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Music Review: New Focus, New Home, Same Sonic Grandeur
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:20:36 -0000
The Walkmen showed perspective as well as purpose on Monday, in its first of two consecutive shows at the Bowery Ballroom.
Johnny Moore, 70, Ska Trumpeter, Is Dead
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:19:48 -0000
Mr. Moore was a trumpeter and founding member of the pioneering Jamaican ska and reggae band the Skatalites.
Music Review | The Gaslight Anthem: Telling Stories Inside Stories, in Songs With Shades of Punk and Pop
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:30:08 -0000
The Gaslight Anthem brought rich, punk storytelling and shades of another Jersey export to the Knitting Factory on Saturday.

NPR Topics: Music

Old 97's 'Blame It On Gravity': Taut and Delicate
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:03:00 -0400
Formed in Dallas, the Old 97's were long pigeonholed as an alt-country band. They never were — just a rocking quartet with a terrific songwriter up top. They've just put out their best album in seven years.
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich And Fussible
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:10:00 -0400
The Grammy-nominated Nortec Collective brings together Mexican, electronica and dance music. Hear songs from the group's new album, Tijuana Sound Machine, when Bostich and Fussible come by WXPN's World Cafe with host David Dye.
Gymnast Carly Patterson, The Pop Star?
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
American gymnast Carly Patterson won the all-around gold in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Now's she's hoping to become a pop star. She discusses her life after gold and her dreams of lyrical leaps.

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Jackson, Montgomery Gentry give Sony reasons to celebrate
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:20:00 -0500
Music Row celebrated the successes of two Sony BMG Nashville artists this week: Montgomery Gentry earned two parties to honor No. 1 "Back When I Knew It All," and a massive gathering at Vanderbilt's Student Life Center feted Alan Jackson, who recently reached the milestone of 50 million records sold.
Briefs
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:12:00 -0500
Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group was sued for allegedly cheating members of The Allman Brothers Band out of some $10 million in royalties on music recorded from 1969 to 1980. Band members Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johanson alleged Universal is paying only a "small fraction" of the royalties due them for digital downloads of their songs and is refusing to negotiate royalty rates for newly released digital configurations, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Manhattan. UMG spokesman Peter Lofrumento declined to comment.
Hip-hop's bible, 'The Source,' relaunches
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:19:00 -0500
NEW YORK — The Source, which was in bankruptcy last year, is relaunching with a 20th-anniversary issue and a new focus — a direction that its co-publisher says will restore the magazine, once known as hip-hop's bible, to prominence.

Rolling Stone: Features

How Bush Destroyed the Republican Party
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:58:32 -0700
A president driven by ideology. A Congress rife with corruption. A political party hellbent on a "permanent majority." A leading scholar examines the radicals who hijacked the GOP — and wrecked the longest conservative ascendancy in American history • Video: Five Ways Bush Sunk the GOP The failure of the administration of George W. Bush — and the accompanying crisis of the Republican Party — has caused a political meltdown of historic proportions. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, Bush enjoyed the greatest popularity ever recorded for a modern American president. Republicans on Capitol Hill, under the iron rule of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, fattened their coffers through a fearsome...
Artists to Watch
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:29:00 -0700
Six acts who are defining rock and pop in 2008 LOW VS. DIAMOND West Coast quintet craft widescreen rock anthems built for stadium singalongs Click above to watch Low vs. Diamond's Luke and Howie perform "Heart Attack" live Few young american bands attempt the unabashedly grand cinematic rock that L.A.'s Low Vs Diamond play on their eponymous debut — and frontman Lucas Field sees that as an opportunity. "I felt like there was a hole in American anthems," says Field, 28. "British bands do this big, melodic stuff so well, but I...
The Man Who Wasn't There
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:18:38 -0700
Robert Downey Jr. has made the leap from tortured rebel to leading man. So why does he feel he's "still not human"? • Peter Travers on Robert Downey, Jr.'s Best Roles At a restaurant called Craft, in Los Angeles, near the new CAA building, outside, under sunlight, not on a couch but on the warm, warm ground, Robert Downey Jr. lights a cigarette, takes a sip of his double espresso, listens politely to a waitress extolling the virtues of the halibut, orders the halibut on her recommendation, regards her through the dark bubble of teardrop shades, remembers then what his first thought of the day was...

