The last popstar is Talyor Swift?

The last popstar is Talyor Swift?

It comes from the Swedish music industry researcher Daniel Johansson in an article in a big Swedish newspaper. I said the same in 2004 that Eminem was one of the last big stars. We were already back then heading for a local market and the chances of getting into the...
The dress code in the music industry.

The dress code in the music industry.

Is there a dress code in the music industry? Yes, of course, in all social gatherings, there is a dress code. In the music industry, it might not be spoken out but it’s there. Also, a reason why certain people never survive in the music industry, they just don’t...
Curation is everything!

Curation is everything!

I was writing about how the showcase festivals must shape up. I was mainly talking about the speakers. This time the lights go on the lineup. It’s called a showcase since you are showing something new. If you just book old artists who are already semi-famous, you are...
The send-out from hell.

The send-out from hell.

I guess everyone that is an intake in some way always gets these hopeless people. We actually speak about them when we meet and have always fun stories about the weirdest ones. I’m talking about send-outs. As a former radio programmer and now as a booker and...