How REM got out of its creative rut

How REM got out of its creative rut

R.E.M. was at a crossroads in the mid-1990s. The band, which had defined the alternative rock sound of the 80s and early 90s, found themselves in a creative rut after years of non-stop recording and touring. Their signature sound, built on jangly guitars and...
Is social media turning artists into entertainers?

Is social media turning artists into entertainers?

Is social media turning artists into entertainers? Remember the days when artists focused purely on their craft? Now, it feels like we’re all chasing likes, comments, and shares. Would Miles Davis care about how many fans he had? Hmm.. depends when you ask him. Here’s...
How to stand out at an event

How to stand out at an event

Ever walked into a room full of people and felt like a shadow?Want to stand out at an event?Here’s a little secret I’ve learned from years of attending, speaking, and performing at events.It’s not about who you meet.It’s about how you make them...
7PS: 1,239 Ideas & Counting 💡

7PS: 1,239 Ideas & Counting 💡

Read time: 1 minute, 331 words. I’ve written this newsletter for 177 consecutive weeks. Let’s do some math.​177 editions x 7 ideas a week = 1,239 total ideas that I’ve shared over ~3.5 years. I’ve talked about my music or books ~62 times or...
The vinyl revival has gone mainstream

The vinyl revival has gone mainstream

The vinyl revival has gone mainstream.It was bound to happen. Where there is money to be made, the large players will gather…The vinyl revival, now in its second decade, is attracting buyers across generations, genders, and genres. 25-34-year-olds in America are...