Innovation is always taking place around us and only getting faster every day. I thought facebook would stand the test of time, and arguably it will through its acquisitions, but the platform itself would not survive a re-birth. Based on facebook’s public valuation, each user is valued at $276.92 (calculated as 589.85B market cap...

linktr.ee gives you the option to promote multiple pieces of content at the same time using just one link. Through linktr.ee you can have your streaming, ticket, music video, etc. links all accessible from the same hub. The functionality is originally designed for instagram, but you can place the link anywhere. It’s a basic feature,...

Throughout the day, are you more often certain or curious? You can only be one or the other at any given time. The concept of these contrasting mindsets came up on Headspace this morning and has stuck with me all day. I found myself asking if I am being the knower or the learner?...

As Doesn’t Matter continues to climb the urban radio charts, Gallant performed his upcoming version of the record featuring A$AP Ferg this week at Jimmy Kimmel. The two of them did there thing with a packed house including Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx in attendance.

Networking is the killer app for success.How do you build a great network? 1. Stay Organized. Stay in Touch. Keep track of your relationships. What cities are they in? When is the last time you’ve spoken or seen each person?  Time is your great resource. If you don’t track these things already, consider this...

It’s interesting to think about where a musician falls on the artist vs. entertainer spectrum. Musicians with an “artist mindset” typically create out of self pride. They are eager to make things they like and believe others will like whatever they do. Those with an “entertainer mindset” are interested in pleasing their audience. Of...

Today, it’s an honor to announce we’ve decided to team up with our good friends over at Winston House on their annual SAMJAM festival in Venice on July 1st. Our artists Gallant, Emmit Fenn, and a surprise TBA will join Young and the Giant on the SAMJAM bill to perform for 5000 people in...

Yesterday, after seven years on the job, Mark Williamson left Spotify where he served as the global head of artist and industry partnerships. Normally, I wouldn’t write about an executive leaving a company… It happens all the time. But Mark was no normal leader. Flashback five years ago… Streaming was bound to become what...

Have you ever wanted to share several emails with another team member without having to forward all of them? For example, if you have a folder of New York or London contacts you’d like to meet next time you’re in their city, and you want your assistant to have access so they can schedule...

We can set expectations for others in order to transparently frame situations. For example, if a service provider typically charges $5000 a month for their work, and you only have $2500, but still want to work with them, you can say the following – Thanks for taking the time to speak with me. What...