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The Friday mix: metal and hard rock to kick in your weekend
I fell asleep at 9:30 last night and slept on top of the covers with the light on until 3:30 AM. I got up to check locks and hit the bathroom and slept straight through until my alarm went off at 6:00. I usually get 5 or 6 hours of...
Fantastic ambient and experimental folk / pop from Bleeding Heart Narrative
Yesterday, I had to review a weak release. Today, I’m delighted to draw your attention to a relatively obscure new solo project that is densely layered, richly produced, and beautifully written. “Tongue Tangled Heart” has its ups and downs, but the ups are so high it’s a great effort. Check...
Hackneyed hard pop / metal from Hydrovibe
Alas, I got another disc from AltSounds that kinda sucked. In my review, I mention that they remind me of Night Ranger, maybe Foreigner. Not good in 2010. Still, it’s not all bad and I’m sure they will find an audience. Read the review, if you think you might be...
The Friday mix: Another crop of my favorite women in music
This week I’m putting out my 7th installment of music by my favorite female artists. I’m posting this one late because my very favorite female artist didn’t have school today and we were out having fun so I didn’t get started until after bedtime. I hope you enjoy them. Patti Page...
Danceable remixed traditional Middle Eastern music from Cheb I Sabbah
A few weeks ago in my post about Najma Akhtar, I mentioned she had appeared on an album compiled by Cheb I Sabbah (“As Far as a DJ Mix”). I really knew very little about Sabbah beyond that fact that I like his taste in music. I decided to do...
One of my all-time top 5 favorites from Queen
Today I am delighted to go back into the vault to share with you one of my top 5 all-time favorite discs. Seriously. You may not expect it. You may not believe me, but I’m telling you: this is truly brilliant work. I’m going back to 1974 for “Sheer Heart...
Crazed Hits - The Music Industry's Leading A&R Site - by Alex Wilhelm
Bertis Downs, manager of REM. You can watch the full interview here. Related Content: Interview: Chris Blackwell Interview: John Kalodner...
We were about to feature LA-based teen rock band Kitten this upcoming week, but the band just inked a deal with Atlantic Records. The group was signed by A&R Mollie Moore…...
As we predicted back in December 2009 when we put the song on Hit Prediction, Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister” has become a multi-format smash at Radio. It is currently #1 at Hot AC, #6 at Triple A, #10 at AC, and #18 at Top40. The single also reached the #1...
Lots of rumors surrounding this. We are not a gossip website, so we do not have an official opinion on this – just make up your own mind. Buzz Track: Driving Me Crazy Link: youtube.com/watch?v=05c69W-80lc Contact: alex@eightiesbabiesusa.com...
Elio Leoni-Sceti’s sudden decision to quit as EMI CEO was driven partly by a lack of support for his strategic plan for the label and his not wanting to be the fall guy should that plan fail to deliver. According to two people familiar with the matter, EMI’s private-equity owner Terra...
Written by Jessi Alexander (The Climb – Miley Cyrus), Melissa Peirce (Red Light – David Nail), and Katrina Elam (I Want a Cowboy – Reba McEntire). Title: La La Love You Written by: Melissa Peirce, Jessi Alexander, Katrina Elam Contact: melissapeirce@comcast.net If you are subscribed via Email, click here to listen....
Bold As Love
SXSW 2010: Boldaslove.us-approved Shows
I can tell you now that I won't make even half of these. That's just the way it goes at SXSW. However, here's a list of things on my radar. I've only ordered them by date. Wednesday, March 17 The......
SXSW 2010: Boldaslove.us-approved Panels
Lots of good panel discussions happening during SXSW Music. Here are the ones that fam are participating on: Wednesday, March 17 -- 330PM Bill Bragin is on the panel Performing Arts: New Frontier for Live Acts? Thursday, March 18 --......
LISTENING POST: Ebony Bones -- "Warriors" + "Guess We'll Always Have NY"
The first artist I've seen who could hold her own on a bill with Janelle Monae is Ebony Bones (above right). The musical sister of Santigold and M.I.A., and is possibly a distant cousin to that other UK export, Lady......
The Hackneys (l to r): Dannis, Bobby Sr. (holding pic of original trio), & son Bobby Jr. of Rough Francis credit: Burlington Free Press I'm in the process of prepping for my SXSW interview with Death on March 20. I'm......
