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RESEARCH: Prince’s Former Publicist: ‘Everything I Needed to Know, I Learned From Prince’

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RESEARCH: Prince’s Former Publicist: ‘Everything I Needed to Know, I Learned From Prince’

April 24, 2017| Research|

When Michael Pagnotta launched his own PR firm, Reach Media, in early 1990s, Prince was his very first... Read More → RESEARCH: Prince’s Former Publicist: ‘Everything I Needed to Know, I Learned From Prince’

RESEARCH: The 100 Greatest Soul Songs of the 70s

April 20, 2017| Research|

For many soul music lovers, the Golden Age of Soul Music was in the 1970s. It was a decade of political... Read More → RESEARCH: The 100 Greatest Soul Songs of the 70s

RESEARCH: Rolling Stone’s Definitive List of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

March 23, 2017| Research|

The RS 500 was assembled by the editors of Rolling Stone, based on the results of two extensive polls. In... Read More → RESEARCH: Rolling Stone’s Definitive List of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

RESEARCH: Smirnoff & The Black Madonna Aim to Double Female Festival Headliners With Equalizing Music Initiative: Exclusive

March 9, 2017| Research|

In the male-heavy world of dance music, the rapid ascent of Marea Stamper has been remarkable. She released... Read More → RESEARCH: Smirnoff & The Black Madonna Aim to Double Female Festival Headliners With Equalizing Music Initiative: Exclusive

RESEARCH: From Austin To Memphis: What It Takes To Build A Music-Tech City

March 1, 2017| Research|

Silicon Valley for music. Even today, this phrase smells of paradoxy. After all, so much of the music... Read More → RESEARCH: From Austin To Memphis: What It Takes To Build A Music-Tech City

RESEARCH: Music and Sex Stimulate the Same Part of the Brain

February 9, 2017| Research|

When researchers blocked the production of natural opioid substances, people no longer liked their favourite... Read More → RESEARCH: Music and Sex Stimulate the Same Part of the Brain

RESEARCH: This Song Can Stop Your Anxiety in 8 Minutes

January 26, 2017| Research|

You’re restless, fatigued and tense. You’re preoccupied with worry and trying to control those intrusive... Read More → RESEARCH: This Song Can Stop Your Anxiety in 8 Minutes

RESEARCH: Alanis Morissette’s Manager to Plead Guilty in $6.5 Million Embezzlement Case

January 19, 2017| Research|

Isn’t it ironic that the man Alanis Morissette entrusted to handle her business affairs has now... Read More → RESEARCH: Alanis Morissette’s Manager to Plead Guilty in $6.5 Million Embezzlement Case

RESEARCH: 21 Golden Globes Musical Shockers

January 12, 2017| Research|

There have been some genuine surprises in the music categories at the Golden Globes over the years. Here are... Read More → RESEARCH: 21 Golden Globes Musical Shockers

RESEARCH: Weldon Angelos Case – Serving 55 Years for Marijuana Possession

January 5, 2017| Research|

The Weldon Angelos case was a case involving mandatory minimum sentences presented to the United States... Read More → RESEARCH: Weldon Angelos Case – Serving 55 Years for Marijuana Possession

How Michael Jackson made $150 million in 2014

November 20, 2014| Research|

Elvis Presley boasts 12.4 million “likes” on Facebook (FB) and 187,000 followers on Twitter... Read More → How Michael Jackson made $150 million in 2014

Social Media and the Law – 5 Things You Need to Know

November 5, 2014| Research|

There’s no doubt that we are living in the age of social media. You may remember a story last year of a... Read More → Social Media and the Law – 5 Things You Need to Know

Science Reveals Secret Formula; Music Business 101; Taylor Swift Unveils Synth-Heavy New Track

October 15, 2014| Research|

Science Reveals Secret Formula For Making Your Song A Big Hit: Listen up, all you aspiring pop stars. If you... Read More → Science Reveals Secret Formula; Music Business 101; Taylor Swift Unveils Synth-Heavy New Track

Music Business 101: Schools Where You Can Learn About the Industry

October 9, 2014| Research|

A growing number of colleges, universities and other educational institutions are giving students the... Read More → Music Business 101: Schools Where You Can Learn About the Industry

Collings: Lost Art of Handmade Guitars Still Alive in Texas

October 1, 2014| Research|

It’s beginning to rain on a hot afternoon in Austin, Texas, but Bill Collings doesn’t seem to... Read More → Collings: Lost Art of Handmade Guitars Still Alive in Texas

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