A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Hailing from Wisconsin, Bon Iver is back with a self titled album that will make you swoon. Contrary to his beautiful “For Emma, Forever Ago” album, this new release is full of positivity and upbeat instrumentation. Songs have grand instrumental openings and Justin Vernons rustic angelic voice is breathtaking as usual. One of my favourite albums … Read more
Sit back and chill out to the great new album by Atlanta Georgia band Washed Out. Fronted by Ernest Greene, this is the bands first full length album and it doesn’t disappoint. This new album keeps things low-fi and dreamy and would be a great addition to your salon playlist. The band will begin its US … Read more
The 6th bi-annual Jazz Age Lawn Party is once again set to take place on Governor’s Island in New York this weekend and I for one am jealous of those who get to attend. It has been a long time goal to make it to New York especially for this party. This is quite … Read more
How excited were we today when we went to Pitchforks Website and discovered that there is a new Beastie Boys album. Now we know this news is not hair related but there was no way we were going to keep such monumental news to ourselves. There are very few bands that have been such a … Read more
One of my favourite music discoveries of 2010 was the album Black Noise by Pantha du Prince. It’s an electronic album full of great beats but nothing too noisy or overwhelming. Great to play at the salon while you work to keep you motivated and upbeat. Your clients will love it too! Check out their … Read more
Hair salons in France were eerily quiet today as salons shut off their sound systems in protest against the doubling of the licensing fees required to play music in their establishments. Salons, shops, cafes and even car parks have to pay a levy to play music on their premises. The tax is in the range … Read more
If you’re looking for something new to play at work, check out the new Twin Shadow album “Forget”. It’s the perfect album to get you and your clients psyched to head out after work for some drinks and a hot dance! This Brooklyn artist knows how to talk to the ladies and has fantastic music … Read more
The copyright battle is moving its from the computer to the salon in London as government agencies start to crack down on salons who don’t have music licenses to play copyrighted music in their salons. A London high court justice has barred Doreen Ellis, owner of Studio 44 salon, in Church Road, Northolt from playing … Read more