The Location of The Doors Morrison Hotel & The Birth of The Hard Rock Cafe
The story surrounding the location of Morrison Hotel used in the Doors album of the same name is a rather interesting one. (more…)
How to Get Signed to a Record Label: Tips From Music Manager Shannon O’Shea
Music industry professional Shannon O'Shea is back for part four of the informative interview series, this time with advice for emerging recording artists on how to get signed to a record label. (more…)
Music Industry Vet Shannon O’Shea Discusses What Musicians Actually Earn and Music Marketing Costs
Music industry professional Shannon O'Shea is back for part three of the informative interview on the realities of the music business. (more…)
Music Industry Vet Discusses Secrets of Napster, Hackers & Big Tech Music Labels
In part 2 of our interview series with music industry veteran Shannon O'Shea, Shannon tells how the intent of Napster was different from the outcome and how the internet has impacted the music industry. (more…)
Founding Manager of Multi-Platinum Group, Garbage, Discusses How the Group was Formed
This is the first of a four-part interview with music industry veteran Shannon O'Shea, owner of SOS Management. (more…)
Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset Strip
The Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip also belongs in our discussions of legendary music venues, though in a different way. (more…)
LA Music Venues: The Troubadour
The role the nightclubs on Sunset Strip and Santa Monica Blvd have played in the world music scene is not minor. (more…)
Lucky Strike Live Hollywood
While Lucky Strike is a big name in bowling, to call Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood a bowling alley is quite the insult. Rather it is a hip entertainment venue that is a blend of drink, dining, live music and, of course, bowling. (more…)
Music Review: 8mm’s Heart-Shaped Hell EP is a Beautiful Place
You’ve been hungry… And searching. For music that’s actually worth listening to. (more…)
Interview: 8mm Talks About their New EP & Successful Music Licensing Model
Whether or not you have heard of the band 8mm, you've heard their music. With an unbeatable combination of talent and a highly successful music licensing model, over 80% of the band's songs have been licensed for use in major motion pictures and "television" series. (more…)