Photo by David Bergman No doubt about it......time flies! It seems like only yesterday that I was in high school with feathered hair watching Bon Jovi from the front row. Now instead of simply sitting in the audience singing along, I've helped spearhead the band’s US radio promotion and marketing campaign for the [...]
We all have our own personal playlist to the soundtrack in our lives. Someone who is both one of my favorite artists as well as a contributor of several singles to my soundtrack is rock ‘n roll legend Melissa Etheridge. When I began my career in the music business, I was just out of college and living [...]
There are many factors that determine if a song makes it all the way to Number One. Not only does the song need to connect with listeners, but the timing has to be just right. Literally, all the stars have to line up. I have watched this happen numerous times in my music business career; [...]
Music has the power to cut through the layers of our lives and connect directly to the deepest parts of our heart and soul. It is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. Music is one of my life’s passions, which is why working in the music business is a dream come true [...]
What was the best day of your life? I think it's always fun to remember these moments when a familiar song takes us there. One of my favorites is the current hit single, “Best Day of My Life,” by the band American Authors. It’s a feel-good anthem with a catchy hook and positive lyrics. In [...]
India.Arie Embraces Meditation and Yoga to Fuel her Music Many a yoga practitioner's playlist has included a heartfelt composition by Grammy-winning soul singer India.Arie since her 2001 Motown Records debut, Acoustic Soul. India.Arie takes us right along with her with groovy beats and thoughtful lyrics in songs like, “Beautiful,” “The Truth,” “Video,” and others. Her [...]
Marianne Williamson Of the People. By the People. For the People. Marianne Williamson is one of this generation’s most influential teachers. She began her career as a lecturer in Los Angeles in 1983 and since then has published 10 books, several of which are considered staples of a spiritual literary diet. Marianne has been a [...]
When I first saw Iggy Azalea perform, I left the venue speechless! I was blown away by her talent and incredible performance. Her fashion style is dynamic, and her dancing abilities are beyond inspiring. I was excited to learn more about Iggy and her healthy secrets. Iggy Azalea has been blessed with incredible talent and has known exactly what she wanted [...]
Some people are destined to be superstars. It's part of their DNA; you feel it. Having spent most of my life in the music business, I have been fortunate to meet many people with this quality as I work with some of the biggest artists in the world and help break new talent. I met the talented [...]
On the Wings of Phoenix Rising It is safe to say that Chinese artist Yuan Miao’s life is an expression of the joy and wisdom transmitted to and through her by her divine guardian, Guan Yin. Author, teacher, yogi, and healer, are just a few titles that have been awarded to this extraordinary woman. Now sharing [...]