Grooveshark is an online music search engine, music streaming service and music recommendation web software application, allowing users to search for, stream, and upload music for a charge that can be played immediately or added to a playlist.
I sat down with Grooveshark’s SVP Paul Geller discussing artist payout, Spotify, and how Grooveshark positioned itself as one of the leading providers of music streaming in the industry.
Tell me about your history in music. You mentioned that you began as a musician signed to a label performing in an emo band.
I started playing violin when I was 4. I think my mom was a Tiger Mom before it was fashionable. I always had to be playings something. In middle school I took up alto sax, then piano/keys and finally landed on an instrument I considered fashionable. My dad bought me a beat up Japanese Strat. To this day it’s my favorite guitar even though I have quite a collection. After a few years of playing alone I started a band with a couple other buddies from school. The band was called Keepsake. We signed a deal with Eulogy Recordings when I was 15, put out a record and went on our first tour when I was 16. I think I did about 3 records before my 19th birthday and had been up and down the East Coast a dozen times. I have vivid memories of sleeping in an uninsulated utility van on Christmas Day in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Read more….
Buzz Track: History
We really like the track History by Team Goldie. He has shared the stage with Gym Class Heroes, Girl Talk, Four Year Strong, Plain White Ts, ect. He has posted a December show on his facebook.
Contact: danielrfriedman@mac.com
Dr. Luke, the producer and writer behind the mega hits from Britney Spears, Kesha, Taio Cruz and Katy Perry has signed an exclusive 5 year deal with Sony.
Sony’s CEO Doug Morris says this about Luke:
“He’s the best guy at the moment, as far as a writer and a producer. He and Jimmy (Iovine) are very different, but it’s the same kind of level of intellect and talent.”
Since Luke signed a deal with Sony, this means he can no longer work with Katy Perry who is signed to Capitol Records. He produced and co-wrote nearly all of Perry’s hits, including ‘Hot N Cold,’ ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ ‘California Gurls,’ ‘Teenage Dream,’ ‘E.T.’ and ‘Last Friday Night.’
Buzz Track: Heartstrings
Kings favorite Find Vienna just released the video for the track Heartstrings that comes off the new EP “Inflight”. The indie band who hails from Philadelphia, PA who has been riding on the success of their Debut EP “In Your Favorite Colors.” Since the release of “In Your Favorite Colors” in Sept 09 the band has followed a packed tour schedule playing with bands such as The Script, Neon Trees, Parachute, Green River Ordinance, Mae, and Company of Thieves.
Contact: findvienna@gmail.com
Buzz Track: Midwest
We really like the track Midwest by indie folk group Grand Falconer. The band typically performs at The Venue, and The Red Room in Boise and have shared the stage with Eisley, The Narrative and the Lonely Forest. For fans of Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire, etc.
Contact: grandfalconer@gmail.com
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