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Payola making a comeback

Payola making a comeback

Back in the heydays of the the music business when Elvis was young, the Twist was the best dance around and Radio ruled it was nothing to see piles of money and drugs changing hands as DJ’s ... continue
And your mother said not to play with electricity – wow

And your mother said not to play with electricity – wow

The above picture is of Terry Blake – also known as Dr. Zeus – and what you see him wearing is his High Voltage Metal Suit that he wears while he plays with lightening. He ... continue
Turn off that radio before entering the garage – or we get fined

Turn off that radio before entering the garage – or we get fined

While much attention is directed to the RIAA and its usual heavy handed tactics in going after music thieves there is also a different branch that are suppose to go around and get licensing ... continue
Spandau Ballet May Be Planning Comeback. True.

Spandau Ballet May Be Planning Comeback. True.

80's hit band Spandau Ballet may be planning a comeback! According to reports, the band has seen the great reception other reforming bands have been getting and want a slice. “It’s been spoken about for a little while but ... continue
Was that a concert I heard in your living-room last night?

Was that a concert I heard in your living-room last night?

  Tonight I was invited by nicefishfilms (thanks Michael) to join him; and about 180+ people, in the living-room of Peter Himmelman for a great jam session. Peter, along with some other really good musicians, held a concert ... continue
Mitch Mitchell, the last member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience dead

Mitch Mitchell, the last member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience dead

Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience was found dead in his hotel room Wednesday. He was 61. Mitchell played drums on the Jimi Hendrix albums Are You Experienced?, Electric Ladyland and Axis: Bold As Love. Of ... continue
New Year Resolution: smack the RIAA/MPAA into oblivion

New Year Resolution: smack the RIAA/MPAA into oblivion

I realize I might be a little early on the New Year resolution part; but hey better to start planning now than to let it slide don't you think. After all, if this past election in the ... continue
AC/DC downloads hit 400,000 prior to physical only release

AC/DC downloads hit 400,000 prior to physical only release

AC/DC has hit new highs this week, but their own stubbornness means that they may miss out from the record numbers. According to TorrentFreak, a leak of the forthcoming AC/DC album Black Ice, due to be released October ... continue
Will Britney Have a Second Disastrous Year at the VMAs?

Will Britney Have a Second Disastrous Year at the VMAs?

Are you as terrified as I am for Britney Spears tonight at the VMAs? The clock is ticking down, and I'm not sure if I want to see something fabulously sensational or watch Brit prove that she's ... continue
TrueAnthem Tunes In $2 Million

TrueAnthem Tunes In $2 Million

Internet-based music label TrueAnthem has raised $2 million in new funding. TrueAnthem -- only in its fourth month of existence -- focuses on delivering artists' music at no cost through its own TrueWidget platform. The ... continue
BuzzNet Gets Heavy With The Gauntlet

BuzzNet Gets Heavy With The Gauntlet

Social media is getting a bit heavier. Music community BuzzNet has announced it's teaming up with The Gauntlet, a hard rock and heavy metal news and review site. BuzzNet will begin collaborating on new material and featuring ... continue
Qbox: Social Network Music Revisited

Qbox: Social Network Music Revisited

I wanted to revisit a new Web 2.0 tool we reviewed last week called Qbox. At the time, I was impressed with the idea -- but disappointed with the fact that, after many attempts, I simply ... continue