Florida Attorney General is investigating Lou Perlman. Over 2,500 complaints have been lodged against Perlman and his company, Trans Continental Talent. The complaints allege fraud, deception, and authorized withdrawals from consumer’s bank accounts and credit cards. Perlman is also being…
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Tim White Is Spinning In His Grave
Deposed Billboard editor and staffer just filed a monster lawsuit, blowing the whistle on editorial clampdowns at the trade mag (“don’t piss off the majors”) and various sexual hijinx at trade shows.
Demise of the CD, again?
Super Audio CD (SACD), could possible replace the CD. The SACD provides cinema-style surround sound and requires a whole new player. Most of the buyers so far are owners of home theatre systems that can recreate the higher-quality sound that…
First female-owned hip hop label in Cleveland
Hip-hop producer Lolita Darlese Swain (Lollipop) just launched Visible Lyrics Record Company. In an industry that can be so male-oriented and in a genre that’s so male-DOMINATED, it’s great to see a woman take a leadership role, and we wish…
Goodbye, Ray.
Should you protect your band’s name?
NIN frontman Trent Reznor is suing his former manager, alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duties and, according to news reports by MTV, is seeking the exclusive rights to the name Nine Inch Nails. [Thanks, Wordlab!]
Math = Emotion
Whether you listen to rock, pop or jazz, a new study suggests that music has an impact on our emotional well-being. Dr Emery Schubert, a psychologist at the University of New South Wales who conducted the study said, “Among other…
Four Men And A Baby
The band that babysits together, stays together.
We Sue Because We Love.
“We want to be artist-friendly,” says a Clear Channel exec, right before announcing that they will sue the arse off any artist that attempts to sell a CD of a concert recording at the end of said concert. [Golf clap.]
The Wounded Healer
Folks have been asking me to explain what I mean when I say that your audience can support you on many levels. Here’s a clear example. Tracy Grammar’s beloved violin has cracked and weathered with age. It’s beyond repair. Sad…
Call Scott Stapp, Tell Him We May Have Another Member for the Support Group…
Fans report a bizarre experience at a recent Jewel show…
220,000 units not good enough for new Warner Group
The L.A. Times chronicles the impending drop of 170 artists from the roster in the wake of a $200 million cost-cutting frenzy by new president (former Uni owner) Edgar Bronfman. The article cites Third Eye Blind’s “disappointing” sales of 220,000…