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Total and Utter Control
James Lavelle of Unkle on the very valuable lessons he learned when starting Mo' Wax at 18. Unkle.com
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Sidetracked Productions, New Baltimore Based Production Company
New Productions Company in the area just released first album. Pretty good actually. http://www.myspace.com/sidetrackedproductions
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Rolling Stone: Clive Davis steps down as head of BMG Music
Famed record industry figure Clive Davis will relinquish his post as CEO of the Sony BMG Music Group. Davis will reportedly take on another creative post at the label. Barry Weiss, chief of the company’s Zomba Label Group, will take over Davis’ role.
This marks a huge shift in the company. I hope Barry can keep up creating hits like Clive has been able to do and hopefully get the company back on a course of digital profitability. Famed record industry figure Clive Davis will relinquish his post as CEO of the Sony BMG Music Group. Davis will reportedly take on an... more -
Jay-Z and Live Nation Hook Up!!!
In yet another sign of the changing times in the music industry, Jay-Z is about to close a massive deal with Live Nation, the concert promoter that is breaking its way into the territory of record labels.
I think this is definitely an interesting move...but it bugs that it's Jay-Z, who is clearly abandoning Def Jam for mo' dolla bills. I thought dood was retired? But hey, this definitely seems like a sign of the times for record labels. The musical forefront is abound with crazy issues yo! In yet another sign of the changing times in the music industry, Jay-Z is about to close a massive deal with Live Nation, the concert ... more -
Onboard Balloon
The independent band Onboard Balloon is currently a three piece band with an MC, bassist and a drummer. They own their own recording studio and record label in Western Colorado called Efficacious Entertainment, the band is playing live wherever they can and they are trying to get the word out. efficaciousentertainment.com The independent band Onboard Balloon is currently a three piece band with an MC, bassist and a drummer. They own their own recording s... more
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David Byrne's survival strategies for emerging artists — and megastars
What is called the music business today, however, is not the business of producing music. At some point it became the business of selling CDs in plastic cases, and that business will soon be over. But that's not bad news for music, and it's certainly not bad news for musicians. Indeed, with all the ways to reach an audience, there have never been more opportunities for artists. What is called the music business today, however, is not the business of producing music. At some point it became the business of sell... more
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War against web tops music industry 'F-UP' list
The talent scout who turned down the Beatles has long been credited with committing the music industry's biggest gaffe.
But Dick Rowe's billion-dollar boo-boo has been beaten to the top spot on Blender magazine's list of the "20 biggest record company screw-ups of all time" by the failure of record companies to capitalize on the Internet.
The major labels took top dishonors for driving file-sharing service Napster out of business in 2001, instead of figuring out a way to make money from its tens of millions of users. The downloaders merely scattered to hundreds of other sites, and the industry has been in a tailspin ever since. The talent scout who turned down the Beatles has long been credited with committing the music industry's biggest gaffe. ... more -
Daniel Lanois
Producer (U2, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel) and singer-songwriter Daniel Lanois drops by The Daily Fix to chat about his new album and documentary "Here Is What Is." Producer (U2, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel) and singer-songwriter Daniel Lanois drops by The Daily Fix to chat about his new album and doc... more
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Unheard Beatles material to be released?
An independent record label based in Miami is claiming that it has unheard, live recordings from the Beatles' 1962 gig at Hamburg's Star Club.
These recordings are supposed to be the first the band made after Ringo Starr joined the band as a drummer.
HMMMM. How awesome would that be if it were true? They are gonna make a butt load of money if it is true. An independent record label based in Miami is claiming that it has unheard, live recordings from the Beatles' 1962 gig at Hamburg's St... more -
Jay-Z Supposedly Launching Record Label With Apple
just a rumor... but interesting if it is true.. keep in mind that Jay-z just left Def Jam...
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Jay-Z Leaving Def Jam
Rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z is stepping down as president/CEO of Def Jam Records after three years with the label.
Then in like 2 weeks he will say "I'm back yall", then he'll retire again, then come back, drop and album, retire, then come back again. Rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z is stepping down as president/CEO of Def Jam Records after three years with the label. ... more -
UK's most respected independent distributor, Amato, is filing for liquidation! Wha...
The recent trend of dance-music distributor closures is very alarming for djs, music producers, and music lovers alike. I don't even know what to think of it all. The recent trend of dance-music distributor closures is very alarming for djs, music producers, and music lovers alike. I don't even ... more
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The Major Label Tale: The Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers
When a musician is signed to one of the major music labels it is generally believed to be the path to riches and fame. Although it is a healthy start, the majority of music acts signed for "the big bucks" quickly learn the unforgiving and unfortunate nature of the major music business. Meet the Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers, who came out of obscurity to land a major music deal with Record label heavyweight Atlantic Records, only to realize everything was not all they thought it would be. When a musician is signed to one of the major music labels it is generally believed to be the path to riches and fame. Although it is ... more
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Heavily Sensored JXL video
Junkie XL was the first ever DJ/artist that was greenlighted to use original Elvis samples. "A little less conversation" was such a hugh hit, Junkie XL got world wide management.
His new Single "F' more" is a total contrast to the Elvis song, and when fellow DJ/VJ gerald van der Kaap created the video for it, Junkie XL found record labels in Canada and the US putting up big sensors. The US label had already changed Junkie's name to JXL, now they heavily sensored his new video.
Long live the big corporation.....
The director found some creative ways to work with these sensors, and keep the original shots in the video.
The video is only available on the directors youtube page.
Check it out, decide for your self...
check out the directors page @
- http://www.youtube.com/geraldvanderkaap
Junkie XL was the first ever DJ/artist that was greenlighted to use original Elvis samples. "A little less conversation" was such a hu... more -
Thrill Jockey Reveals Chicago Anniversary Bash Details
It's a Quinceañera for Thrill Jockey! And, in the spirit of this fifteen year milestone, the beloved and venerated Chicago record-releasing institution has-- as promised-- planned a massive hometown fiesta. It's a Quinceañera for Thrill Jockey! And, in the spirit of this fifteen year milestone, the beloved and venerated Chicago record-rele... more
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Once you Pop you can't stop
MMMM Pringles...oh wait they are talking about music. MMM Ringles!!! "As the recording industry wakes up from its summer slumber and starts thinking about what will motivate the consumer for the holiday selling season, the major labels are getting ready to launch the "ringle," which combines the mostly defunct single format with ringtones.Each ringle is expected to contain three songs -- one hit and maybe one remix and an older track -- and one ringtone, on a CD with a slip-sleeve cover. The idea is that if consumers in the digital age can download any tracks they want individually, why not let them buy singles in the store as well? It also enables stores to get involved in the ringtone phenomenon." MMMM Pringles...oh wait they are talking about music. MMM Ringles!!! "As the recording industry wakes up from its summer slumber and ... more
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Guilty Simpson - Stones Throw Records Recording Artist
His bio & discography on Peanut Butter Wolf's vaunted hip-hop imprint
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Cash Money Records - Official Website
Home of Lil Wayne, Birdman (aka Baby) Currency and more.
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