While major record companies continue to struggle–racked by downloading teens, a creative drought and a bloated cost structure–independents such as Or Music are setting an example for the big boys. “Companies like Or Music are really showing the way the…
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Best CD’s to burn your music
The debate about blank CD quality and how to determine the best disks has been raging since the concept of burning your own CDs was introduced. Blank CDs that are labeled as “music” disks are specifically intended for use with…
Dallas Talent Search
Step ONE of Dallas Entertainment, which publishes the Dallas Urban Soundâ„¢ eZine, is launching the 2004 Dallas Talent Search to find the best singers, rappers, producers, videographers, spoken word poets, writers and models in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. “We definitely…
Smaller labels: more about love than profit.
Smaller independent labels, which often have a different mission entirely and, unburdened by heavy corporate machinery, have adjusted and even prospered. While the five major labels (Universal, BMG, Sony, Warner, EMI) and their subsidiaries have been shrinking staffs and dropping…
Pasadena Showcase Opportunity
Interested in performing in an intimate, artist-friendly atmosphere? Drop off a CD or mail your CD to Zephyr Coffee House and Art Gallery, 2419 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91107. 626-793-7330
LA: Open Mics for Songwriters
Every Monday night at Rainbow Bar & Grill (9015 W. Sunset Blvd). Signup starts at 8pm and cover is $2.00. Every Wednesday night at Taix Lounge (1911 Sunset Blvd, Sunset & Park). Signup is at 9pm and cover is $2.00.…
Open Call: Porterhouse Records
Steve Karavac, President of Porterhouse Records, wants to hear new material in rock, emo, and punk genres. The label has national distribution with the Circle Jerks, Outlie, and Rosemary’s Billy Goat.
RIAA Releases 2003 Consumer Profile
At 25.2% of the market, Rock music remained the most purchased genre among music consumers in 2003 while fans continued to purchase their music from new sources, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) 2003 Consumer Profile –…
How to get to your final destination
Derek Silvers of CD Baby gives pretty good advice on how to get where you want to go and it not only applies to the music biz, but it is great advice for any part of your life. Sit back,…
It’s fun to play at the YMCA
Mary Meehan from the Herald-Leader reports that music nights at the Beaumont YMCA makes it one of the best-kept secrets in Central Kentucky — a little slice of adult-lite nightlife in a place where kids usually come to play. Depending…
For streamers: all rights revised
The Copyright Office has revised Form M269, “Notice of Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License.” The form is used to state a transmission service’s intention to use the statutory license under sections 112(e) or 114(d)(2) or both, of title…
Youth forges the future of Music Row
According to staff writer, JEANNE ANNE NAUJECK, of the Tennessean, Music Row’s twenty- and thirtysomethings have plenty of opinions, poise and savvy. They’re the generation that broke down the old music business model, and they’re confident they can build up…