With Spotify Wrapped making a return I thought I would look at the music distribution platform that has become the music industries new centre of power, Spotify. In 2006 Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon founded Spotify in Stockholm Sweden after making a breakthrough in the understanding of affordances offered by new digital technologies to tackleContinue reading “Spotify”
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INTERVIEW W/ HANNAH MATTERSON
Last week Sass and Snarl spoke to the CEO of music development and business support agency, Generator NE. With a focus on emerging music and the digital transformation of our industry, their projects Tipping Point and the Digital Union are supporting the talent of the North East by hosting bootcamps, masterclasses, networking meet ups andContinue reading “INTERVIEW W/ HANNAH MATTERSON”
INTERVIEW W/ PAOLA LEVITCH
Originally from Madrid, UK based artist, Paola Levitch released her debut single “D.” in April this year. The sentimental pop track gained recognition from Abbey Road Institute and BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex as BBC Introducing’s “Featured Artist”. Whilst in lockdown, Levitch released her second single “New Addition” where all funds were donated to theContinue reading “INTERVIEW W/ PAOLA LEVITCH”
INTERVIEW W/ SHEWOLF
At Sass and Snarl we can’t get enough of championing creatives and people following their curiosity and SHEWOLF is exactly that. We spoke to Founder Kate Carrau about her forward thinking and innovative blog and podcast that sets to empower creatives that break down barriers and challenge the status quo. You can find fashion, music,Continue reading “INTERVIEW W/ SHEWOLF”
INTERVIEW W/ NRTH LASS
With the third issue about to be released this summer, NRTH LASS is a print magazine championing women in the North of England. Founded in 2017 by Jessica Howell and Jenna Campbell, the pair are an inspiration to proud northerners. Celebrating women and their achievements is something Sass and Snarl can’t get enough of! WeContinue reading “INTERVIEW W/ NRTH LASS”
1 MONTH IN…
Since Sass and Snarl launched a month ago… I cannot believe the amount of love we have received! I’m sure you all know by now but if you don’t, I started Sass and Snarl because I was fed up of talent in the music industry going unnoticed! I was fed up of seeing the lackContinue reading “1 MONTH IN…”
THE BRITS: WHERE ARE THE WOMEN IN THIS INDUSTRY
On the 18th of February, the glamourous ceremony went live from the O2 Arena. With artists flooding the red carpet, Lizzo and Billie Eilish were among the big stand out acts. Starting the night off was rising pop singer Mabel and her hit “Don’t Call Me Up”, giving a happy and smiley performance. Out ofContinue reading “THE BRITS: WHERE ARE THE WOMEN IN THIS INDUSTRY”
FRANK CARTER AT ALLY PALLY
Live events have so many nicknames, this wasn’t just a gig at a little venue down the road nor a concert with back up dancers forming an army across a stage. This was aspects of each, the connection of audience and artist but both an elevated and dynamic production. Frank Carter is the performance. EveryContinue reading “FRANK CARTER AT ALLY PALLY”
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND IT’S GENDER DIVIDE
In the UK alone, the music industry is worth £5.2 billion, the growing industry has the cycle of introducing new talent for it to circle around the charts for two months. Out of all this talent, women make up just 21% of artists, 12% of songwriters and 2% of producers. The huge gender divide is notContinue reading “THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND IT’S GENDER DIVIDE”
OUR FIRST CAMPAIGN
Our first ever campaign! Encouraging shameless self-promotion is one of our main aims at Sass and Snarl. In the music and creative industries, it is so necessary, especially when women and ethic minority backgrounds are not getting the representation. We want to teach you about the time when you should forget about being modest, theContinue reading “OUR FIRST CAMPAIGN”