stay connected to the artists and songs they love with the click of a few buttons, while simultaneously combating piracy. But another nascent threat looms on the horizon, in much the same way [...]
Spotify is currently the world's most popular streaming service, with over 155 paid monthly subscribers. But it has drawn ire for several years for what is largely considered a broken royalty model system for songwriters and labels. As the industry continues to rebound from its Napster-era slump, artists, labels, and musicians continue to voice their [...]
As the COVID pandemic continues to roll on, livestreaming of events like concerts, studio sessions, and special performances have now taken on a new relevance as fans are forced to wait for a return of live music. And big companies are starting to get involved: Live Nation invested in LA-based livestream company Veeps, and, now [...]
Did you tune into the Oscars on Sunday night? If so, you may have noticed that tracks from the Tunedge catalog were on full display during E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet" shows. 5 different tracks including "Groovin'", "Modern Fletch", "Funky Fly", "Space Disco" & "Almost Home" were featured throughout E!'s daylong coverage beginning with [...]