I got interviewed
So, I was interviewed for this newsletter about my blog. Apparently I'm a New Media Pioneer. Thought I'd share.
October 21, 2009
Newsletter #115
Hello from Ariel!
In This Week's Issue:
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CLIENT
El Destructo - Easton, PA
Genre: Rock, Punk
http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2650
EL-DESTRUCTO, founded in 1993 by frontman "SATAN BRAIN" and identical twin brother "MR. MOJO", originally started as a Ministry/WhiteZombie style industrial band. During the prenatal stages of El-Destructo, the band relied heavily on members "SCOTT (a.k.a. Fuzz) ANDREWS" and "BIG ROB DALY" for programing.
After they left the band to pursue other interests, Satan Brain and Mr. Mojo restructured the group into an all live band.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO
"Doorway" by Jennings
Genre: SingerSongwriter, Pop, Electronica, Indie
http://arielpublicity.net/clients/2573
With the soothing sound of piano accompanied by a strong voice and an electronica edge, Jennings creates a sound drawn from musicians like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, Tori Amos and Moby.
http://cyberprvideo.blip.tv/#2673599
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESOURCES: A BLOG, A PODCAST, & A STATION
Featured Blog:
The Sirens Sound
http://www.thesirenssound.com/
Unstoppable Blog About Great Music!
Featured Podcast:
Brave New Frontiers
http://bnf.libsyn.com/
A weekly look at cool INDIE music, in the progressive country/pop mold. This show is broadcast on 8 New Zealand stations produced in Toronto, Canada with host Randall Cousins
Featured Station:
Independent Star Radio
http://www.live365.com/stations/independentstar
Online Urban Indie Contemporary Radio Station.
New Media Pioneer
Fresh Peaches of Such Cool Stuff Blog
http://www.suchcoolstuff.net
Celebrating Independent Artists
1. What are your favorite blogs/audio blogs featuring new music do you like to visit?
You know, it’s funny. I don’t really read any music-related blogs on a regular basis. I’m a bit of a chronic Googler, and that’s how I find most new (and new to me) music, both for my blog and for my own enjoyment. I read other blogs regularly, particularly in the left-leaning political and feminist blogosphere, but I’m pretty fickle when it comes to subscribing to blogs about the arts.
2. What inspired you to start site?
I very briefly tried to run an Etsy shop, but I found I was far too lazy to keep it up. One of the biggest challenges I had was getting my name out there, so when I decided to start a blog with the idea of profiling things I enjoy in general, I quickly saw that I could use it to help other artists promote themselves and their small businesses. Then I e-mailed a few artists I admired and got things moving. Initially I profiled only visual artists (painters, photographers, fashion designers, etc), but I really wanted to expand to include music.
I’ve been quite literally surrounded by music all of my life. My father was a studio musician for years, and my uncle was played with Dobie Gray in the 70’s. My sweetheart is also a professional musician, so our house is filled with music all the time. It was only natural for me to want to expand my blog to include music. Much like the artists I began Such Cool Stuff! with, I started by e-mailing musicians I admire, and before I knew it things really took off. I love playing my small part in helping artists of all types get their name out there.
3. What do you think is the impact of blogs, internet radio, and podcasts on independent music?
It’s just huge. This is a frequent topic of conversation in our household. With this new media there is a lot more access to the public than you had back in the day. Anyone (like me!) can start a blog and become an instant media outlet, and smaller artists have a greater chance to get their name out there. On the downside, with the pool of both talent and media so large now it will take an extra measure of effort for those who do gain exposure to make it meaningful.
One of the things I mourn about the way new technology is impacting the industry is that the digital availability of music has pretty well killed the concept of the album. I’ve always been a big fan of looking at an album as a whole, as a story with a beginning, middle, and end. Now with things moving to a digital format, that’s being lost. Every track needs to be able to stand on its own. There aren’t any B-sides now in the traditional sense. Such a shame. My favorite songs have typically been the B-sides.
4. When you started your station, did you anticipate that blogs would have such an upscale trend as it does now?
I actually only started the blog about a year ago, so there hasn’t been that much of a change for me personally. I do think it’s astounding to look at the way the internet has changed our lives on a massive scale. Just twelve years ago I’d never even used the internet. Now I use it for pretty much everything, and whole industries have had to change everything about the way they do business.
5. What are the ultimate goals you wish to achieve through your site?
Such Cool Stuff! has always been fairly experimental. I started it without a clear idea of where it was going, and the direction has proven to be ever-changing. It’s a hobby for me (my day job is in a very different industry), so I have the luxury of letting the current take me where it wants to go with regard to the blog. I’m excited to see where we end up!
ABOUT US
Ariel Hyatt is the founder of Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR, a digital public relations firm that connects clients to the new media including blogs, podcasts, Internet radio stations and social networking sites. Over the past 13 years she has represented over 1,435 musicians and bands.
Educating musicians is her passion and several times a year, she leads workshops teaching her strategy of combining social networking with Internet marketing to help clients grow larger fanbases and earn more money.
Her first book Music Success in Nine Weeks was released in June 2008. "Sound Advice," her bi-weekly ezine and Internet TV series currently reaches an audience of over 10,000 music professionals. She is a contributing blogger for Music Think Tank, and Know The Music Biz.
Sign Up here:
http://www.arielpublicity.com
CONTACT & INFO
Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR
389 12th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
http://www.arielpublicity.com
http://www.bandletter.com
http://www.myspace.com/ArielPublicityNY
http://www.twitter.com/cyberpr
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October 21, 2009
Newsletter #115
Hello from Ariel!