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New RevCo Release Date, Jourgensen To Stick Around
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:05:09 -0000
Revolting Cocks (RevCo) founding member Alien Jourgensen is clearing up, once and for all, the rumors surrounding RevCo's future.
Metallica Discuss Death Magnetic Attraction To Rubin
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:38:25 -0000
James Hetfield to get his thoughts on Rick Rubin being the chosen one, even though Bob Rock might be missed.
Bono Leaks New U2 Songs
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:29:27 -0000
A fan overheard Bono listening to tracks from the band's forthcoming album and recorded them before posting the songs online.

Y! Music Unlimited Top Songs

#1: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:07:37 -0000
(C) 2008 Capitol.
#2: Violet Hill - Coldplay
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:07:37 -0000
(C) 2008 EMI UK.
#3: No Air - Jordin Sparks
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:07:37 -0000
(C) 2007 19/Jive/Zomba.
#4: Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:07:37 -0000
(C) 2007 Syco Music.
#5: Shake It - Metro Station
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:07:37 -0000
(C) 2007 Red Ink.
#6: Take A Bow - Rihanna
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:07:37 -0000
(C) 2008 Def Jam.

 

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Glossary - Concise definitions of musical terms including form and theory, composers, instruments and historical eras, with RAM audio examples and purchase links. From Essentials of Music, online companion to the Essential Classics series of books published by W. W. Norton.

Harmony Central - News, reviews, articles, forums, guitar tablature files, classifieds and extensive links to sellers of guitar, bass, keyboard and drums as well as software, MIDI and studio recording gear.

A2Gmusic.com - Resources, tips, news, classifieds, forums and music related databases. Includes information about copyrights, trademarks, marketing and locating a record label.
Meta Description: [ Site for musicians and music enthusiasts filled with resources, info, news, music classifieds, gig swap, forums to help promote musicians and their music. In addition there is an industry resource database, a buy-sell-trade section and more. Visit us! ]

American Hit Network - Reviews, release dates, music news, concert dates and reviews, music history, games and web radio.

Auralgasms - Biographies, discographies, sound samples, tour dates and user comments focusing on new artists.
Meta Description: [ Auralgasms is a web-portal dedicated the the discovery and discussion of under-appreciated artists. Download, sample, rate, and discuss!! ]

Big Island Music, Inc. - Features a biography of Stan Zabka, co-composer of the original Tonight Show theme, and a catalog of creative projects in music, film and television production.
Meta Description: [ The recordings, sheet music, television projects, films, books - composed, created or developed by Stan Zabka ]

Burn-One.com - The evolution of live music. Bands can record live shows and sell CDs. Fans can listen to music before they buy.

CD Art - Features non-specific CD covers for your music compilations. Includes minidisc and tape covers.
Meta Description: [ Music art and graphics community. CD covers and art for many music types. ]

Come As You Are Music - A resource designed to help the working musician get contacts in the music industry.
Meta Description: [ CAYAEnt - Come As You Are Entertainment - Helping out the unkown bands! ]

Definitive Audio Web - Audiophile site with reviews, articles, columns, news, classified ads, equipment and tweaking information, directories and a forum. Available in Chinese and English.
Meta Description: [ Introducing the best audio and video accessories with interesting articles, reviews, tips and tricks on audio and video. ]

Disc-O-Logue - Catalogue of French language songs from Canada, France and other parts of the French speaking world, which were available in Canada on LPs and 45rpm records from 1962 through 1979.
Meta Description: [ Catalogue of French-language popular music available in Canada and published between 1962 and 1979. Includes information from the archives of Louise Lamothe, creator of Disc-O-Logue. ]

Fabrizio Ferrari's Musicians Page - Free sheet music, musicians search engine, musical software tools, services and resources.
Meta Description: [ Musicians services: free sheet music, musicians search engine, free musical software tools, musicians list, advertise opportunities! ]

FourFront Media and Music - Ideas for promoting and marketing independent music. All articles were written by music business veteran Christopher Knab.
Meta Description: [ Articles, Tips and Tutorials on the Music Business by Christopher Knab. Brought to you by The Music Biz Academy. ]

Futuresonic - Ambient sound site which is a forum for the presentation of audio media for digitally enhanced forms of expression and communication.
Meta Description: [ Futuresonic: a festival of sonic pleasure and audiovisual arts ]

GeoTunes - Purchase CDs and tapes. Find MP3s, software and sheet music.
Meta Description: [ GeoTunes.com, Internet music directory: MP3 downloads, song lyrics, music info, CDs, sheet music & more ]

Gigpad.com - The emphasis is on bands from Asia, but it is a resource for everyone. Includes equipment reviews, interviews, hints and tips, free e-mail, forums and classified ads.