VIDEO: Nelson George/Diane Paragas -- "A Walk Through Fort Greene" (trailer)
A Walk Through Fort Greene - TRAILER from Diane Paragas on Vimeo. For those of us who lived in Fort Greene, Brooklyn during the early 90s, this will take you back. Nelson George and Diane Paragas co-direct. From the Vimeo......
Upcoming events + other links--March 5, 2010
3/5--Shelley Nicole's blaKbushe at WNYC Battle of the Boroughs: Brooklyn Throwdown 3/6--Peekaboo Theory at Crazy Frogs (Houston, TX) 3/6--Full Spectrum presents "The Infiltrators" 3/8--4 Women redux: A Tribute to Miriam Makeba, Odetta, Eartha Kitt & Abbey Lincoln at NYC Schomburg......
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Neon Indian Ready Sleep Paralysist
Neon Indian have joined forces with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear to release the track “Sleep Paralysist” via Green Label Sound. No direct link yet, so for now stream the song on the GLS page. [greenlabelsound.com]...
Cursive Release Discovering America Single
Cursive have released a new single, "Discovering America," in support of the American Indian College Fund. Stream the song on Stereogum. [stereogum.com]...
Autolux Select TBD for Transit Transit Release
January has come and gone with no Transit Transit release. Fear not, Autolux have at least now selected labels to issue the album: TBD for the US/Japan and ATP everywhere else. They've also provided the track list on their website, but, alas, no actual timeline. [autolux.net]...
Stars to Release The Five Ghosts in June
Stars will release their fifth full-length, The Five Ghosts, on June 22nd through their own Soft Revolution Records in Canada and Vagrant everywhere else. The album features a performance from Andrew Whiteman (Broken Social Scene). A summer tour is in the works. [youarestars.com]...
LCD Soundsystem will return on May 18th with as of yet untitled album via Virgin/DFA. Check out the track list on Spin and an interview with James Murphy on Pitchfork. In related news, Murphy scored the new Noah Baumbach directed Ben Stiller film Greenberg. [spin.com]...
Here's To The Future from Stephen Brodsky
Stephen Brodsky (Cave In) will release his fourth solo album, Here’s To The Future, on March 23rd via Hydra Head. Download album track "Here In Spirit" on The Boston Phoenix. [prod1.cmj.com]...
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Oscar Nominee Scores Reviewed!
As you are all aware by now, the Oscar has been given to UP by Michael Giacchino on Sunday. I thought it would be nice to do a roundup of the oscar nominee scores we have reviewed. There’s only one missing: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Alexandre Desplat. Here are the reviews...
Surprise! Up by Michael Giacchino Wins an Oscar
Ok, maybe not a surprise, in fact it’s probably one of the least surprising wins ever. I knew it would win and it did. I think you all know my sentiments on that if you listened to the Oscore Noms podcast a couple of weeks ago. Congratulations to Michael Giacchino are...
Who Wants a 3 Disc Complete Avatar Score? I Do!
I had to put it up here for you all to see. 3 Discs of score from Avatar by James Horner. Over 2 hours of music! This can be yours for oh… I don’t know, 500 bucks? Yes indeedy, sources say this For Your Consideration promo is indeed legit and it...
Soundtrack Review: She, A Chinese (2010)
Movie Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the motion picture score: She, A Chinese by John Parish. “She, A Chinese isn’t your average Hollywood score.” She, A Chinese is an indie movie written and directed by Xiaolu Guo and starring Lu Huang as the main character Li Mei. It is the...
Soundtrack Review: Leap Year (2010)
Movie Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the motion picture score Leap Year by Randy Edelman. “The Irish tones are unmistakable, but there’s a lot more to Leap Year.” Leap Year: A year containing an extra day in order to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical or seasonal year....
Soundtrack Review: Between The Folds (2009)
Movie Soundtrack Review: This is a review of the documentary score Between The Folds by Gil Talmi. “It is really growing on me and the captivating main theme is truly a force to be reckoned with.” Between The Folds is about the world of paper, but that’s only scratching the surface. It’s...
Blentwell.com - the peoples dj mixset link collective
Never let me say that third year music history didn’t teach me anything. I don’t think it taught me how to record sets of cunning post-disco, but here’s this set just the same. - Source Site:http://djfractal.net...
2h10 mix hardhouse techno via hard minimal..... start beeing tek at 1h30 that what we love here in PARIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Source Site:http://www.mixcloud.com/davidsome/some-up-some-down/...