In This Week's Issue:
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CLIENT - El Destructo
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO - "Doorway" by Jennings
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESOURCES: A BLOG, A PODCAST, & A STATION
- New Media Pioneer: Fresh Peaches of Such Cool Stuff Blog
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CLIENT
El Destructo - Easton, PA
Genre: Rock, Punk
http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2650
EL-DESTRUCTO, founded in 1993 by frontman "SATAN BRAIN" and identical twin brother "MR. MOJO", originally started as a Ministry/WhiteZombie style industrial band. During the prenatal stages of El-Destructo, the band relied heavily on members "SCOTT (a.k.a. Fuzz) ANDREWS" and "BIG ROB DALY" for programing.
After they left the band to pursue other interests, Satan Brain and Mr. Mojo restructured the group into an all live band.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO
"Doorway" by Jennings
Genre: SingerSongwriter, Pop, Electronica, Indie
http://arielpublicity.net/clients/2573
With the soothing sound of piano accompanied by a strong voice and an electronica edge, Jennings creates a sound drawn from musicians like Imogen Heap, Annie Lennox, Tori Amos and Moby.
http://cyberprvideo.blip.tv/#2673599
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESOURCES: A BLOG, A PODCAST, & A STATION
Featured Blog:
The Sirens Sound
http://www.thesirenssound.com/
Unstoppable Blog About Great Music!
Featured Podcast:
Brave New Frontiers
http://bnf.libsyn.com/
A weekly look at cool INDIE music, in the progressive country/pop mold. This show is broadcast on 8 New Zealand stations produced in Toronto, Canada with host Randall Cousins
Featured Station:
Independent Star Radio
http://www.live365.com/stations/independentstar
Online Urban Indie Contemporary Radio Station.
New Media Pioneer
Fresh Peaches of Such Cool Stuff Blog
http://www.suchcoolstuff.net
Celebrating Independent Artists
1. What are your favorite blogs/audio blogs featuring new music do you like to visit?
You know, it’s funny. I don’t really read any music-related blogs on a regular basis. I’m a bit of a chronic Googler, and that’s how I find most new (and new to me) music, both for my blog and for my own enjoyment. I read other blogs regularly, particularly in the left-leaning political and feminist blogosphere, but I’m pretty fickle when it comes to subscribing to blogs about the arts.
2. What inspired you to start site?
I very briefly tried to run an Etsy shop, but I found I was far too lazy to keep it up. One of the biggest challenges I had was getting my name out there, so when I decided to start a blog with the idea of profiling things I enjoy in general, I quickly saw that I could use it to help other artists promote themselves and their small businesses. Then I e-mailed a few artists I admired and got things moving. Initially I profiled only visual artists (painters, photographers, fashion designers, etc), but I really wanted to expand to include music.
I’ve been quite literally surrounded by music all of my life. My father was a studio musician for years, and my uncle was played with Dobie Gray in the 70’s. My sweetheart is also a professional musician, so our house is filled with music all the time. It was only natural for me to want to expand my blog to include music. Much like the artists I began Such Cool Stuff! with, I started by e-mailing musicians I admire, and before I knew it things really took off. I love playing my small part in helping artists of all types get their name out there.
3. What do you think is the impact of blogs, internet radio, and podcasts on independent music?
It’s just huge. This is a frequent topic of conversation in our household. With this new media there is a lot more access to the public than you had back in the day. Anyone (like me!) can start a blog and become an instant media outlet, and smaller artists have a greater chance to get their name out there. On the downside, with the pool of both talent and media so large now it will take an extra measure of effort for those who do gain exposure to make it meaningful.
One of the things I mourn about the way new technology is impacting the industry is that the digital availability of music has pretty well killed the concept of the album. I’ve always been a big fan of looking at an album as a whole, as a story with a beginning, middle, and end. Now with things moving to a digital format, that’s being lost. Every track needs to be able to stand on its own. There aren’t any B-sides now in the traditional sense. Such a shame. My favorite songs have typically been the B-sides.
4. When you started your station, did you anticipate that blogs would have such an upscale trend as it does now?
I actually only started the blog about a year ago, so there hasn’t been that much of a change for me personally. I do think it’s astounding to look at the way the internet has changed our lives on a massive scale. Just twelve years ago I’d never even used the internet. Now I use it for pretty much everything, and whole industries have had to change everything about the way they do business.
5. What are the ultimate goals you wish to achieve through your site?
Such Cool Stuff! has always been fairly experimental. I started it without a clear idea of where it was going, and the direction has proven to be ever-changing. It’s a hobby for me (my day job is in a very different industry), so I have the luxury of letting the current take me where it wants to go with regard to the blog. I’m excited to see where we end up!
ABOUT US
Ariel Hyatt is the founder of Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR, a digital public relations firm that connects clients to the new media including blogs, podcasts, Internet radio stations and social networking sites. Over the past 13 years she has represented over 1,435 musicians and bands.
Educating musicians is her passion and several times a year, she leads workshops teaching her strategy of combining social networking with Internet marketing to help clients grow larger fanbases and earn more money.
Her first book Music Success in Nine Weeks was released in June 2008. "Sound Advice," her bi-weekly ezine and Internet TV series currently reaches an audience of over 10,000 music professionals. She is a contributing blogger for Music Think Tank, and Know The Music Biz.
Sign Up here:
http://www.arielpublicity.com
CONTACT & INFO
Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR
389 12th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
http://www.arielpublicity.com
http://www.bandletter.com
http://www.myspace.com/ArielPublicityNY
http://www.twitter.com/cyberpr
PERMISSION & PRIVACY
You have received this email because you "opted-in" and requested to receive Ariel Publicity's Band Letter or as a courtesy because you are a musician or a member of the music media. If you feel that you have received this email in error, you may unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the link below.