The peripatetic Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity recently spotlighted a fascinating piece by technology blogger Kevin Kelly -- now 18 months old but relevant as ever -- in which he argues that all the DIY musician needs to establish a viable career as an independent musical act is to cultivate 1,000 true fans. Agree or disagree, Kelly's piece makes for fascinating reading for anyone interested i...
Before listening to it, many people thought Katy Perry’s 2008 smash “I Kissed A Girl” was a cover of a folksy/pop song of the same name by Jill Sobule. Sobule’s light-hearted tune about girl-on-girl experimentation came out in 1995 when Perry was only 10 years old.Even though Katy’s song bears no resemblance to Sobule’s other [...]Related posts://Live Performance Goodness: Katy Perry
MUSIC NEWS - Jill Sobule's fan-funded album is coming to life! Her new release, called California Years , will be released on April 14, 2009 via her Pinko Records label. The album was produced by Don Was and features an all-star cast of players, including drummer Jim Keltner and pedal steeler Greg Leisz. It was recorded at Henson Recording Studios in LA. Henson is the former A&M Studi...
Who remembers Bobby Gentry? Who remembers Jill? Probably those that popped open this post. If you liked Ode To Billy Joe, you should like this track from her new fan financed CD. The whole CD is a good listen, as you will find out if you CLICK THE CD COVER TO HEAR THE WMA STREAM.
Once we lived up a hill so steep even groceries made us gladiators, heaving plastic bags towards our small flat. We made dinner on the floor and slept there, too; we watched each other, the TV, our city: growing dark past ten thin panes. We remember this perfectly but not with longing, not here, warm now in bed on our 6th street. Before you wake I will be still and draw it in detail, adding als...
Before listening to it, many people thought Katy Perry’s 2008 smash “I Kissed A Girl” was a cover of a folksy/pop song of the same name by Jill Sobule. Sobule’s light-hearted tune about girl-on-girl experimentation came out in 1995 when Perry was only 10 years old.Even though Katy’s song bears no resemblance to Sobule’s other [...]Related posts://Live Performance Goodness: Katy Perry