‘NEW ARTISTS MUST BUILD SOMETHING AUTHENTIC THAT WILL CARRY THEM THROUGH THEIR CAREER.’
“As manager, you’re the driving force for your artist,” says Years & Years manager, Martha Kinn. “You’ve always got to stick to what you know is the right thing for their longevity.” Kinn and fellow senior YM&U management colleague Sophie Bloggs could write a book about the art of artist management. Spending an hour with […]
The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)
Throughout grade school and high school, I was fortunate to participate in quality music programs. Our high school had a top Illinois state jazz band; I also participated in symphonic band, which gave me a greater appreciation for classical music. It wasn’t enough to just read music. You would need to sight read, meaning you […]