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#166: The singles vs. album release debate

Singles vs. AlbumsOnce upon a time, the single ruled. Then, for almost half a century, the album dominated. Now that the means of distribution are in YOUR hands, which format makes the most sense for your music? In this episode, Kevin and Chris each pick a side of the argument — singles vs. albums — and discuss the pros and cons of each. Plus, some big news from SoundCloud!

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#165: Are exclusive blog features worth it?

Chris Robley - KCRW Blog premierBlog premieres and exclusives have become a ubiquitous way of promoting new music, but are they WORTH it? Some blogs are putting an end to the practice on their own sites, and many musicians are starting to weigh the pros and the cons of exclusivity. In this episode, Chris and Kevin talk about a series of song and video premieres leading up to the release of Chris’ new album: the good, the bad, the flakey, the futile, and a couple big wins!

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