Albums are completely dead. Trends show that users are barely downloading songs nowadays, let alone buying albums. Streaming is where it’s at. And streaming services now have their own charts, too. Ex-music industry exec ranter Bob Lefsetz had an interesting take on the fall of the album and the trends involving Spotify, MOG, YouTube, and [...]
RadioPotato is about to run off into the sunset at the end of this month. All this wedding planning has been fun, but I sure do miss my blogging. And don’t worry, I’m not abandoning my blog. Just my last name. And in case you’ve been living under a rock, the music industry is now [...]
“Where does a white boy like you get so much soul?” Three seconds into watching Allen Stone perform, don’t tell me you wouldn’t ask the same thing. Recently featured on Live from Daryl’s House (yes, THE Daryl Hall) and recent appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Conan, Allen Stone’s eclectic fan base is catching on [...]
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March Madness in Austin, Texas might have a slightly different meaning. Canvassing 2 weeks every March, South by Southwest (SXSW) is the promised land for musicians and techies waiting to be discovered. As the artists, young and old descended on the city in hopes to move the masses, so did Roxana Shershin. Roxy is a [...]
It’s pretty obvious that RadioPotato’s music tastes generally gravitate towards infectious wrist-slitting ditties. As my upcoming nuptials are fast-approaching, I’m on the hunt for a new crop of happier love songs that aren’t contrived, forced, or generally lame. I found one in this bunch and was completely blown away by all the songs. Please check [...]
I’m pretty sure that ass-kickings were regular occurrences for kids toting around a violin back in school. Nowadays, the surge of fiddle-driven rock blasting through mainstream with Mumford & Sons and the Zac Brown Band, et al., makes come-uppance pretty sweet. To the former band geeks that are now revered for their intelligence, skill, and [...]
Lana Del Rey, the internet sensation touted as one of iTunes Artists to Watch in 2012 made a disastrous spectacle from her first appearance on Saturday Night Live last night. Almost immediately, legions of people have colored the internet blasting Lana’s performance, including celebrities like Juliette Lewis. Lana’s performance was stiff as a nervous school [...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today is January 1, 2012. Everyone gets to wipe their slate clean and create whatever it is they want for their lives. One of my resolutions is to spend more time using my musical um, talents. Since I have no musical talents, I figured I’d share other people’s to improve your life. [...]
Ben Sollee could be the holy grail of musicians. An accomplished cellist, vocalist, and storyteller, Ben’s folky style of music is peppered with soul, bluegrass, jazz, and the classics. It’s borderline obnoxious that so much talent be bestowed on one person and to top it all off, he’s incredibly articulate, gracious, and kind. I bet [...]
I feel like a drug addict. Always chasing the first high. When you go to as many concerts as I do, it’s really easy for the excitement of the shows to dim after awhile. Encores are a vapid exercise in futility. Traffic and parking is a total pain. The Ticketmaster prices and inflated fees are [...]
Releasing holiday music is the smartest thing for a band or musical artist can do. It gets played every single year and that type of content is especially in high-demand for the 24/7 channels that play 100% holiday music all season long. Take note that so many holiday classics have been recorded over and over. [...]
The holiday season is upon us and while you are hanging your stockings and lighting your Menorah’s, you’ll need some fresh music to fill the brisk air. This is probably one of my favorite Top 5 lists as I’ve been discovering all of these mind-blowing gems tucked away just waiting to be unearthed. Be sure [...]
Every bride wants their wedding to be “different.” Since you invite hundreds of friends/family/acquaintances/strangers to witness your undying love for your to-be spouse, you want EVERYONE’s endorphins to be pumping and feel like they are in love, too. Reality proves that tradition usually triumphs over the desire to be different. As I’m in the throws of [...]
Atlanta’s newest live music series, Americana in the Park had its series finale on 11/9/11. Held at the Park Tavern overlooking Piedmont Park, this series highlights the best music you’ve never heard. RadioPotato.com is the official host of the series and gets to introduce tomorrow’s biggest acts to you today. This week, we had power [...]
