A man and his guitar
There’s an odd romanticism associated with the term singer-songwriter. Mention the two words to any music fan and a wistful image of a weather-worn traveller with an acoustic guitar and a story to tell immediately comes to mind. This idealized notion doesn’t take into consideration whether the artist is an adequate singer, songwriter or storyteller,…
Apathy for the record industry
Behind all the glitter and glam of music award shows, behind the emotional acceptance speeches and live performances, there are business deals being made. Record labels use the backdrop of award shows such as the East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) as an opportunity to sign the next Matt Mays or Joel Plaskett. During the ’90s…
