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It was Completely Falling Apart - Is Your Band Aligned? Band Dynamics and Working Together
Band dynamics are so interesting to me. I’d love to know if your band is aligned? Sometimes we can see that it’s a group attached to a...

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Lost in a Song…The Emotional Connection of Music
One thing I’ve always love about music is how it can transport you through time and space to another time in your life or even to another...

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Music Monday! Music Reviews
This is what we’ve been listening to this week. Our Music Reviews of the pieces that are making our soul sing. Some of these links will...

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
May 29, 20232 min read


Why we LOVE Music - A Book Review
I won’t make it a long one but I came across this in my usual music book reading… And it brought so much value that I needed to review...

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
May 19, 20232 min read


Music Gives
I’ve been listening to my Record Store Day wins over the past week, I feel so thankful to spend the time with it. Though I have a lot to get through in these new additions over the next bit, I thought we could talk about the hope and comfort we receive from music. I’m sure if you are here reading, you can relate to it. Music has probably been the closest comfort to me for as long as I can remember really. Probably from around 6 or 7… I have some musical memories that really s

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
Apr 29, 20232 min read


Can We Stop Gatekeeping?
One thing that really makes me crazy is gatekeeping. Name three songs, you’re too pretty to like metal, you’re too weak for punk, you’re too old for this or too young for that. Let’s stop. The funny thing is that I have always LOVED the rock community. For being open and accepting and really creating a family. How many people can you think of that you’d consider “chosen family” thanks to music? Pretty cool right? Just to be generic - but let’s say a pop fan, generally happie

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Discovery Mode
Justin Hawkins - He’s our hero! Have you watched Justin Hawkins rides again on YouTube? I was watching his video a week or two ago about the new discovery program on Spotify. I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on what he said here! https://youtu.be/bFYizFLBxZ8 I thought it was a very interesting subject with SO many aspects to consider. I think he’s right in saying - a lot of new artists would give up some royalties in order to be seen some more. I also agree that there has

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
Apr 14, 20232 min read


Why are SO many songs Unplayed?
I was recently was reading an article from www.musicbusinessworldwide.com and it noted that 67.1 million of all tracks on streaming (just under half) - had less than 10 plays in 2022. Noting that there are currently 158 million tracks on the streaming platforms. This brings a few things to mind for me and it is highly concerning. One - How many people are planning their releases very poorly? Even the biggest stars on earth drop some hints and teasers for their new songs. If y

Heavy Metal Hippie Ash
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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