Linda Ronstadt tells the Daily News that we’re glutted with singers who work harder at looking good than sounding good… “If you are someone like Beyonce who happens to be gorgeous and talented, well great. But there are a lot…
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!]
Sharonnnnnnnnn! Where’s me opening act?
It’s the rock & roll opportunity of a lifetime: Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are looking for the next great band to rock the OZZfest 2004 main stage alongside Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Slayer and more. Do you think youÃve got…
Stainless Steel Ball
CMT Productions is accepting submissions for the Stainless Steel Ball in Baltimore. ONLY Maryland bands need apply and the deadline is June 30th. Artists must have a complete album (30 min-60 min).
The Music Lives on & on & on
Good old rock & roll lives on forever because of reissue. With labels able to turn a profit with only 2,000 units sold, see why the majors are learning to mine their vaults…
Dave Loves Stinky Cheese
Behold, one of the best backstage riders ever. It gets its point across with style and a sense of humor…
Online Rock Festival
The Online Rock Festival is an annual, Internet based music showcase of independent rock bands. This event generates an unlikely mesh of musicians from assorted countries, genres, economic capacity, and creative ideals. The result is a unique, interactive community of…
Atlanta would like to teach the world to sing..hip hop
The Financial Times declares Atlanta the center of the hip hop world. Michael Maudlin, chief executive of the Artistic Control Group, estimates that Atlanta artists and producers could account for as many as one in five US chart acts. Further,…
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…
Bands Without Fans
Though I’m not a fan of the title, here’s a good example of the kind of pitch you can make to a club booker. Show them that you’re focused on getting folks in the door, even if it means an…
Host Your Own Concerts
Host Your Own Concerts is finally live!!! (Now I can get some sleep, and return all these phone calls in the morning!)