A Norwegian singer and violinist of Belarusian descent pulled off the victory at this year’s Eurovision Contest. It’s usually laced with dreadful competitors singing twee songs, but this year’s winner, Alexander Rybak, actually has a bit of talent. Next year’s … Continue reading
This soccer-inspired film Rudo y Cursi will have a killer soundtrack of some rather snazzy and classic Mexican songs interpreted by Devendra Barnhart, The Black Lips, Juana Molina and actor Gael Garcia Bernal. HT: Paste Magazine.
If you ever wish to license material in Azerbaijan, don’t bother. 90% of the software and music items available for purchase are bootlegged. Let them rot until they fix the problem. HT: IWPR.
Oh, the quote of the article!: “We only watch western music. Arabic music is the same, it just copies it. They are wannabee Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls. I would rather just watch the real Britney Spears,” said Nouran, 16. … Continue reading
Zack Whittaker of ZDNet points out the RIAA’s atrocious behavior in harassing kids who download music. It’s getting so bad that some of the targets of this treatment are contemplating suicide.
Digital8track links to a PBS program on how the music industry fell apart.
Gogoyoko posts a link from Digital Wire on the common sense that was shown at Midem this year. The indie labels get it. They’ll be the ones with the future. If the majors wake up, they can stave off their … Continue reading
Paste Magazine links to a BBC article on a very promising phenomenon occurring in the UK. British bands have decided to embrace not only technology but fan access. This will do wonders for their sales. HT: Daily Swarm.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board offers some suggestions as to how major labels can co-opt their way into making money with downloads. Unfortunately, neither record labels nor their watchdogs at the RIAA want anything to do with either change … Continue reading
The industry is one filled with scoundrels and cowards running the upper echelons into the ground. They’ve battled against any sort of change against their dominance of the business, and I don’t see them pulling their heads out of their … Continue reading