Balancing influence with plagiarism in music
It is all very well to acknowledge that the world is a vast sea of information that inspires and informs us. However, the law of copyright takes a dim view of people copying creative work and passing it off as their own.
2014 SAMA winners announced
The SAMA20 awards gala took place last night, 28 April, at the Sun City Superbowl, recognising top artists in the South African music industry. Here are your 2014 SAMA winners...
The Umphrey’s McGee approach to fan engagement
Few bands are as well prepared for the digital music industry as Umphrey’s McGee. The six-piece, Chicago-based jam band is a pioneer in the field of fan engagement and have found ways to create divergent revenue streams by offering exclusive content and creating unforgettable experiences for their fans.
Jägermeister launches Back the Artist 2014
After discovering Sheen Skaiz in 2013, Jägermeister's Back the Artist is ready for round two. The search has begun for the biggest track - be it hardcore, deep house , rock 'n' roll, pop, kwaito, or trance, the competition is open all artists.
SAMA 20 performance lineup announced
RISA, organiser of the 20th Annual South African Music Awards (SAMA 20), has announced a taster of the performance lineup for the upcoming awards gala. Expect solos and collaborations from many of this year's nominees broadcast live on SABC1.
Rehearse and prepare - reasons why recordings fail
The single most annoying thing that happens for any engineer or producer is when the musician / artist shows up to the scheduled tracking session unprepared. For the artist, nothing could be more frustrating than a producer or engineer with a bad attitude and who refuses to listen.
Music piracy - stealing from thieves
Digital music sales were seen by many as the saviour of the music recording industry after rampant piracy and illegal file-sharing in the 1990s threatened to derail one of the most important and versatile industries.
