Essential reading... #2
Five fortnightly articles from the music industry
AudioActive’s Facebook page can be relied on for regular reading material, with Tom Hines always having his finger on the pulse of music journalism.
We pride ourselves on being up to date with the latest issues that affect the music industry and young people in general. After all, they inform what we do as an organisation.
Every fortnight you can expect a collection of our recommended reads from all over the web, continuing here with reaction from the government’s (lack of) support for the music industry and an updated list of Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums of All Time.
Rishi Sunak's winter economy plan will silence the UK music scene
Top of the bill is, of course, reaction to the government’s own reaction to the music industry’s plea for help. The #WeMakeEvents movement spread across the Brighton seafront and social media last week, and The Guardian led with this opinion piece on the matter.
Rolling Stone Updated Its Top 500 Albums of All Time List So It’s No Longer Just White Dudes
All the info you need is in the title here from Consequence of Sound, as they report on what one of the biggest music magazines in the world has been up to.
'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'
Here’s looking at you, with your YouTube to MP3 converter.
Neil Mackenzie, a Business Reporter at the BBC, recently published this feature on music piracy, adding a personal touch to the impacts on artists, songwriters (and pirates) with interviews.
British Racism Is Designed To Destroy The Mind.
Daniel Dash wrote one of the most unfortunately timeless articles of the month for Trench. Referencing the likes of Kano, John Boyega and the recent debacle with ITV viewers and the dance group, diversity, it’s the most essential of essential reads.
70% of adults report improved mental health from listening to orchestral music
In the lead up to World Mental Health Day, research was shared regarding the effect that listening to classical music can have on mental health. While we’re not looking to set up a strings version of Room To Rant just yet, the report provides further evidence of the connection between music and wellbeing.