Exploring our addiction to the live music experience |
This is a very interesting infographic via the Hypebot about the historic evolution of the smartphone and its impact on the music experience since Woodstock. There’s some good data points in here. But what this infographic really reminds of is our chat with Alex from StagePage about mobile apps and how we need to foster [...]
We’ve been exploring how brands are using the live music experience to connect with fans. And when I saw the footage of Snoop Dogg performing in the super-sized Doritos vending machine at SXSW I have to say that I wasn’t that impressed because it seems like it was just another lame attempt to [...]
During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we’re diving deeper into our exploration of the best mobile apps for concert fans. Listen in to our chat with Alex Miller as she shares the story behind StagePage, her mission to improve how we remember our concert experiences and why she will never forget [...]
Hey remeber our fun mobile experiement? Good. Well, we just found this new mobile called StagePage and you should check it out. After a quick run through of the site and downloading the app via iTunes, I have to say this is a really cool app that’s right up our ally because it lets [...]
Yes, my fellow concert fans, it was another amazingly complex, transitional and evolutionary year of live music. During this episode of Live Fix Radio, we explore the top shows, our favorite concert fan moments of 2011 and trends we expect to develop in 2012. Catch up on what you missed and listen to all 2011 [...]
We told you before how the Pixies are rockin’ their reunion and now they’ve released a new FREE Pixies iPhone and Android mobile app this week. I’ve been exploring the app the last couple days and I have to say that it’s pretty frickin’ awesome as far as mobile apps for concert fans go. And [...]
Continuing our exploration of virtual live music experiences, here’s news about the iTunes Festival 2011, one of the most interactive and mobile events of 2011. For 31 days, 61 artists will perform live in London and fans can buy tickets to the event or watch the action live on their iPad, iPhone or iTouch. The [...]
We all know that road trips are a big part of the live concert experience. And last summer we explored how good things come in three’s when combing the Honda Civic Tour, live music and concert fans. And this summer Honda is at it again as they get ready to kick off the 2011 Honda [...]
One of our favorite moments at last year’s Chicago Blues Festival was beginning our concert genealogy exploration while we watched guitar legend Bobby Parker demonstrate why his rhythm and grooves played a major inspirational role for Led Zeppelin after Jimmy Paige saw him rock the stage live. Seeing Parker’s set and many other excellent performances [...]
During the Google I/O 2011 Googleites we’re treated to a special after hours show by Jane’s Addiction who are getting ready to release a new David Sitek produced The Great Escape Artist album soon. So how did Google employees use their mobile devices to get their rock on? It’s somewhat of an odd show to [...]
We’re always excited to share the good times we have hanging out at Wolfgang’s Vault. And so far in 2011, things have only gotten better with their new Android app and a recently unveiled Concert Video catalog.
Just when I was ready to write off the historically out-of-touch and one-step-behind awards show, the Grammys have pulled me back in. And we can thank social media, mobile and several timely musical nominations for making the usually irrelevant, retrogressive and disconnected TV event more interactive, relevant and interesting than it’s ever been for fans.
I hope. And to be honest ever since I lost my Bears vs. Packers Metro bet with my cousin Matt, I really don’t care who wins. But with the Black Eyed Peas as the Halftime show entertainment and learning about their BEP 3D 360 mobile app, I’m looking forward to the musical part of tonight’s [...]
Did you see what we “un-locked” at the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival? We hope so, because we’ve got another CBB festival discovery for you. But this time it’s of the homemade variety.