Global Alliance of Performers - Non-profit 501(C)(3) agency made up of musicians, performers, producers, artists and journalists, dedicated to making a difference in society.
Meta Description: [ Musicians, performers, artists, journalists, entertainers, producers and entertainment industry working on far reaching non profit activities, making a difference in society. ]

Grove Music Online - The mothership of musical scholarship offers links to nearly 50,000 articles, images and sound files from 6,000 contributors. Access by paid subscription, free trials and reduced rates available for libraries and schools.
Meta Description: [ Grove Music ]

Headbob - For independent artists distributing their music via MP3 format. They link radio stations and nightclubs in many genres.
Meta Description: [ Headbob.com - Your source for R&B, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Jazz, and Blues ]

Hidden Song Archive, The - Access information, find titles, authors and backgrounds for hidden and unlisted tracks from dozens of rock, pop, and other albums.
Meta Description: [ information on hidden songs ghost tracks, and easter eggs from all types of albums and artists, with author info, song backgrounds, and instructions on how to find them ]

ilikemusic.com - Online music magazine and directory where users can find, buy, make, mix and promote music. Includes information about music careers, shop, music biz guide, record label contacts, news, reviews, features, interviews, hardware/software, DJ equipment, unsigned acts soundstage, DJ area and turntablism page.
Meta Description: [ ilikemusic.com - independent UK music magazine, with the latest music news, reviews, interviews, music career and industry info plus song lyrics, and unsigned talent news. Find cds, albums, dvds and books, Including pop, r&b, soul, urban, hip hop, rap, rock, indie, alternative, nu metal, uk gara... ]

Indie Link Exchange, The - Contains a list of music people who wish to exchange links with other music related sites.
Meta Description: [ Big Meteor Publishing provides free resources for musicians through several web sites (Best Music Books, Indie Link Exchange) and though their book The Indie Bible which helps indie bands promote their music to the web and the world. ]

Indiecentre - An independent label information site with a focus on releasing your own album on vinyl, cassette and CD.
Meta Description: [ independent label information site with information on releasing your own album on vinyl, cassette and cd. ]

IndieVoice.com - Toronto's independent music resource for indie artists, their fans and the music community.

Johnny Mercer Foundation, The - A non-profit organization devoted to preserving and celebrating the Great American Songbook in the tradition of Johnny Mercer. One of their many accomplishments is helping the blind to read and play music.
Meta Description: [ The Johnny Mercer Foundation website. ]

Just a Bass Player - A haven for bass players who maintain band websites.
Meta Description: [ justabassplayer.com ]

Live Club - Home to many up and coming bands. Features a gig guide, free linking and message board.

Live Music Production - Community for artists and fans. Includes a forum, free e-mail, a studio webcam and links.
Meta Description: [ Live Music Production ]

Making Music - Formerly known as The National Federation of Music Societies, they provide artistic information, training and support services to amateur and semiprofessional musicians.

Marketing Your Music - An array of tips on how to call attention to your music.

500 Motion - Interactive service for new music. Includes daily reviews, features, videos, interviews, news and resources.

MSN Music Guide - Includes news, reviews, charts and links.

Music and Technology - Resources for the recording musician. Includes music and technology tutorials, message forums, industry book reviews, information and free musician classifieds.
Meta Description: [ Music and Technology .com - Resources for the recording musician. Music and Technology Tutorials, resources, information, classifieds, and more! ]

Music Fan Clubs Organization - Fan-oriented site providing up to date information about your favorite singers, groups and bands.
Meta Description: [ The BEST music fan sites on the web are on Music Fan Clubs ... rock, alternative, rap, country, chick bands, metal bands, hip hop ... you want it, we got it! Also, get discounts on cd's movies and more with a VIP Membership ]

Music Paradise - Built with the idea of bringing forth the blend of traditional and modern day music. Includes sound clips and information about different genres, instruments and their history.

