Blogcritics Category: Music: Business

Music DVD Review - Working Class Rock Star

Scott Deitche — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:57:15 EST

A solid documentary that shows the struggles of three bands trying to make it in the cutthroat music industry.
One of Van Morrison’s great literary lines was from 1992’s “Why Must I Always Explain” – It’s just my job you know/And it’s no sweet Lorraine. It was his demystification of the music industry, taking it back from the realm of myth and tabloid stories.Blooshoteye and 3 Mile Scream’s music is far...

New Album Releases 12/02/08: Britney Spears, Neil Young, Akon, Cadillac Records

Glen Boyd — Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:23:29 EST

She's tanned, she's rested, she's sober, she's sane, and she's back.
With the shortest list of new releases seen this year, there isn't a whole lot to talk about this week. It's also probably safe to say that the labels are pretty much done for the year. Which brings us to a little NAR business...Traditionally the record labels shut down for the year around the second week of December, which means -- without...

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Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:23:29 EST

Interview: A Conversation With Taylor Hicks

Sherry Lipp — Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:04:29 EST

The American Idol winner shares insights on his creative process and upcoming endeavors.
Taylor Hicks has kept very busy since winning American Idol in 2006. Despite speculation he might've faded into obscurity following his mutual split with Arista Records earlier this year, Hicks has been hard at work reestablishing himself as an artist. In addition to starting his own record label, Modern Whomp Records, he spent this past...

New Album Releases 11/25/08: Guns N' Roses, Kanye West, The Killers, Scott Weiland, Jeff Beck, Coldplay, Hall & Oates, Ludacris, Cynic & More

Glen Boyd — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:40:22 EST

Chinese Democracy is honest to God, really out. And Kanye has entered the building...
Let's see now, where to begin?Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy is honest to God, really, finally out. I haven't heard any of it yet, but I know for a fact that it's out and I've got my can of Dr. Pepper to prove it. Whether or not Chinese Democracy can really be called an actual GNR record or not is a matter of some debate,...

Bruce Springsteen's New Single "Working On A Dream" Released as Free Download For One Day Only

Josh Hathaway — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:13:45 EST

Merry Christmas! Bruce's new single is free... today, so act fast!
Bruce Springsteen's new album may be two months away but Christmas has come early! For one day only – November 24 – you can download the title track from the album Working On A Dream for free from the iTunes Music Store and on Springsteen's own web site. After today, the song will be available exclusively through iTunes until...

Toyota and Fender Debut 2009 Matrix 6-String At SEMA 2008

El Bicho — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:21:09 EST

Toyota and Fender team up to deliver the impressive
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) held SEMA Show 2008 from Tuesday, November 4 through Friday, November 7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Although not open to the public, their website claims it is the largest specialty equipment trade event in the world and would get no argument from me after walking around two floors filled...

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:21:09 EST

New Album Releases 11/18/08: Beyonce, Belle & Sebastian, David Cook, Jason Mraz, Isobel Campbell/Mark Lanegan, Sammy Hagar, Mudvayne, Nickelback, The Fireman, Tuatara & More

Glen Boyd — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:48:36 EST

Three for the price of one.
As expected, it's another big week of new album releases here at the mothership, as the big guns continue to be rolled out for the holiday buying season.Leading the way, we have the new one from Beyonce, who introduces a new alter ego for her new double disc I Am...Sasha Fierce. Dividing the discs between an "I Am" side (that features...

The Friday Morning Listen: Stump - A Fierce Pancake

Mark Saleski — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:53:54 EST

What's the next killer music app?
Fill your coffee cup, I need to ramble.OK, so the satellite radio thing made me mad. And let me tell you, plenty of other listeners are not so happy either. I received a bunch of email about it, most of the "We have to do something!" variety. The crowds are assembling. The torches will be lit.Or not?Maybe somebody at Sirius will see that...

Portable People Meter, Part Six: Advantages, Problems, Opinions

Radio Coach Sam Weaver — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:34:53 EST

PPM's performance will continue to be questioned until radio and advertising see a pattern of consistency in terms of results.
This is the last of a series on Arbitron’s new electronic measurement, the Portable People Meter (PPM). Traditional radio, advertising agencies, HD radio, podcasting, satellite, and Internet radio, should have a clearer picture of consumer listening habits.Portable People Meter (PPM) AdvantagesPPM is potentially a more efficient way to...

Music Review: Band from TV - Hoggin' All the Covers

Barbara Barnett — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:04:50 EST

The first release from Band From TV, the clever name for a group of television stars who play for charity.
Hugh Laurie (House, MD), Greg Grunberg (Heroes) and Jamie Denton (Desperate Housewives) are “Band” From TV. No, not banned from TV, but they are members of a Hollywood-based rock band called Band From TV. The group, comprised mainly of television stars also includes Bonnie Somerville, Teri Hatcher, Bob Guiney, and Jesse Spencer. Band...

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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:04:50 EST