- by Stephen (Steve) LovePhoto by Jabber Visuals on UnsplashThe majority of today’s American voters blithely follow an engrained familial political affiliation, as did previous generations. The current “weird,” devolved iteration of the GOP would likely give pause to those traditional supporters of the past. Most Republican voters, disaffected and otherwise, are good people whose legitimate opinions need to be […]
- by Stephen (Steve) Love(Image by ArtsEngine)The attempted assassination of Donald Trump brings to mind the Dion song “Abraham, Martin and John” of 1968. It’s not because there’s any equivalency to be drawn to those exalted historical giants who met an untimely demise (in fact, there is none whatsoever), but because it’s a reminder of how ignorant hate and […]
- by Stephen (Steve) LoveLike the old proverb about Nero’s indifference while the whole of Rome was on fire, the music business is fiddling while the world is burning. With some notable exceptions, music today writ large is remiss in not speaking to urgent societal issues with consistent focus and calls-to-action. History is replete with classic songs that were […]
- by Stephen (Steve) Love(“Socially Driven Music For Dummies” Addendum Notes)Photo by BERTRAND MORITZ on UnsplashSee Part 1 of “Socially Driven Music For Dummies” summary here.Talking Points (for Hanna Kahlert and Stephen Love’s 2-Part Essays Webinar and Podcast Discussions)…insight about the history and what’s to come for the worldwide music industry:In this conversation, participants explore solutions for the future music industry based […]
- by Stephen (Steve) LovePhoto by BERTRAND MORITZ on UnsplashSometimes Music Reflects Society, Now It Must Also Urgently Lead Again!Here is the oft-requested “Socially Driven Music For Dummies!” Primer (Part 1)So, it’s been suggested that we present a simplified overview of the recent essays (linked below) that I co-wrote with respected analyst Hanna Kahlert, of renowned London-based MIDiA Research, which covered so […]
- by Stephen (Steve) LovePhoto by Tallie Robinson on UnsplashIn our companion piece essay, we spoke at length about the ‘purpose’ of music, and how in the scramble for likes and streams and the ‘next big mainstream hit’, the impact of its meaning has been increasingly diluted and, perhaps, devalued. Something which needs conscious addressing, by recontextualizing music with regards […]
- by Stephen (Steve) LoveMusic: What is it Good For? [Hanna Kahlert, MIDiA & Stephen Love, Socially Driven Music] — HypebotTallie Robinson on Unsplash[EXCLUSIVE] In this Part 2 companion piece to “Music — It’s About Purpose, Stupid,” Stephen Love, former EVP of ATV Music, and Hanna Kahlert of MIDiA Research dig deeper into how revaluing meaning and purpose in music is the antidote to […]
- by Stephen (Steve) Love‘Music — It’s About Purpose, Stupid! ‘ (How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ put Socially Driven Music back on the map) — HypebotWilliam White on Unsplash[HYPEBOT EXCLUSIVE] The music industry needs to focus on the meaning behind music, tying the art back to purpose. That’s the central thesis behind this thought-provoking piece by Stephen Love, former EVP of ATV Music, […]
- by Stephen (Steve) LovePhoto by Possessed Photography on UnsplashMusic Must Serve a Purpose to Resonate and Avoid Being CommodifiedUGC: User Generated Content. Some contend that the future of the music industry is about understanding that a transition is underway where fans are no longer passive listeners but want to move beyond traditional fan consumption towards communicating and connection with […]
- by Stephen (Steve) LovePhoto by Possessed Photography on UnsplashMusic Must Serve a Purpose to Resonate and Avoid Being CommodifiedUGC: User Generated Content. Some contend that the future of the music industry is about understanding that a transition is underway where fans are no longer passive listeners, but want to move beyond traditional fan consumption towards communicating and connection with […]
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