Do you think god of earth, Ke$ha is just having a rough era or is her career actually done like people are claiming?

Me too. I am very glad that we have Bill here. It is a huge thing for this forum. To me it almost looked like Interscope gave up on her in the US after SNL. She didn't even promote Paradise in the US, no airplay untill the remix, the harshest critics came from the US. It's really strange that despite all that she has managed to stay in the charts and is now top20 with BTD and top15 with the single. How was that possible?

Christmas albums are total crap shoots. Every year one emerges as the big winner, one or two do respectably okay, and the rest languish in discount bins for eternity. I haven't been able to find rhyme or reason in what wins or why.

Hey, Bill

What do you think of pop singers like Kimbra and Marina & the Diamonds? Do you think they have a shot at mainstream success, especially in America?

Thank you for answering sir. It is a pleasure to have You Here and thanks for Being cute to us all. Thank you

Bill, why do you think female singer-songwriters who were successful in the '90s (Alanis, Jewel, Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan) have trouble getting radio airplay now?

Hi Bill,

Do you think people were unfair towards Miley Cyrus during the Can't Be Tamed era? (censorship of her videos etc..)

Hey Bill,

Do you get to listen to albums before they're released? have you heard any more of ARTPOP than the public? How does it compare to her previous work?

Dear, Bill


After Mr. Wentworth came out (not surprise) and many other actors and musicians. I was wondering if they were afraid for their careers or are they contracted to be straight for the general public by companies /sponsors ?


xoxo. harly

Thank you for responding! I was genuinely curious as to whether they had some kind of information that wasn't released or it was a guess based on Diplo's tweet.

Apparently she has filmed several music videos secretly over the past month so I have a strong suspicion you are correct with your expectations!

Hi King Bill

Do you think the digital era has peaked? I'm saying it because overall digital single sales are decreasing compared from last year and it's the first year this happens. Or is it just 2012 was absolutely full of huge smashes (Somebody That I Used To Know, Call Me Maybe, We Are Young)?

Dead, at people being pressed on here for Ciara being the first Woman of The Year

Welcome, Bill!

My question is in terms of the general public and comparing today’s music industry with the one of say, 20 years ago or so.

With the rise of digital music, social media and technology in general, has there been a fall in the credibility of sales and the quality music? In other words, are sales still indicative of how great an album is or just an indicator of how accessible an album is? For example, if an album were to reach Thriller’s level of success with the help of digital influence, would it be deserving of the same level of respect? And, is it even fair to make a comparison like this?

I know that’s like, five long-winded questions, but I hope you can understand what I’m trying to inquire.

Thank you!

Welcome Bill!

Are you aware of JoJo and her ongoing struggles with her recording label? Do you think that she has the potential to appear on Billboard chart once it all clears up?

Thank you!

Hi Bill! Do you think that Kelly Clarkson's Stronger era should have been longer or that another song should have been released instead of Dark Side? Or do you think that any single that would follow the success of Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) would be overshadowed by Stronger (WDKY)?

Hey Bill!

Marina & The Diamonds did two pop songs with Dr.Luke, intended to BLOW UP on american radio and sales. Though "How to be a Heartbreaker" and "Primadonna" were both commercial failiures in the American market. Why do you think that is, considering they were tailored for pop radio?

Hello Bill! My top 3 questions....

Loved all your answers so far!

A thousand thanks in advance for answering these when you get the chance

1) What are your thoughts on Thom Yorke's recent controversial comments about the Spotify model being unsustainable for artists without the corporate structure behind them in addition to pulling his new material from their service? Spotify says it essentially needs "more time" to make the system work for 'home-grown' artists but I don't buy that argument...

2) An acquaintance of mine that interned for Z100 a few years back told me ClearChannel hires consulting firms that determine what gets played on Top 40. I was always somewhat skeptical about the "ageist radio" argument until she also told me one of the firm's new demographic "criteria" is heavy resistance to artists over 40 unless they include a younger feature. Is there any truth to that statement?

3) Aside from strong contacts and grasp of social media, what should an artist have/utilize trying to follow the Macklemore model of an unknown artist on their own (or relatively independent) label trying to strike it big (or at least make it bigger)? What worked in his case?

Really don't know. I think she's a star and I thought primadonna was a smash. Disappointed it didn't do better.