Howard's Riffs
If it's new to you, it's still new
In a quiet NYC coffee shop on July 4th weekend, the 90s electronic music playlist kicks in - along with the late afternoon cold brew
Music
Where it all started - the sounds, scenes, and lessons from a decade in music.
Music
What Brian Eno knows about learning (that we've forgotten)
The ambient music pioneer's new theory about art as "adult play" reveals why case studies don't stick - and what does.
Creative Business
Act or artist?
A small distinction I noticed as a talent agent that applies far beyond the music industry—and changes how you approach your work.
Creative Business
Steve Albini's letter to Nirvana (No business lessons required)
The legendary producer who died this week wrote one of the best professional letters ever. You'll see why without me explaining it.
Creative Business
The Slight Blue Flame
I love this bit from musician Hayden Thorpe (formerly of Wild Beasts) answering
fans' questions:
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How do you
Stage Left
Why we should think more like Detroit’s techno pioneers
The Belleville Three (image: Mixmag)In the mid 80s, a new style of music started emerging from an industrial city
Battle Scars
When you’re not killing it
This post by well-known DJ and producer Tiga
[https://facebook.com/officialtiga/photos/a.72416460836.108308.57755305836/10155334073875837/?type=3]
Learning, Education & Growth
5 lessons from a day with 300 next-generation creatives
Welcome to ERIC (via @ericfestival on Instagram)
Last Sunday I attended a careers fair.
The last time I did this
Battle Scars
How one club night became the turning point for my business
In February 2009 I left a promising career in advertising to build a music
company.
My vision, albeit partially formed,