Music Player Network - A leading content source for musicians. Exclusive artist interviews, daily news, product announcements, gear reviews, professional forums and free classifieds. Covers guitar, bass, drums, vocal, recording and gigs.
Meta Description: [ Music Player Network gives you all of the latest news and information on musical instruments, equipment, forum, stores, lessons and more. ]

Music-Atlas - Portal offers hundreds of artist and band biographies with links to official sites, news, polls, top ten lists and musician jokes.
Meta Description: [ Music-Atlas presents information about music with pictures and background information ]

Music-tips.com - Offers tips about equipment, production, performing and recording.
Meta Description: [ Music.LifeTips.com offers Guru tips for producing, recording, equipment, instruments, new releases, genres, writing, lessons, festivals and links to tickets and online music stores. ]

Music.com - A large resource for news, reviews, interviews, free downloads, audio and video, concert listings, contests and merchandise.

MusicEffect - Information about popular bands, including lyrics, pictures, biographies, discographies, MP3s, guitar tablature and message boards.
Meta Description: [ lyrics , guitar tabs , bass tabs , text , tablature , lyrics , guitar tabs , bass tabs , text , tablature ]

Musicfaqs.net - Contains answers to questions about musical instruments, bands and other music-related subjects, and provides a feature for posting a question to get answers from other users.
Meta Description: [ all your questions about music instruments, artists and music are answered right here! ]

Musicians and Injuries - Instrumental musicians are a special risk group for repetitive motion injuries. This page addresses that issue.

Musicians Answering Service, The - Diary service for London's top musicians, with biographies and photos.
Meta Description: [ The Musicians' Answering Service was established in 1976, since then the diary service has built its reputation within the classical music bussiness for professionalism and reliability. Our systems and working practices ensure a continued high level of support, both to musicians and to fixers. ]

Musicians Gallery - Profiles, photos and biographies of musicians and related services worldwide.

Musicians National Referral - A fee based service helping musicians and bands to connect locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

Musicians Network - Offering a means for networking and mutual support to musicians and people in the music industry. Free online bulletin board and e-mail list.

Musicplasma - This metasearch engine with a visual display will find artists who fit any musical taste, if you supply an example. Click on any of the names to see other related artists.

Net Live Music - Free MP3 download and music exchange resource catering to small bands and independent artists. Includes information about band and artists, registration and services offered.
Meta Description: [ NetLiveMusic.com - is a live music community with the misssion of helping up-and-coming indie bands and lables own, promote, and distribute their music. ]

Netmusicians.org - Free online community for musicians which is aimed at promoting the members' music and encouraging creativity. They provide free web hosting and design for those who do not have their own sites.
Meta Description: [ Free online community for musicians, free hosting, no ads. ]

Newbands.ca - Canadian-based free band web hosting. Includes ability to provide downloadable MP3s and listeners to rate songs.
Meta Description: [ Where New Bands make it big! ]

Nightwatch Recordings - A directory of musicians and bands specializing in Renaissance and early music. Includes news, reviews and sound clips.

Northwest Music Network - An online guide to musical happenings in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Includes acts, venues and events.
Meta Description: [ The comprehensive directory and guide to all things musical in the Pacific Northwest, including artists, venues, events and more in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver and . ]

500 OrangeSpot.com, The - An online resource where artists can sell their music and network with industry professionals.

Outer Sound - Independent music community, with reviews, feature stories, how-to articles, industry databases and band sites.

Oyster River Tone Woods - They process top quality woods for use in the construction of musical instruments.
Meta Description: [ Quality wood for building musical instruments, (Luthier Woods), Figured Instrument Woods, Musical Tone Woods, Englemann Spruce, Big leaf Maple, Sitka Spruce, ]

Patrick Woodroffe Lighting Design - His work encompasses the worlds of music, dance, fashion, art and architecture. His clients include ABBA, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
Meta Description: [ Patrick Woodroffe - is a lighting designer whose work encompasses the worlds of music, dance, fashion, art and architecture ]

Performermag.com - Offers musicians an online resource for information about the art and business of the music industry.

PRB Productions - Publisher of early and contemporary music for voices and instruments. Music typesetting. Located in Albany, California.
Meta Description: [ Publisher of editions of early and contemporary music for voices and instruments. Music typesetting. Located in Albany, California. ]

Promotion Alley - A music network where artists, club owners, producers, advertisers and fans can exchange ideas and resources. Includes a message board, chat and classified ads.

