Ken Phillips is a Los Angeles based publicist who has been working in the industry since the 90s. He not only works with musicians, but also actors like Margaret Cho and reality show personality/comedian Bob the Drag Queen. A veteran at music PR, Ken talks to Play MPE...
A lot of ink has been spilt on the topic of how badly fans and musicians want to get back to the sweaty, life-affirming nights of losing themselves in live music. When it comes to the who, what, when and how of mounting live performances again, there are as many...
I have a secret. Shhhhh… Along with writing blogs for Play MPE, I have a side hustle – or is Play MPE my side hustle? Regardless, I have one, and it might surprise you. I host a weekly show on SiriusXM’s VOLUME channel. It’s called WHOOOSH!, and a new episode airs...
Sharon Cho is a New York based Artist Manager who has been working with musicians both established and developing since she started her career. Unlike most music vets we speak to at PLAY MPE, Sharon wasn’t sure what role she wanted in the industry, but quickly found...
We are so excited to share the latest episode in our interview series. Ever wanted to learn more about music promotion? Check out Music Promotion: An Interview with Amanda Alexandrakis Play MPE’s Glenn Mattern spoke with Music Promotion’s Amanda Alexandrakis, and we...
Whatever your individual circumstances, by now you’ve probably been self-isolating long enough to feel a bit stir-crazy. For myself, I am starting to hear voices in my head. More accurately, one voice – my mother’s – saying things like: ‘You need to learn how to...