I'm a music journalist and run a magazine called Renown Magazine. I'm actually the editor in chief, but I just pretend to know what I'm doing. We're currently read by thousands in over ninety-two countries worldwide. We're in the process of dreaming it all up again, so hopefully the monster will be unleashed early 2007.
I've been in the music industry for about six years and the entertainment industry for even longer (I was a video game journalist). From Toronto to Vancouver and L.A. to New York, I work on a regular basis with some of the biggest labels, management companies, and PR companies in the business.
I am regularly quoted in industry press releases, artist websites, retail advertising campaigns, e-cards, and more. In 2005, I was featured in a workshop's media panel during a week-long Canadian music event alongside respected TV, radio, and print organizations. In addition to the internet, you can find my work printed in various newspapers/magazines around North America. Aside from music journalism, I have also done a significant share of artist and industry consulting on the side.
As if my list of jobs and tasks isn't big enough, I am also an A&R Scout for Major Label Scout. We work closely with labels such as Arista / J Records to identify talent.
My sites:
JoshMcConnell[dot]Net
Renown Magazine
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