May 2012
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Bring Michael to YOUR Hometown
Have you ever wondered why some of your favorite artists never make it to your home town? The reason is actually pretty surprising; they often don’t even know you wanted them there!
I’m proud to announce that I’m partnering with an awesome new service called Gig Funder which aims to solve that issue and provide a way for you to help gather support to bring me out on tour to...
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Nashville Goes Northwest
I’m hitting the road again! [or the air, more specifically]
I’m hopping a flight this morning to the Pacific Northwest where I’ll be sharing the stage with some superb songwriters and poets in Portland, Oregon, as well as Vaughn and Seattle, Washington. Also on the bill, an interview with Indie Music PDX about songwriting, life, and the biz and an in-store performance at...
April 2012
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March 2012
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Highs and Lows // Michael Shoup
New “Song For You”!
We’re doing things a little differently this month, folks! In celebration of my first monthly Live Show Broadcast, I’m releasing this month’s “Song For You” early as a FREE download.
The final video and story origination will come next week, complete with handmade artwork and animation from my friend and fellow artist Cory Basil...
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Live Show RESCHEDULED to March 29
Friends, I’m sorry to announce that, due to a technical issue with Viso and Youtube’s Live Streaming platform, we’ve had to reschedule the broadcast for March 29 at 8pm.
Good news, it’ll be the same time (8pm CST), and I’ll be releasing the new Song For You for download on the same day! Stick with me and I’ll make sure it’s a great show for you all. Seeya...
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Creating Space for Creation - Guest post by...
From time to time, we all need a helping hand. Sometimes it comes in the form of a simple encouragement. Other times it comes in the form of a powerhouse assistant who doubles your productivity & creativity, and just happens to be a killer songwriter herself.
Enter Kristen Wright.
Kristen has been working behind the scenes with me for months booking tours, arranging details on Song For...
February 2012
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Chasing the Main Thing
I recently received this painting featuring one of my favorite Stephen R. Covey quotes as a gift [thanks Chels!]. It’s now hanging in my bedroom as a life catalyst that I wake to every morning, and it reminded me this week how difficult it can be to maintain focus and balance in your life.
How many choices, obstacles, emails, phone calls, in-laws, clients, agents, or band members do you face...
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itbeginsatmidnight asked: Who controls/updates your Tumblr? Is it you or your agent/manager?
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January 2012
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“Fear nothing, admit your missteps, and treasure the Journey.”
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Announcing, Song For You
In 2011, I wrote one song a week for three months about anything my fans could dream up, and gave them all away for FREE.
I’m back at it again, and making it bigger than ever. Once a month, I will pick an idea / story / piece of inspiration that was submitted here and write, record, and shoot a music video for a completely new song!
From filmmaker and fan collaborations to contests...
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Artistic Efficiency: How to Create More and Get...
Eight years ago, I left college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. Untested and honestly, quite naive, I spent the next three years using money from designing websites freelance to ineffectively tour as an artist around the country, gigging myself into over $6k of high interest credit card debt. Embarrassed and defeated, I stopped writing, I stopped playing music outside of my home, and my...
December 2011
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“Orville Wright did not have a pilot’s license.”
– Gordon MacKenzie, Orbiting the Giant Hairball
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begreeted asked: Dear Michael, I know that you haven't been able to do a T-Pain friday in a while, but (if it is at all possible) I would really like to see a T-Pain song next Friday. I will be finished with my finals, and T-Pain seems like the best way to celebrate!
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November 2011
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-20) →
Dane Cook (49)
LMFAO (34)
Cliff Martinez (17)
Jon Jenkins (14)
Sara Bareilles (13)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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Michael's in Jango's Top 15 Holiday Songs →
I’ve been using Jango’s awesome Internet Radio system for a while now, and they’ve done a great job helping independent artists find their audience.
Recently, my Holiday song “Angels We Have Heard On High” made their cut for the official Jango Holiday Radio station… Woot! But you don’t have to go all the way over there to listen. Download it for FREE...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-13) →
Tiësto (67)
BT (44)
Gold Panda (38)
Kelly Clarkson (34)
Third Eye Blind (26)
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Free Holiday Cheer plus Physical CDs
Early Holiday Cheer
Happy November, my friends. As we get closer and closer to the Holiday season [who am I kidding, some of you have already started decorating… go on… you know you have], I find myself searching for that ONE Holiday tune that’ll set the mood for the season. A few years back, I decided to make my own instead, and now I’d like to share that with you! ...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-11-6) →
Hammock (40)
Maroon 5 (17)
Daniel Lanois (16)
Justice (10)
Jonny Lang (6)
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October 2011
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T-Shirts
earth411angels asked you: ok OMG! you need to make t shirts! i waqs so sad when i didn’t see it in your shop! grrr i really love your music and i need one! please make t shirts :) :)...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-10-30) →
Jackson Browne (18)
Daniel Lanois (17)
The Elms (13)
Magnet (12)
Stone Temple Pilots (12)
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Kenny Foster - "Hometown" Music Video
Kenny Foster, who has been basically a brother to me for years, recently released his music video “Hometown” which is soon to be debuting on GAC and CMT. He and I have shot goofy videos [lots of them], played countless shows, and rock & rolled together more times than I can count, and I couldn’t be happier to see this video it’s well deserved attention.
Though written...
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T-Pain Friday Retrospective →
As I look to book tickets to see Danny in his new show, I am reminded of the ridiculousness we brought to the internet over the last year.
Come with me down memory lane for this T-Pain Friday Retrospective. Click the link above to view them all in a list, or try my favorite two, Katy Perry’s “Firework” and Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister”. Got any requests for a...
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Music as a Free Commodity
(Photo by allthatimprobableblue
A question was brought to my attention after a chat with a friend, and I’m not sure I have an answer… So of course, I’ll turn to you. It went something like this:
Friend: Spotify and Rdio both seem to either limit your amount of free music or play ads. I guess I’ll have to switch back and forth between them. Me: Or you could just pay for...