December 8th, 2007
Major label layoffs have begun at Sony BMG and Universal’s Island Def Jam. Will they spread? The latest rumors center on Geffen and Columbia. This means more bands without support from their record labels too.
Nokia’s new “Comes With Music” for new cell phones features free music from Universal Records, but comes heavily laden with restrictive […]
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December 7th, 2007
The Talks -Teachers This brilliant Hull based rock’n’roll punk band have already played with The Specials, The Maccabees & Reverend & The Makers and made it into Chris Moyles’ Top Friends… Wearing skinny jeans and reggae influences with pride…
Out From Animals - The National Curriculum Getting into the final 12 of the UK’s […]
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December 6th, 2007
The now famous “pay what you want” for the newest Radiohead release is almost over. According the band’s web site:
The download area that is “In Rainbows” will be shutting its doors on the 10th December 2007.
A big thank you to everyone who came and downloaded the music. It’s been the most positive thing we’ve done […]
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December 6th, 2007
Just in time for holiday giving, download resale site Grooveshark is back with another 29 cent download sale. The sale runs December 5 - 12 throughout Hannukahand on December 25th Christmas day. Lots of hit and indie music with no limits and no strings (like DRM) attached.
There’s also an iTouch Myself for Christmas Contest
Invite the […]
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December 6th, 2007
Free download Moody lets you easily tag the songs in your iTunes playlists with your moods. You can even tag a song to fit 2 or 3 moods.
Then when you want an fast mix for a party, candlelight dinner or just to put you to sleep; let Moody automatically do the work of creating an […]
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December 4th, 2007
Major layoffs have begun at Sony BMG and Universal and more labels seem likely to follow. (full story @ our sister blog Hypebot)
Why should you as a fan care?
It may mean less music to choose from. It certainly means some of the bands you love will be looking for new record labels and that […]
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December 1st, 2007
Follow these links to our articles on saving money on CD’s, downloads, portable players and concert tickets:
Save Up To 80% on iPods, Zen And Other Top Portable Players
Find The Best Prices On CD’s & Downloads
5 Best (And Cheapest) Places To Buy MP3’s
Save Cash On Concert Tickets
Amazon Opens MP3 Download Store With Lower Prices
iTunes Lowers […]
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December 1st, 2007
Nominations are open for The First Annual Best Music Blog Awards. Nominate your favorite blogs here.
Universal CEO Doug Morris spoke candidly with Wired Magazine about the music industry and his lack of knowledge in dealing with file sharing and the rapid changes caused by internet. One cartoonist had a field day:
Major label group Warner Music […]
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