Published inMUSIC x·Nov 5, 2019Music industry advice you wish you’d receivedSammy Andrews of Deviate Digital and Let’s Be the Change opened an excellent Twitter thread last week sourcing career advice for people just getting started in the music business. I’ve selected some of the best bits in the thread. What Dan Fowler says here is something I also tell…Music3 min readMusic3 min read
Published inIDAGIO·Mar 21, 2018New IDAGIO features: Works pages, a Windows app, improved search & offline functionalityThe IDAGIO product team is excited to share these new feature announcements. After months of improvements that were largely behind-the-curtains, we are happy to put the spotlight on these recently released product updates: The IDAGIO Windows app Works Pages on Web and Desktop Recently Played on Android Albums in Search …Design4 min readDesign4 min read
Published inwander notes·Mar 5, 2018My most-used productivity hack 😌This is Marconi Union’s Weightless. It is considered to be one of the most calming pieces of music ever made and was produced in collaboration with the British Academy of Sound Therapy. In a study with 40 women, the song was found to reduce overall anxiety by 65% and…Music1 min readMusic1 min read
Published inwander notes·Feb 21, 2018The 1 minute rule ☝️Decluttering your life only takes 1 minute. — Tidying has a guru and her name is Marie Kondo. The Japanese ‘organising consultant’ is well-known for two things: her ritual for throwing things out, and; giving every-thing an assigned place. The latter idea is simple and extremely effective for decluttering your life. Many of the things you own already…Konmari1 min readKonmari1 min read
Published inwander notes·Feb 21, 2018Social media vacay 🏝️Rule of thumb: when you are thinking of taking a social media break, you should do it. — We typically are so addicted to social media that by the time you start to suspect that soon you will need to reclaim your mind, you are already at that point. Reclaim it. I have a lot to thank social media for. I understand it well and know how to…Social Media2 min readSocial Media2 min read
Published inMUSIC x·Feb 12, 2018Postinternet MusicThe third internet generation for music is here. — Purpose MUSIC x TECH x FUTURE is on a bit of a hiatus. I started it 2 years ago with the goal of shedding light on topics that I felt were being neglected. Two years later, I feel more positive about the conversation in the music business. Besides that, great newsletters…Music12 min readMusic12 min read
Published inMUSIC x·Feb 11, 2018What people in music tech would tell their 18-year-old selves 💡Recently I came across an interesting post by Pieter Levels — an entrepreneur and digital nomad I really admire. He explored what he would do if he were 18 now. …Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
Feb 7, 2018Dissecting the Buddhist spirituality of German dance legends ScooterOften considered plain entertainment, Scooter frontman H.P. Baxxter infuses his lyrics with Buddhist philosophy. As they get the dancefloor Hyper, Hyper, the message is transcendence. Take a closer look at the lyrics to uncover the koans, Zen riddles, and Buddhist symbolism. How Much Is The Fish? Titled with a profound rhetorical question, you can…Music4 min readMusic4 min read
Jan 7, 2018Three weeks without luggage in CubaI was all set. Had a brand new bag that you could carry as duffel or convert to a backpack. Had my t-shirts, shorts, snorkeling gear, basic first aid stuff, mosquito repellent… You know, the usual tourist suitcase contents. It started with a delay in Berlin. As I ran down…Travel8 min readTravel8 min read
Published inMUSIC x·Dec 17, 20172018’s hot topics for the music businessI am typing this article on my phone in an airport. Therefore this piece is going to be a bit different than my usual MUSIC x TECH x FUTURE post. It’s amazing what we can do on our phones now. They are fully fledged computers that are more powerful than…Music3 min readMusic3 min read
