by Ryan G | Jul 10, 2012 | Discoveries
Earlier this year some classically minded friends of mine responded to the trend of classical musicians embracing contemporary music trends, most notably in the indie, or “hipster” circuit. Anderson & Roe are anything but stereotypically hipster, but...
by Ryan G | Apr 16, 2012 | Industry News/Analysis
Pssst. I’m about to let you in on one of America’s best kept secrets – the college show. College campuses are premier places to catch hidden gems of artists, and often artists on their way up in popularity will pass through a campus or five on a run...
by Ryan G | Mar 29, 2012 | Industry News/Analysis
The music and algorithm geeks at NextBigSound have posted this week’s 15 fastest rising artists in internet chatter. Below is a copy of the list w/ links. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Savoy NickyRomero Carla Morrison The Dogs Dry the River Daughter Fit For...
by Ryan G | Feb 21, 2012 | Discoveries
What if I told you there might be place for harp in popular music? Not as a fleeting anecdote, but as the centerpiece? Camille and Kennerly Kitt, aka the Harp Twins are asking that question. When I was a student at Wheaton College, I was one of the first to tell you...
by Ryan G | Feb 9, 2012 | Industry News/Analysis
Last week was the debut of a weekly feature of Next Big Sound’s rising artists chart. They use what they call an “acceleration” algorithm to determine what artists are gaining the most momentum in online circles. Special congrats to Tiffany...