OED our electronic discotheque – The Podcast 11 (MP3)
*** Playlist *** Title (Mix) – Artist – Label Deliver Me (Original) – Motorcitysoul - Simple Records Don't Care (Original Mix) - Shur-I-Kan - Dark Energy Recordings Ride The Horse (Aki Bergen Remix) - Rainer Weichhold - Starlight Hang On A Second (Original Mix) - Aleks Patz, Alex Caytas -...
Looking For Brighter Days (MP3)
Welcome to my latest show. In this episode, I feature a mountain load of suberb vocals executions. I start with a classic track from Dajae, Michelle Weeks then progress into songs from Kimara Lovelace, Donna Allen, Tortured Soul, Blaze and my long time friend Lydia Rhodes. As always, feel free to...
Tokyo Eyepatch- Pressure Drop Mix (MP3)
30 minutes of heat featuring reggae, dubstep, cumbia, house, jungle, beats, and more. Tracks from 1999-2010. Recorded live, in one take, no edits. Tracklist: 1. Major Lazer- Hold the LIne (DJ C Remix) 2. Modselektor- Silikon 3. Siriusmo- Let me In 4. Dave Spoon and DJ Zinc- Ghost Train (Lee Mortimer Remix) 5. Zinc and Benga-...
DJ YondL (Yud Kei) - Tech-O-Tribal Ecstasy (MP3 Stream)
Tracklist 1.Neurotron - Am Alten Strom Mollono.Bass Remix 2.Leutzenkirchen - Lonely phone wants to speak 3.Yud Kei - Grace Emotion Alternate Perceptions Mix 4.D.Ramirez - Wired feat. LDV Robert Babicz Mix 5.Sebbo - Elephanze Ce Danze 6.Yud Kei - Black Dragon Flame Of Wrath Mix 7.Umek - You Might...
Spin Magazine Online -
This week MGMT leaked a new song, the Strokes confirmed a September album release, and SPIN remembered the Notorious B.I.G. 13 years after his murder. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga unveiled her epic new video, the first trailer for Twilight: Eclipse hit the web, and the Smashing Pumpkins began their search for...
WATCH: Lady Gaga Premieres Epic "Telephone" Video
Not only is Lady Gaga a pop star, but the 23-year-old woman born Stefani Germanotta has an affinity for a whole lot of pop culture -- and she crams as much of it as possible into her new video for "Telephone," her nine-minute collabo with Beyonce off The Fame Monster....
The National Unveil New Album Live
The National craft nuanced, studied, multi-textured rock anthems, and take their time to do so -- High Violet is their first release in three years. Not coincidentally, their output requires patience to fully appreciate, and the crowd at Thursday night's stealthily announced, intimate gig at Brooklyn's Bell House displayed a hushed, reverent decorum,...
Riot at Metallica Concert, 160 Arrested
South American fans have rioted at a Metallica concert for the second time in less than two months. The band's gig in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday ended in over 160 arrests after a swarm of ticketless fans tried to barge their way into the sold-out Simon Bolivar Park, where the metal band...
[Updated: 5:44 P.M.] NEWS: BEYONCE and Jay-Z Attend Basketball Arena Groundbreaking The famous couple showed their support for the New Jersey Nets' move to Brooklyn. [Daily News] LIL WAYNE Ordered Not to Sign Autographs in Prison Weezy "is not a celebrity in here," says Rikers Island Prison officials. [TMZ] Riot at METALLICA Concert, 160 Arrested The metal...
Ryan Adams' Pizza, Kid Rock's Lack of Fans
Here are some of the weirdest stories we found on the web this week: --While under oath, Kid Rock admits he has zero fans in Los Angeles. That's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth -- so help me god! [LA Weekly] --Vote for your best (and worst) rock...
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Kerrang! Radio - Music News
They'll play six dates before the end of the month...
Line-up announced - Vampire Weekend, Belle & Sebastian and Florence & The Machine will headline...
Divine Comedy new album detials
Neil Hannon & co announce 10th studio record coming out in May...
Leaked info includes possible title and tracklisting...
The Final Frontier released in summer, world tour also announced...
Sparklehorse band leader found dead in an apparent suicide attempt...
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My Favorite New Music Tool: ExtensionFM
I don’t think it’s a secret that I’m somewhat of a online junkie - okay fine, a major online junkie. I’m always discovering & messing with every new website and tool that pops up. Most end up getting pushed to the side, never to be used again – but every so...
As you may have noticed, you’re no longer on MakingTheMogul.com. For several reasons, I’ve decided to move my blog over to moearora.com/blog. The move was a little tricky – mostly because all the little technical things that were required were a little over my head; but everything should be pretty good...
Whether working with Beenie Man on the club favourite, “Who Am I (Sim Simma)”, Tanto Metro & Devonte on “Give It To Her”, or helping dancehall music break into the mainstream with his own artist, Sean Paul – music producer & manager, Jeremy Harding has been influencing pop culture for...
Talking With Music Producer Jeremy Harding
Whether working with Beenie Man on the club favourite, “Who Am I (Sim Simma)”, Tanto Metro & Devonte on “Give It To Her”, or helping dancehall music break into the mainstream with his own artist, Sean Paul – music producer & manager, Jeremy Harding has been influencing pop culture for...
As you guys already know, I usually don’t post music on here. When I do, it’s a rare occasion meant to show my support of an artist that’s doing something different. That said, I’m definitely a supporter of electro-rock duo, The Fire And Reason! Time Out Chicago calls TFaR “a combination of Lower East Side...
As you guys already know, I usually don’t post music on here. When I do, it’s a rare occasion meant to show my support of an artist that’s doing something different. That said, I’m definitely a supporter of electro-rock duo, The Fire And Reason! Time Out Chicago calls TFaR “a combination of Lower East Side...
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Direct and Indirect Lying about US involvement in Somalia
Note that to be sure they are not technically lying reporters must be cautioned to use scare quotes when talking about US direct intervention in Somalia. I presume direct is meant to have a special meaning of sending regular troops......
Atheism is scientifically impossible
Atheism is scientifically impossible Atheism, the denial of the necessity for any intelligence in the establishment of the universe and all of the life within it has been proved to be scientifically impossible. With the arrival of nanotechnology and microbiology......
Venezuela Looks to Follow China’s Internet Controls
The President of Venezuela believes that it may be necessary to clamp down on unfiltered Internet activity. President Hugo Chavez railed against a recent post by a website that falsely reported the murder of one of his ministers. "The Internet......
A break. A pause. Time to breathe. Replan. Recover. Take stock. Rethink. A time to heal. Recuperate. Reinvigorate ... Consider this! The structure of matter is built around space. Molecules need space for movement. Chemicals, solids, liquids, water and other......
Video: 45 killed: Gloom engulfs LAHORE following twin SUICIDE don’t give up now!
Don't be confused people you are squeezing them, they are on the run and getting desperate, now is the time to step harder. This is coming together. White House Weighs Talks With Taliban After Afghan Successes Officials and analysts in......
The controversy of Tiger Woods will not die
It is a dying fire but, suddenly the flames rise as someone stokes up the dying embers. Apparently, the ambulance that took the injured Tiger Woods to the hospital on 27th November 2009 did not allow his wife Elin Nordegren......
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'American Idol' Cements Top 12, Says See Ya to Another Four
"American Idol" revealed this season's top 12 after voters gave the ol' heave-ho to another four hopefuls on Thursday night. Did one of your favorites get eliminated? Katelyn Epperly, who underwhelmed the judges singing Carole King's "I Feel the Earth Move," was first to feel the boot. "It was definitely...
Billy Corgan Reacts to John Mayer's Sexual Comments About Jessica Simpson
Billy Corgan has some harsh words for John Mayer, following the singer/songwriter's quips to Playboy magazine about Jessica Simpson being "sexual napalm." “As far as it pertains to her. I think for any person who has celebrity to sort of drop rocks at somebody else’s feet like that -- there’s things...
Diana Ross Announces Summer Tour
Diana Ross announced that she will head out later this year on her "More Today Than Yesterday" tour. The multi-city tour will kick off in Boston on May 15 and run until June 12, and will feature Ms. Ross singing her greatest hits accompanied by a live string and horn section. Check...
New Rock and Roll Hall of Famers to be Inducted on Live TV
A new slew of musicians have made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and TV viewers can watch the induction ceremony live. The event will honor rock legends, ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Stooges and The Hollies. The musicians will be inducted by their peers including...
Jessica Simpson Calls Billy Corgan a 'Very Dear Friend'
Rumored to be dating Billy Corgan, Jessica Simpson opens up about her relationship with the Smashing Pumpkins frontman, referring to him as a "very, very dear friend." "I can't find good enough words to speak about Billy," she tells Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show. Corgan worked on a...
Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson & More Stars Set to Celebrate Quincy Jones
Multi-Grammy-winning music producer Quincy Jones will soon be honored by the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and other music stars, who will record versions of his hit songs in a new album! Q: Soul Bossa Nostra, set for release in May or June, will include contemporary versions...
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Mountain Man Interview: SXSW 2010
Filed under: Concerts and ToursMountain Man is a trio of female musicians from Bennington College in Vermont. Amelia Meath, Molly Sarle and Alex Sauser-Monnig hold hands as they weave intricate folk harmonies into a swirling collage, with only the occasional acoustic guitar for instrumentation. The resulting sound is pure, innocent,...
Pierced Arrows Interview: SXSW 2010
Filed under: Concerts and ToursFred and Toody Coles, of the band Dead Moon, push foward as musicians, recruiting Kelly Halliburton to form Pierced Arrows. The trio is about giving fans raw, straightforward rock that not only satisfies Dead Moon fans, but a new generation of rockers, too. As the musicians...
People Under the Stairs Interview: SXSW 2010
Filed under: Concerts and ToursIf you've ever wondered what happened to the fun in hip-hop, you must not be aware of People Under the Stairs. People Under the Stairs describe their sound as "classic, funky, party," and say there's really no point to it aside from having fun. Spinner recently...
Worker Bee, 'No Dreams' -- Free MP3 Download
Filed under: Free MP3 Download of the Day Artist: Worker Bee Song: 'No Dreams'Album: 'Tangler' [iTunes]Sounds Like: Cursive, Death Cab for CutieDownload: 'No Dreams' (MP3)[Get Winamp] [Download Help] Next MP3 ...
Creed Bratton Interview: SXSW 2010
Filed under: Concerts and Tours, TelevisionCreed Bratton, born William Charles Schneider, was a founding member of the iconic 1960s folk rock group the Grass Roots. Charming, funny and smart, Bratton has just released the new album 'Bounce Back.' Spinner caught up with the musician-actor before SXSW 2010 to talk about...
Austin Hartley-Leonard Interview: SXSW 2010
Filed under: Concerts and ToursAustin Hartley-Leonard's unique blend of Americana soul, lyrical sincerity and unique delivery have earned him spots at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and SXSW. Part of the infamous L.A. Hotel Cafe scene, Hartley-Leonard gave Spinner a call to discuss his new album, touring and how Ashlee Simpson...
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Review: Science Trips Out on Music in 'The Heart Is a Drum Machine'
Through interviews with a brainy crop of musicians and scientists, a new documentary probes the connection between body, mind and music. ...
Pink Floyd, EMI Brawl Over iTunes Royalties
Pink Floyd and EMI are locked in a royalty battle -- yet another example of an emerging dispute between rights holders and publishers over payment for intellectual property born before the explosion of online digital sales. ...
Get Jazzed for Monster Miles Davis Giveaway
Tell us why the trumpet player and bandleader was one of music's most innovative forces, and you'll be entered to win a copy of the 70-CD box set Miles Davis: The Complete Columbia Album Collection, a Miles-branded iPod and Monster Miles Davis Tribute high-performance headphones. ...
Exclusive: Evolution of Darwin Opera 'Tomorrow, In a Year'
The Knife's Olof and Karin Dreijer engage in a trippy and illuminating round-table discussion with Planningtorock and Mt. Sims, riffing on the origin and meanings of their Charles Darwin opera, in this U.S. exclusive video. ...
Rob Swift Kicks Down Some Top DJ Knowledge
Want to learn to rock the party on the ones and twos? You'll need some mad skills and, of course, mad gear. DJ Rob Swift breaks down what it takes to be a top turntablist. ...
Man or Astro-man? Reboots for 21st Century
The sci-fi surf band returns from deep-space hibernation to play its geeky anthems once again. An interview with Electronic Monkey Wizard. ...
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500 Miles To Memphis – We’ve Built Up To Nothing
One of my absolute favorite albums of a few years ago is the incredible Sunshine In A Shot Glass from Cincinnati’s 500 Miles To Memphis. That album is overflowing with (quite possibly) the best and most energetic merging of country and punk rock I’ve ever heard. Even 500MTM singer...
Rocky Votolato / Josh Caterer – 2/26/10 @ Schubas
It was two Fridays ago when the Mrs. and I headed downtown to catch Rocky Votolato and Josh Caterer (of the Smoking Popes) live at Schubas. It was simply amazing. Josh opened and I felt like I was one of the only people singing along to every single...
Attention everyone, you’ve gotta check out the latest edition of the Rocket Fuel Podcast! Jeff interviews Tim from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and plays (as always) a shitload of great songs. Plus he’s giving away some killer Paper + Plastick merch from Spanish Gamble and We Are The...
