Inside the music industry from artists to fans

Hello and welcome to Vinyl Notes, a brand spanking new music blog on the Know More Media network. I’m your author, Kimberlee Morrison. In addition to being an editor for Know More Media, I am also an avid music connoisseur, which is why when I found out that we were going to create a music blog, I practically begged to be the author.

What qualifies me as an expert on the subject? In addition to recording music, performing as a vocallist at local venues and various other capacities, I have always listened to music with a critical ear. I have also developed a very eclectic taste in music ranging from Jazz and Neo-Soul, to Electronica and Dance, to Rock and Hip Hop. My love for music borders on fanaticism, not for the artists per se but the feeling that great music can create, for the poetry in the lyrics, the composition in the songwriting. I have spent a good part of my freelance writing years covering music, arts and entertainment. 

When it comes to the music business, everything starts with the artist and ends with the fans. With such a zealous love for music, it has been impossible for me to ignore the business process of creating music. I have even spent a couple years in various studios, recording music, only to find that my true passion lay in the writing and critiquing the music instead of making my own.

I can assure you that on this blog you will get an honest and well thought out opinion about a wide range of issues related to the music industry, from album reviews to artist profiles to examining the digital music and piracy controversy. Sometimes I’ll rant and sometimes I’ll rave. Sometimes you’ll agree with my opinion, and sometimes you won’t (and I invite you to disagree with me openly). I'm slightly irreverent so my critiques will sometimes be harsh, but if you listen closely to the things I point out, you'll find that most of the time, my analysis is dead on. Regardless of whether or not you agree with what I have to say, I hope you enjoy the read and that we can embark on a discovery of music together, from the artist to the fans.