To Change with the Times
I’ve been pondering–procrastinating–about what to do with all of the new music I’ve been writing and demoing over the last two years.
What’s the best way to release music in our streamed, cellphone-held, and digitally moved world?
For 2015/2016, I’ve had trouble deciding:
- Should I release a full length record; or release lots of singles, digitally?
- Should I record a solo acoustic/vocal version, as I normally perform live; or record more production with full band arrangements?
Today, I was chatting with my friend Craig Carrick, a music fanatic, about his thoughts, listening habits, favorite artists…His answers gave me permission to trust my gut.
I think releasing one song at a time–once a month, if I can afford to–is the best decision for myself, my time and my budget this year.
While the machinery of the media and radio DJs still prefer albums, the public really doesn’t. A band announcing a “CD release party/show” sounds goofy these days, doesn’t it?
With my baby on the way, I won’t have weeks of time to sit in a studio to put together ten songs, but I might have an afternoon to focus on one.
So I’m interested to hear what other songwriters and bands are considering. I’m also interested to hear about how you are listening and finding new music lately.
Either way, I’ve made my decision. February starts it. Music is coming, one at at time.
This is how Lois likes to get work done.
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