September 2008
4 posts
Music & Video Games Share a Special Link →
You guys know I love articles about music and video games. Here is another good one. Highlights include the fact that the Smashing Pumpkins are the first artist to release their newest single exclusively on Guitar Hero and this quote below about how people buy music of new bands that they hear in these games.
“Yeah, I’ve bought like three bands’ full libraries and some songs...
Another Spin for Vinyl Records →
Very cool article about vinyl. Makes me want to go out and by a record player.
August 2008
10 posts
Music industry wants bigger slice of Guitar Hero,... →
The music industry execs are vultures!
Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist Dies →
Sad news that many of you have probably heard already.
Ringback Tones Sales to Triple in Four Years →
Interesting article on those songs you hear while you’re on hold.
Is the Music Industry Digging Its Own Grave? →
Good editorial type article about what’s going on with Pandora, Muxtape, and the music industry in general.
Perhaps Pandora Must Be Our Sacrificial Lamb →
Without a doubt, you all have seen this news. I think this sucks. What’s funny to me is that record labels are missing the point with Pandora - it’s a way to get people to hear and discover new music.
What’s the problem? If I hear a new artist on Pandora and go out and buy some music, then Pandora has created a valuable service. Record labels should find a way to embrace the...
Allman Brothers Band sues record group for $13... →
Claiming “digital exploitation,” the Allman Brothers Band is suing UMG in order to raise their cut of digital shares.
Record labels…. ewwwww
Music site Imeem dials up volume of traffic →
Great article about Imeem’s usage.
The Next Big Sound Article on CollegeOTR.com →
This is an article about us. CollegeOTR did this story.
Google Rolls Out Free Music Service In China →
Interest article as Google tries to gain a larger precense in comparison to Baidu.com. Google is allowing free downloads of music in an ad supported model.
July 2008
60 posts
Free Music From Urban Outfitters! →
21 free songs. Rock!
Chew on This: Hit Song is a Gum Jingle →
Genius move by Wrigley! Chris Brown rocks this song, and it is going to be on a Double Mint commercial. Wrigley also has deals with Ne-Yo and others. Read on!
energyface:
When the Sun Grows on Your Tongue -...
Mick Jagger defies years as he hits pension age →
He probably doesn’t need it though. Just a hunch. Good article!
Broken Record: Four Mistakes That Killed the... →
craig:
artistspaid:(via yvynyl)
on point.
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join the Soundtrack →
Video games and the music industry. Sexy!
Merger May Be Music to Public's Ears →
Sirius and XM Radio have been approaved to merge. Hello monopoly.
Indie Charts
Sorry about my hiatus. Ms. Musings of the Brain is in town. I did have a look at Indie Charts today. Here are my opinions. Couldn’t find a logo though. Sorry.
Summary
Indie Charts is a resource for unsigned and indie musicians to gain exposure for their music and music videos. The site has a wide range of functionality including mail, instant messages, status, becoming a fan of artists...
Billboard Charts Online Music Hits →
Great article about Billboard, digital music, and Tunecore - a company that I have profiled in the past. Enjoy.
“Pretty soon, everybody will be offering a subscription music service.”
– Robert Andrews - BSkyB, Universal Form JV To Launch Subscription Music Service (via artistspaid)
EA Will Lead Online Charge →
Video games taking a lesson from music.
Music and Video Games: A Smash Hit →
Great article about E3, music, and video games.
“The Music Industry Will Become a Data Driven Business
The current music...”
– Bruce Warila - A New Model For Record Labels (via artistspaid)
They Should Have Called It Crocodile Rocky Road →
Bout damn time Elton John got his own Ben and Jerry’s flavor.
New Guns N' Roses track going straight to Rock... →
Further indication that while record labels struggle, video games are a successful avenue for music distribution.
What Makes A Singer Good? →
From the author of Freakonomics - one of my favorite books.
Radiohead Partners With Google For Music Video... →
musicmeme:
Calley Nye / TechCrunch: Radiohead Partners With Google For Music Video Launch — Google has partnered with Radiohead to promote the band’s music video for the song “House of Cards”…
Damn good song by Boy Crisis called Dressed to...
"Working Class Rock Star" →
Article and trailer to a documentary about bands struggling to make it big.
energyface:
If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul...
Music Industry Equals The Mob in Chili Peppers... →
A bit excessive on the part of Bravada International, eh?
Music Industry Insiders Find Upside in Album Leaks →
The music labels may be getting it. Hopeful, but not all the way there as Jim Urie of Universal Music Group Distribution goes on to show.
“ ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand.’ First single. Fucking brilliant. Perhaps the most...”
– David Levithan & Rachel Cohn, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (via into)
