Tuesday, 27 January 2009

Indie Record Label Internship

Just noticed this little posting and thought of you guys. If anyone is looking for experience of running an indie label this could be the ticket: GOOD LUCK!

- New! - INTERNSHIP RUFFA LANE RECORDS

Label, music publisher and management company with international success and rapidly expanding roster in indie pop / alt-country genres seeks bright spark with a thirst for knowledge and a great sense of humour. Get your hands dirty and in return you'll learn about every aspect of the music industry and we'll get your travel / lunch. SE London near New Cross.

Hours to suit minimum 16 p/w. In 100 words, tell Nathaniel why it should be you at nat@ruffalane.com.

Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Its All in the BEAT!


I have heard some crazy things about music but this one has to be one of the more bizarre ideas. Apparently the beat stability of hit records can predict market crashes and according to Phil Mayim (an expert in the study of this) the Beyonce record "Single Ladies - Put a Ring On It" spells economic doom as it has a very constant beat with little variation.

You can read more on the Guardian site here

So Prime minister Gordon Brown listen to the charts - it seems the Phat lady has sung.