Gregory Fields – still following his childhood passion
After years of making music and working behind the scenes with other artists, Gregory Fields has returned to his childhood love of the sax to forge his own way as an impactful artist.
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Steve Hart
Steve Hart is a journalist and digital creator based in Melbourne, Australia.
Why ‘less is more’ when it comes to running a hobby radio station
With New Year resolutions already a distant memory for most of us, the routine of running your radio station has probably returned. Many programme controllers and station managers would have reflected on what they broadcast… Read More »Why ‘less is more’ when it comes to running a hobby radio station
Just Chillin’ – leaving the best until last
With an intro that reminds me of film noir, Paul Brown‘s latest offering – Just Chillin’ – pounces into life with a startling chord that slides away to reveal a gently weaving and playful number.… Read More »Just Chillin’ – leaving the best until last
Books for better broadcasting
When it comes to books to help you find your way as a station manager or broadcaster, the field is wide open. However, there are three I have come to rely on. Top of the… Read More »Books for better broadcasting
Covid pushed people away from their car radios
The most recent Share of Ear® study from Edison Research finds that 12% of all AM/FM radio listening is via streaming, while 88% of listening is done to a traditional, over-the-air radio signal.AM/FM radio content in the U.S. is… Read More »Covid pushed people away from their car radios
Talk radio – it’s the only game in town
In my opinion the best thing any radio station can do is to give its listeners a voice on air with a talkback show. It’s the equivalent of the local paper’s letters page (remember those?),… Read More »Talk radio – it’s the only game in town
You can be the judge, but listener stats don’t lie
When presenters aren’t on air you’ll likely fall back to a curated playlist of tracks you expect your listeners to enjoy – ideally you have selected ‘sticky’ tracks.
Luis Alas talks about his career and his new single Purple Rain
When a smooth jazz version of Purple Rain arrived in my inbox I knew it would be either a brilliant cover of Prince’s iconic track or a cheesy damp squib. Instrumental covers of classic tracks… Read More »Luis Alas talks about his career and his new single Purple Rain
How to write a cracking radio commercial
Writing the script for a radio commercial seems an easy thing to do. Mention the name of the company, the thing they want to promote, add a catchphrase or slogan, and end with a contact… Read More »How to write a cracking radio commercial
Agenda-driven radio broadcasting by pirate radio stations
I watched a very interesting documentary on Aljazeera TV last week about pirate broadcasters Radio Caroline and The Voice of Peace. While UK station Caroline – launched in the 1960s – promotes LA (loving awareness),… Read More »Agenda-driven radio broadcasting by pirate radio stations
Sax player Evan Carydakis talks about his new album Groove House
Evan Carydakis is an acclaimed Jazz saxophonist, residing in Tasmania. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Evan first picked up the saxophone at the age of 15. Initially inspired by Branford Marsalis’s ‘Royal Garden Blues’, it was… Read More »Sax player Evan Carydakis talks about his new album Groove House
Hannah Baiardi talks about her album Straight From The Soul
On Saturday 24 April I was lucky enough to chat with 26-year-old Michigan-based singer, songwriter and pianist Hannah Baiardi about her career and new album Straight From The Soul. This interview features in Just Jazz… Read More »Hannah Baiardi talks about her album Straight From The Soul
Discover a world of radio stations in one place
There’s a world of independent ‘radio’ stations to listen to, but where to find them? Years ago, a shortwave and AM radio receiver was the best bet to stumble upon something new or unusual. Until… Read More »Discover a world of radio stations in one place
Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire talks smooth jazz
I grew up listening to Earth, Wind & Fire’s dance music and played plenty of it as a club DJ in the 1980s. Lots of the group’s music is still doing the rounds thanks to… Read More »Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire talks smooth jazz
Jazz trumpet player Markus Rutz
I got to interview Chicago-based jazz musician Markus Rutz (pronounced roots) for my jazz radio show in April 2020. Broadcasters are welcome to use the interview free of charge – the intro and outro have… Read More »Jazz trumpet player Markus Rutz
Smooth jazz producer Rick Habana talks about his career
Rick Habana is a producer, songwriter, engineer and composer. In this interview Rick tells Steve Hart about his passion for blending music genres to create his unique smooth jazz sound. Born and raised in California,… Read More »Smooth jazz producer Rick Habana talks about his career
Lars Taylor talks about his career and new single Sweet Onion
Lars Taylor began his musical career in the 1990s; moving from his native Switzerland to work as a popular and versatile session guitarist and keyboard player in Berlin. Back then he was known as Lars… Read More »Lars Taylor talks about his career and new single Sweet Onion