After another crazy week in America, the world is beginning to transform. The Democrats won both seats in Georgia and took the Senate, so the direction of the country is …
New Year, New Goals for Beats + Bytes
I’m excited to leave last year in the past. 2020 is truly just hindsight now. Although there aren’t any surefire signs of rapid change, all roads point to the return …
Jesse Kirshbaum’s 2021 Music Business’s Predictions & Rising Trends
It goes without saying that the music business started the year in a very different spot than it finished. After serious declines in recorded music for most of my career, …
Beats, Bytes, and Brands: The Series
In this time of quarantine and hardship, music is more important than ever. It’s the universal language and the great connector. In a world where there is so much noise …
Post MusicGamingCon Glow
Hot off the back of MusicGamingCon, we’re finishing the year as strong as possible. The next few weeks will be about reflection, insight, and making the most of the holidays …
Is Holiday Season Cancelled?
Is the holiday season cancelled? Thanksgiving weekend is my favorite weekend of the year. Although turkey day itself is based on an idea I’m questioning more than ever, the weekend …
Beats, Bytes and Brands at Social Media Week
When Crowdcentric Media — the company behind Social Media Week and the recently launched streaming platform, SMW+ — approached me about hosting and executive producing a series, I was excited …
Gaming X Music Explosion
As we head into the final stretch of what has been a truly insane year, things are certainly busy. I prefer the term productive, of course. But it’s tough not …
Heavy Days
This election is weighing on me. It’s weighing on the industry, the country, and the world. We’re all ready for it to be over. Fortunately, the ending may finally be …
2020 Vibes
It’s hard to think about anything but the election these days. The fate of our country feels like it’s up in the air. I’m praying for clarity. I’m praying for …