Kevin Lyman featured on KCRW
USC Thornton Music Industry faculty member Kevin Lyman was featured on KCRW’s program “Press Play with Madeleine Brand,” where he offered insight into the costs of touring. He explained that touring expenses increased over 40% following the COVID-19 pandemic, making it nearly impossible for most artists to afford. Given this high cost, coupled with a… Continue reading Kevin Lyman featured on KCRW
Bobby Borg publishes new book on music marketing
Bobby Borg, a faculty member in the USC Thornton Music Industry program, published a new book titled Music Marketing for the DIY Musician. In this third edition, Borg provides a step-by-step guide for musicians to create a low-budget, customized marketing plan that will prepare them for success in the music industry. The book includes marketing… Continue reading Bobby Borg publishes new book on music marketing
Michael Kaminsky and Kevin Lyman launch Idobi Radio Summer School
USC Thornton Music Industry faculty members Michael Kaminsky and Kevin Lyman have co-founded the Idobi Radio Summer School alongside Eric Tobin, a festival tour that will feature six up-and-coming rock bands: Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, The Home Team, Scene Queen, Honey Revenge and Letdown. The bands will perform in 25 cities across the United States… Continue reading Michael Kaminsky and Kevin Lyman launch Idobi Radio Summer School
Music Industry alumna Isa Klar featured in Trojan Family Magazine
USC Thornton Music Industry alumna Isa Klar (‘23) was featured in Trojan Family Magazine about her hip-hop marketing career at one of the genre’s most acclaimed record labels, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The story follows her trajectory from an intern and Thornton student to a full-time marketing staff member at TDE. As an intern, Klar… Continue reading Music Industry alumna Isa Klar featured in Trojan Family Magazine
Jane Davidson offers legal insight into “Hotel California” trial
Jane Davidson (‘14), a USC Thornton Music Industry program alumna and faculty member, was featured in a KCAL 9 News segment about The Eagles’ “Hotel California” lyrics trial. Ownership over the song’s lyrics has been in question for several years. In February, three men were charged with conspiring to own and sell manuscripts of “Hotel… Continue reading Jane Davidson offers legal insight into “Hotel California” trial
Jane Davidson quoted in L.A. Times
USC Thornton Music Industry program alumna and faculty member Jane Davidson (‘14) was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article profiling Ben Crumps, an attorney best known for his civil rights cases who has shifted to entertainment law. Having represented the families of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in their wrongful-death lawsuits, Crumps is leading… Continue reading Jane Davidson quoted in L.A. Times
Joe Poindexter named chief communications officer and executive VP, digital of PULSE Music Group
USC Thornton Music Industry program faculty member Joe Poindexter was named chief communications officer and executive vice president of digital at PULSE Music Group. Poindexter has worked with PULSE for 12 years, overseeing the company’s digital marketing strategy. Based in Los Angeles, PULSE is an independent music publisher and record label with an award-winning client… Continue reading Joe Poindexter named chief communications officer and executive VP, digital of PULSE Music Group
USC Thornton music industry class visits L.A. Coliseum
USC Thornton’s Concert Production and Promotion class took a field trip to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, as featured by USC Today. Students toured the stadium and learned from Coliseum staff about the production of large-scale music events, bringing classroom concepts to life. The class is taught by Michael Garcia, chair of the music industry… Continue reading USC Thornton music industry class visits L.A. Coliseum
Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec receive Support of Songwriters and Publishers Award from AIMP LA
Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec, faculty members in the USC Thornton Music Industry program, received the Support of Songwriters and Publishers Award at AIMP LA’s 2023 Holiday Party and Annual Awards on Dec. 5. The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) held their year-end event in Beverly Hills, CA. AIMP LA president Marc Caruso presented… Continue reading Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec receive Support of Songwriters and Publishers Award from AIMP LA
Thornton alumni win in 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards
USC Thornton alumni won in various categories of the 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards, which were presented Nov. 15 at The Avalon in Los Angeles. Music Industry alum Angela Leus (’22) won in the film music supervision category for her work on Trolls Band Together. Screen Scoring alum Fabrizio Mancinelli (GCRT ’09) won best… Continue reading Thornton alumni win in 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards