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New Music Releases – August 18th 2009

Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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There are a few solid new releases this week. Australia’s Temper Trap is one that I can definitely recommend that you check out (I think Australia may be taking over the world – or at least this blog recently!) The vinyl edition of The Cave Singers Welcome Joyis a solid offering, boasting melodic guitar-driven folk rock [...]

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Deconstructing the Week in Music 8.10-8.16

Posted on 16. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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Here’s a recap of what went on in the music industry this week. Make sure to check out anything you might have missed and leave your comments. Know something we don’t? Submit a story.

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Performance Rights Act Discussed in Heated Senate Hearing

Posted on 05. Aug, 2009 by refe.

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The Senate judiciary hearing on performance rights and parity was held yesterday on capitol hill to discuss the controversial Performance Rights Act. If you are unfamiliar with the bill you should know that it carries significant implications for the music industry. If this bill passes, terrestrial radio will be required to pay royalties to the performers [...]

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This Business of Music

Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by refe.

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Art and business are not incompatible, but they do make an odd couple. One constantly pulls at the other as both try to achieve their own distinct goals and serve their own purpose. Just like in any relationship, there are times when common ground allows for beautiful things to happen. Other times their differences threaten [...]

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Radiohead Manager, MAMA and Nettwerk Team Up to Create New Alternative to Record Labels

Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by refe.

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Radiohead manager Brian Message has reportedly teamed up with MAMA Group and Vancouver-based Nettwerk Music Group to launch a new kind of record label, called Polyphonic. Polyphonic will allow artists to retain their copyright, and will give new artists a fifty-percent share of profits. Established artists may earn an even higher percentage, with hints of [...]

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New Album Releases July 7 2009

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by refe.

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Not quite as many big names on this week’s list of releases, but still several that are definitely worth giving a listen. Bjork has a huge box-set edition of her new album Voltaic dropping today that includes an impressive 3 LPs, 2 CDs and 2 DVDs. Wilco fans who have already exhausted last weeks Wilco (The [...]

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Big New Album Releases June 23, 2009

Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by refe.

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Today is a big day for new music with a lot of highly anticipated albums dropping. Pete Yorn’s new record Back and Fourth has caused some buzz thanks in part to his collaboration with members of Beck, Bright Eyes, The Faint, Rilo Kiley, John Cale and Azure Ray. Regina Spektor has a new one called [...]