by kabir sehgal | Sep 25, 2023 | All, Music
Let’s not overlook Little Richard. I first heard his music years ago at a Johnny Rockets in Atlanta and thought – who is that?! CNN’s documentary “Little Richard: I Am Everything” features Little Richard’s life story and his...
by kabir sehgal | Sep 18, 2023 | All, Music
NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts have gone mainstream. The Tiny Desk concert series has become a platform for pop artists to showcase their in-the-room musical skills and assert their performing prowess. Pop artists, such as Post Malone and Usher, use Tiny Desk...
by kabir sehgal | Sep 15, 2023 | All, Music
Has TikTok killed the music video star? Pretty much. Artists are shifting their focus from full-length music videos to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Two key points: 1. Traditional music videos are losing their impact as attention has...
by kabir sehgal | Aug 28, 2023 | All, Music
Have you ever noticed that songs these days are getting shorter? Here comes the hook…. Here it comes again! It’s no longer: Intro, Verse, Pre-chorus, Chorus, Verse… Yep, songs today are getting shorter, with many under 2 minutes. This is a departure...
by kabir sehgal | Aug 21, 2023 | All, Music
Have you ever been in a mosh pit? I ran through one at a Metallica concert years ago… And I kept running – away from metal music. It just wasn’t my jam. But lately, I’ve been listening to a type of metal music called “nu metal.” (also known as aggro-metal) It’s like...
by kabir sehgal | Aug 11, 2023 | All, Music
It’s the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. And I’m from Atlanta. I have many thoughts… Let’s start with how Hip Hop has gone from a subgenre to a cultural force that has had a major influence on brands and consumerism. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, ROLEX aren’t just brands....
by kabir sehgal | Aug 7, 2023 | All
Growing up, everyone wanted to be a guitarist. (I’m pretty sure this is a guitar emoji 🎸….) 🎵 My friends were joining bands left and right. And nobody wanted to be the bassist. But everyone needed a bassist. That’s partly why I became a bassist. I wanted to be part of...
by kabir sehgal | Jul 31, 2023 | All, Music
🎵 So, will AI replace musicians? Not those who create the music I like to produce. At least not yet. Jazz, Tango, Samba, Classical, Alternative, Family, Worldbeat. 🥁 🛗 Sure, AI can churn out easy listening, elevator music, loops. Music for almost any mood: happy,...
by kabir sehgal | Jul 25, 2023 | All, Music
⬆️ Spotify raises its subscription price by $1. Its first price hike since 2011. That’s remarkable price stability over the past decade. 💸 Apple Music & YouTube Music recently increased prices, too. I don’t think this is the end of price hikes across...