Jeffrey Silverstein

Jeffrey Silverstein

Jeffrey Silverstein is a Recording Academy/GRAMMY.com contributor.

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Bully, Angel Olsen, Waxahatchee & More Are Hosting Livestreams On The Little-Known Platform NoonChorus—Here’s Why

Bully, Angel Olsen, Waxahatchee & More Are Hosting Livestreams On The Little-Known Platform NoonChorus—Here’s Why

The novel coronavirus continues to decimate the live music industry. With concerts unlikely to return until 2021, Pollstar currently estimates a $8.9 billion loss in revenue—a harrowing number likely to grow without government intervention and a vaccine that is well distributed and broadly deployed. A survey conducted in June from the newly formed Independent Venue Association (NIVA), predicts the potential…

4 Independent Record Stores Across The U.S. Weigh In On Their Struggle To Survive During COVID-19

4 Independent Record Stores Across The U.S. Weigh In On Their Struggle To Survive During COVID-19

At over 18 million LPs sold, 2019 marked 14 consecutive years of rising vinyl record sales. As COVID-19 continues to bludgeon the music industry, independent record stores are left particularly vulnerable. The indefinite closure of these small businesses comes poorly timed with Record Store Day, the annual shopping event often noted for record breaking sales now postponed until June. For…

Hi, How Are You Project Founders Remember Daniel Johnston: “It Was His Honesty That Stood Out To Me And So Many Others”

Hi, How Are You Project Founders Remember Daniel Johnston: “It Was His Honesty That Stood Out To Me And So Many Others”

Despite lifelong struggles with mental illness, Daniel Johnston remained fearless. His songs shine a bright light on the darkest corners of our minds. Simultaneously adorned for his visual art, the late cult songwriter's output is a reminder of the raw power of honest, direct and imaginative storytelling. After his passing in September, fans left candles, cassette tapes and personal notes at his…

Portland Non-Profit Half Access Wants To Make Live Music More Accessible

Portland Non-Profit Half Access Wants To Make Live Music More Accessible

Accessibility has long been omitted from conversations surrounding live music. Research points to numerous health benefits associated with regular concert attendance, however venues don’t consistently recognize the needs of patrons with disabilities. Feeling safe, comfortable and welcome are privileges afforded primarily to the able-bodied. While Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires businesses to make accommodations, venues across…

These Record Labels Are Changing The Way Portland Listens To Music

These Record Labels Are Changing The Way Portland Listens To Music

Home to the most record stores per capita of any U.S. city, Portland proper consideration as a major force in the music scene of the Pacific Northwest. A haven for artists working across genre and medium, the City of Roses' music landscape is rooted in community and inclusivity, a staunch contrast to the gate-keeping and social-climbing structures held onto by…

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