RainMusic.com - Reviews independent music resources on the Internet.
Meta Description: [ Internet music promotion, consultation and exploration for the independent music community. ]

Rap Industry - A hip hop resource with music, videos, news, magazines, clothes and a playmate contest. The site contains some adult oriented content.
Meta Description: [ Rap Industry - premiere source for hip hop music, including all of the latest music developements in the rap industry.. ]

Real UK Music - Music resource providing information, listings and links for various types of music. Including clubs, festivals, concert venues, news, reviews, performers, studios and teachers.
Meta Description: [ Real UK Music free public service resource and guide to uk music festivals concerts concert venues folk music clubs folk clubs singers musicians instrument suppliers recording and rehearsal studios and music tutors ]

Rock List - Discographies for rock artists and bands from 1954 through 2000, with thousands of records listed.
Meta Description: [ Rock Music Discographies [2000 Artists, Band from 1954 to 2005, 17000 records listed, only parts available], Deadstation Death Metal and Black Metal, rockdiscography.com. A Guide to all Rock fans ]

Schirmer Audio Dictionary of Music - One uses alphabetized index or search function to see and hear what is meant by musical terms such as harmony, intervals, phrasing and timbre. From college textbook division of the historic music publisher, now a part of Thomson/Wadsworth.

Shavano Music Online - Information about band equipment, lighting systems, speakers and contracts. Also provides a way to find other musicians.
Meta Description: [ Information about Band Equipment, Lighting Systems, Speakers, Contracts and a way to find other Vocalists/Musicians ]

500 Sheheshe Music Services - Radio promotion business for indie artists. Online newsletter, references, prices, and specials.
Meta Description: [ On-Line weekly music related newsletter; prices; specials; references; staff; discussion groups where you can place ads for gigs, announce your gig schedule, and more. ]

Slipcue.Com - A guide to country, folk, power pop, melodic punk, Brazilian and Cuban music. Includes reviews, artist details and recommended albums.

Sojournstar Music Ltd. - This resource for independent bands and artists includes a forum, classified ads and helpful interaction with website staff and surfers.

Solo Performer - Includes solo guitar arrangements and lessons, a singer and songwriter workshop, studio/home recording advice and performance coaching. It also examines legal and music business issues.
Meta Description: [ For solo guitar arrangements, singer and songwriter workshop, performance coaching, legal and music business issues, a bulletin board to buy and sell guitars, a bulletin board for gig info, studio and home recording advice, guitar technique instruction. ]

Song of The Salesman - Guide to music used in advertising, also featuring information on plagiarism and musical theft among artists.
Meta Description: [ Music From UK TV Adverts and Commercials by Song of the Salesman,iTunes ]

SongTrellis - Collaborative site offering chord changes to hundreds of tunes as submitted by contributors along with chat forums and FAQs.

SoundRage - Provides musicians with a means to find local talent and advance their art through services, equipment, books and contacts. Includes several message boards.

Sunset Venue Music and Media - Resource for independently released music in all genres. Includes artists' photos, biographies, lyrics, reviews, audio and video.
Meta Description: [ Essential resource for video production,multimedia services, film production, multimedia, music video production, music publishing, americana music ]

The Covers Project - Database of covered songs and artists, with a list of longest cover chains.

Themefinder - Large searchable database of musical themes with the results displayed in written musical notation. It also lists links to other websites related to matched themes.

500 Tonos - Features various opportunities for musicians. Includes a message board.

Triple Cycle Theory - A comprehensive site covering the Northwest music scene, with information about bands, record labels and a list of studios. Includes a discography and history.

Web Music Database, The - Fan based music database includes recordings, artists, trivia and reviews.
Meta Description: [ The world's largest music database! Because no one knows more about music than the fans. ]

Who Does That Song - Searchable database for songs and the artists who recorded them. You can search by artist or song title. Includes links between artists who have changed groups and artists who have changed names.
Meta Description: [ Who Does That Song? Music information service used for finding song titles, song artists and song years. ]

Worldwide Music Resources - Extensive page of listings for music resources around the world.
Meta Description: [ Worldwide band names registry and artists directory. Let the world know you exist in the global band search engine. Issue press releases, search music industry databases, find other musicians, advertise in classifieds, read and discuss the latest music industry news and get your music hea... ]