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SXSW BLOG: Audio Recap: Books Are The New Vinyl at SXSW 2015

SXSW BLOG: Audio Recap: Books Are The New Vinyl at SXSW 2015

http://sxsw.com/music/news/2015/audio-recap-books-are-new-vinyl-sxsw-2015 Audio Recap: Books Are The New Vinyl at SXSW 2015 Written by Rory Burbeck | April 10, 2015 MusicAudio SpotlightSessionsSession Spotlight As Chuck D. so wisely reminded us during the 2015 SXSW Music Conference, “Online, you could post something and it has the life 

SXSW Books Are The New Vinyl Panel 3/20 – 5pm

SXSW Books Are The New Vinyl Panel 3/20 – 5pm

Books are the New Vinyl Friday, March 20 5:00PM – 6:00PM Austin Convention Center Room 16AB Austin Convention Center As the digital age sucks more and more books into your iPad or Kindle, the need to have the physical in front of you that you 

All Music Books 5 Questions ?

All Music Books 5 Questions ?

AllMusicBooks Must-read music book reviews. By fans. For fans. Today, “Five Questions” are put to Rynda Laurel, who will be moderating a panel at the upcoming SXSW entitled Books Are The New Vinyl. We wholeheartedly agree with that notion and spoke to her prior to 

Russell Brand to miss SxSW Keynote with Brain Solis. My thoughts & why I care.

Russell Brand to miss SxSW Keynote with Brain Solis. My thoughts & why I care.

Although I am very disappointed that Russell Brand will not be attending SXSW I support his decision. Who cares what I think? Well, because I conceived and coordinated the “Russell Brand’s Revolution Will Be Televised” interview with Brian Solis at SXSW in the first place many many 

SXSW Music Conference Spotlight: Books are the New Vinyl

SXSW Music Conference Spotlight: Books are the New Vinyl

Music Conference Spotlight: Books are the New Vinyl Written by Andy Flynn | February 13, 2015 MusicSessionsSession Spotlight Consider the recent surge in vinyl sales, and how book publishers could take a cue from the record business to apply savvy tactics to ensure that physical 

My thoughts on Gentlemen at 21 and The Afghan Whigs. ~Rynda

My thoughts on Gentlemen at 21 and The Afghan Whigs. ~Rynda

The Afghan Whigs returned in 2012 to continue the relationship with the dedicated fans who stayed enamored during the band’s long break, which thankfully, was never a break-up. As fans, we have experienced every gut-wrenching lyric, every dark foreboding feeling, and every celebration of the 

SXSW 2015 Books Are The New Vinyl w/ Rynda, Chuck D & Danny Bland!

Books are the new vinyl. As the digital age sucks more and more books into your iPad or Kindle, the need to have the physical in front of you that you can touch and feel and look at becomes an obsession. Yes, we want e-books 

Brian Solis to Interview Russell Brand at SXSW 15 Convergence

Brian Solis to Interview Russell Brand at SXSW 15 Convergence

I had a dream…and through footwork & synchronicity it has turned into a reality. Russell Brand to join Brian Solis at SXSW 2015 Convergence!    

The Afghan Whigs’ Release Gentlemen at 21 Deluxe Anniversary Editon

The Afghan Whigs’ Release Gentlemen at 21 Deluxe Anniversary Editon

Gentlemen at 21 Rhino To Release 21st Anniversary Edition Of The Afghan Whigs Album ‘Gentlemen’ In the original 1993 biography for the album, Dulli commented: “It was a bad year for me and some of my friends, in terms of relationships and dealing with some of 

#ChuckD140c -The Black In Man – Chuck D MP3 Album Featuring Mavis Staples.

#ChuckD140c -The Black In Man – Chuck D MP3 Album Featuring Mavis Staples.

More than honored to have helped Mr Chuck D sort through his 30K tweets to find the intro and outro to his new album. Get your copy here: THE BLACK IN MAN       Here are the words: INTRO: Twitter 140 characters I DIG 

Awful Things-Photos by Greg Dulli & Haiku by Danny Bland? Yes please.

Awful Things-Photos by Greg Dulli & Haiku by Danny Bland? Yes please.

  FROM SUBPOP RECORDS: We’re beside ourselves with glee about publishing I Apologize in Advance for the Awful Things I’m Gonna Do, a collection of haiku by celebrated author and musician Danny Bland on September 22nd in Europe and September 23rd in North America. …Awful 

Rynda Creativity and Inspiration Mentor at SXSW V2V

Rynda Creativity and Inspiration Mentor at SXSW V2V

Get the most out of your V2V experience by participating in The Mentor Program. Benefit from the knowledge of an established professional and gain seven minutes of focused, one-on-one career council.     http://schedule.sxswv2v.com/events/event_V2VP993348  

Who says there aren’t Women in Tech? Not Silicon Beach Fest

Who says there aren’t Women in Tech? Not Silicon Beach Fest

Thanks again to the many women who shared their insights and experience at Silicon Beach Fest in June. Approximately 1 in 3 of the more than 350 speakers at SBF were women, which has gotta be a record for a tech conference. And this is 

Rynda Moderating SBF Social Media Influencers Panel

Rynda Moderating SBF Social Media Influencers Panel

Silicon Beach Fest Summer 2014 Moderator Meet Local Social Media Influencers June 20th at 4:00 pm General Assembly Santa Monica PANELISTS: ~Rynda Laurel, @rynda, Creative Executive (Moderator) ~Marsha Collier, Social Media Commerce for Dummies, Author ~Jason Okuma, JATI, Founder and CEO ~Calvin Lee, Mayhem Studios,