“I think a lot of women feel like they have to choose between making movies or making a family.” Quote by Sian Heder
“There is no question that the US market is the hardest to break into. I believe that the reason for this primarily has to do with the fact that the majority of the most powerful radio stations in the US are owned by Clear Channel. They are massive and have the ability to break artists worldwide. For the most part, they are dealing directly with the major labels in the US, with whom they have had long relationships. If you are an artist that is not being pushed by Clear Channel radio in the US, your chances of becoming a household name are slim.” IfsBelieveLongReasonFactsArtistNamesI BelieveChanceAbilityPowerfulBreakClearBecomingMajorsMajorityRadioHardestLabelsMost PowerfulMassiveStationsHouseholdSlimRadio StationsLong Relationship Author:Wendy Starland
“In Europe, radio stations are owned by a variety of different entities, so there is less uniformity on radio programming and more opportunity for artists to get radio play and break overseas.” DifferentPlayArtistOpportunityBreakEuropeRadioVarietyProgrammingStationsEntityUniformityRadio StationsRadio Plays Author:Wendy Starland
“Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.” ArtistDealsBenefitsShotsPromotion Author:Wendy Starland
“Social media has been an incredible tool to connect to my fan base, and collaborate with people around the world. Some of my biggest breaks have come through people hearing my music on the Internet and then contacting me through social media.” PeopleWorldHas BeensSocialBreakFansMediaInternetToolsIncrediblesSocial MediaHearingAround The World Author:Wendy Starland
“As a new artist you should ignore trends at all costs.” ShouldArtistCostTrendsNew Artists Author:Wendy Starland
“If you follow a trend, by the time it is released it will sound like the same regurgitated music that the public has been hearing for the past eight months (at least.) I am not referring to genres or production that is considered to be timeless or "classic" sounding.” IfsHas BeensPastSoundMonthsProductionsEightHearingGenreClassicTrendsTimelessReferring Author:Wendy Starland
“If you want to be a songwriter and place a song with a popular artist, then it's ok to follow the trends. This is mainly because many labels are afraid to take big risks on something that sounds too different than the status quo.” IfsWantDifferentBigsArtistSongSoundRiskLabelsTrendsSongwritersStatus Quo Author:Wendy Starland
“I think people should be free to engage in any sexual practices they choose; they should draw the line at goats, though.” PeopleThinkingShouldSexLinesPracticeDrawsEngagementGoats Author:Elton John
“Write great songs that sound amazing if sung and played on the piano or acoustic guitar. Always encourage sing-alongs! Be prolific! Say "Yes" to new collaborations because you never know where it could lead.” IfsKnowsWritingSongSoundGuitarPianoCollaborationAcousticsAcoustic Guitar Author:Wendy Starland
“Pressure is high and jobs are at stake. There is nothing wrong with having commercial music to pitch for those situations, as well as for ad campaigns.” WellsJobsSituationPressureCampaignsStakesAdsCommercial Music Author:Wendy Starland