My baby is teething like crazy and sick so I’ve been back and forth between finishing this post and running upstairs to calm her down when she starts crying. What a day… MP3 from the 1996 album Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues from the 2000 album...
Wow! Has it really been over two months since I’ve posted on of these? I guess it has… I won’t make that mistake again. Another thing I don’t think I ever mentioned is that when I was in Allister, we played with the Wunder Years in (I think) Colorado Springs...
Tom Stormy Trio – Respect For The ’50s
Every once in awhile I’m completely surprised by this blog. I mean, things are never dull with two kids at home, but occasionally this blog just leaves me scratching my head. For example, I never thought that I would ever review a Hungarian rockabilly group, but, folks, that...
A Deeper Shade Of Soul
So at long last, here is the mp3 version of the panel discussion I co-moderated on Sirius/XM's E Street Radio on the 25th Anniversary of the Born In The U.S.A. tour. We had a great panel and I couldn't be more pleased with how the discussion turned out. If you're...
Today at 4pm E Street Radio on Sirius/XM radio will be broadcasting the show I co-moderated last Thursday, on the 25th Anniversary of the Born In The U.S.A. album, tour and phenomenon. The show has turned out wonderfully - our panel is fantastic and the conversation is illuminating, funny and...
Sometimes the stories of the artists who didn't quite make it are far more interesting than the ones that did.A case in point would be 60's & 70's soul singer Laura Lee. Hailing from Detroit, Lee sang gospel with Aretha Franklin's sister Erma; recorded for Chess Records; was pursued for...
"You've got to find some way of saying it without saying it."-Duke Ellington...
Tonight I co-moderated a panel discussion on E Street Radio on Sirius/XM about the Born In The U.S.A. album/tour/explosion/phenomenon. To say it was fun would be an understatement of epic proportion. We had a great panel: My dear friend John Franck co-moderated with me, and as panelists we had Jovan...
Corinne Bailey Rae's Magical Thinking
Corinne Bailey Rae's first, self-titled album was a breezy affair, a collection of open and friendly neo-soul songs that worked well enough to earn her a wide-ranging following and to go double platinum in the U.S. But that was in 2006, and for her, that's a lifetime ago.In 2008, Rae's...
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REWIND: The Music Industry's Week In Review
Amazon's Daily Deal skirmish with iTunes proves Apple's power over record labels. No more social media for American Idol contestants. Music could mean $300 million to ISP's according to a new UK study. Zimbalam moves into U.S. challenging Tunecore. With......
Zimbalam Moves Into U.S. Challenging Tunecore
European flat fee digital distributor Zimbalam has entered the U.S. market with a product offering aimed straight at sector leader Tunecore. For $29.99, about $10 - $15 less than Tunecore, Zimbalam distributes an album to 25 key outlets including iTunes,......
Improve Your Facebook Pages With RootMusic
RootMusic enables the seemless creation of robust Facebook band pages and then allows fans to add thew artist as a tab to their own existing Facebook Page. And unlike standard Facebook pages where the music stops when the fan begins......
According to comScore Media Matrix, VEVO ranked among the Top 10 online video networks in January and in February was the most-visited U.S. in the music category for th third straight month with 35.4 million unique visitors. Many of those......
EMI Loses To Pink Floyd In Online Sales Battle
(Updated) A UK judge has ruled that a mid 1990's contract between Pink Floyd and EMI that includes maintaining the artistic integrity of each album release does not allow EMI to sell single tracks on iTunes and other online outlets.......
New Music Seminar NYC Expands To 3 Days In July
Save the dates: July 19-21. The New Music Seminar heads home to NYC for a three day run that includes keynotes and panels with industry leaders, breakout sessions with experts and more. Early bird pricing is available now....
The Artery Magazine - Art, Music and Subculture on the East Coast
Xiaojing Yan is just one of the great artists emerging out of Toronto and seeking her place in the East Coast arts community....
West African dance and drumming comes to Buffalo and kicks off a stateside tour....
I think my clothing is feminine. I would not say it's for everyone. A girl who has her own style and is carefree per say would wear my line. It takes someone bold to pull off a tutu and shredded tees....
Get yer old ass art to brian@brianhubble.com....
Harley’s New Spin on Old School
Looks like Harley is taking an old school, artistic spin on things....
I pull Jesse Penico out to remind myself that there are original kids coming out of art school......