An ezine is a periodic publication distributed by email or posted on a website. CULT OF THE DEAD COW claims to have published the first ezine, starting in 1984, with its ezine still in production more than 20 years later. While this claim is hotly debated, the ezine craze certainly began in the BBS days of the 1980s. Phrack, which opened its doors in 1985, is another surviving ezine of unparalelled technical quality. Unlike CULT OF THE DEAD COW, which publishes articles individually, Phrack published collections of articles in a manner that was more similar to a print magazine. Phrack ceased production in 2005.
Ezines are typically tightly focused on a subject area. Ezines in concept are reworkings of the popular magazine format of seasonal, monthly, or weekly topical publications, in an electronic format.
Bernard Greenhouse: A Master And His Cello Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:34:00 -0400 Master cellist Bernard Greenhouse, 92, and his 300-year-old Stradivarius cello have been constant companions for the last half century. Greenhouse was a founding member of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio, which plays its final U.S. concert at the Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts. Mates Of State's Family Band Solution Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:24:00 -0400 Mates of State's music has only gotten richer and more rewarding since its members started a family: Their superb new album, Re-Arrange Us, finds it celebrating the tricky balancing act of marriage, parenthood and rock 'n' roll in a way that's undeniably uplifting and cheerful. Hear songs from that album in a session with World Cafe host David Dye. Bon Iver: Songs From A 'Good Winter' Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:39:00 -0400 Two years ago, things weren't going well for Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. So he holed up in a cabin in the snowy Wisconsin northwoods, only to emerge with an album celebrated across the indie music community. Here, Vernon shares his story and performs in the studio.
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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.
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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...
The Police Say Farewell With New York Blowout Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:17:03 -0700
The Trio end globe-trotting reunion tour with benefit gig
• Smoking Section: The Police's Final Show
After 150 shows spread out over five continents, the Police wrapped up their blockbuster 15-month reunion tour on August 7th with a bang: a freewheeling, occasionally silly two-hour show at New York's Madison Square Garden that was billed as the band's final performance ever. "It's been difficult, but we've actually navigated this thing together as mature males, and we've had a lot of fun doing it," Sting told Rolling Stone the day before the...
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 Lucas Field and Anthony Polcino 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...
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Flobots Talk Solar Powered Gig Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:12:19 -0000 In a nod towards the future, Flobots performed in San Diego on a solar powered stage courtesy of Sustainable Waves. Suicide Silence Announces Headlining North American Tour Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:08:53 -0000 Suicide Silence will embark on a massive headlining tour this fall, dubbed the Cleansing The Nation tour. Wolfmother Can Not Patch Up Member Split Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:00:13 -0000 With the break-up phase of Wolfmother apparently over, we asked bassist Chris Ross about the writing process with each other.
Big Smoke Magazine - Hip-hop magazine for the UK hip hop scene which comes in a 12 inch sleeve.
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Black Beat - Features the latest urban music news with a bulletin board and previews of the latest issues.
Cazawa Magazine - The latest urban news, artists and album reviews, and nightlife guides.
Meta Description: [ Cazawa.biz - Music Biz & Entertainment Magazine ]
deo2.com - Urban Channel - Music site covering all genres but leaning towards alternative, fringe variety and not mainstream. Popular acts included only if deemed worthy.
Elements - In-depth coverage of the hip hop music scene. Features reviews, interviews, discussion and artist profiles.
Meta Description: [ Hip Hop and Rap site with new music, video, interviews, reviews, charts, release dates, artist spotlights, and much more. ]
500Hard Drums - UK hip-hop ezine. Interviews and reviews.
Meta Description: [ Harddrums.co.uk - hip hop and black music reviews and interviews. Visit for the latest news, reviews, comments and options by editors and the general public ]
Inner City State of Mind - A quick look at hiphop music, art technology from an inner city point of view...
Insomniac Magazine - Hip hop magazine is underground hip hop for those who can't sleep. Radio, artist interviews, DJs and dj mixtapes
Meta Description: [ The World’s Only Hip Hop Trade Magazine ]
Kronick Magazine Online - An online repository of rap and hip hop articles. Includes reviews, interviews and features.
Meta Description: [ Kronick Magazine Online: Covering the Hip Hop, Rap, Urban, Skateboarding scenes: Interviews, Reviews, Insights, and more! ]
Light - Hip hop magazine with interviews, articles, reviews and a message forum.
Musikresources - Hip-hop/rap news site with quiz, interviews, chat links.
Meta Description: [ dailydosehiphop.com is your source for hiphop news, review, interviews, release dates ect. Evruthing on hiphop/ rap ]
Pound Magazine - Urban music magazine focusing on the four elements of hip-hop: emceeing, b-boying, turntablism and graffiti.
San Diego Undaground - Hip-Hop music specializing in interviews, reviews and up-to-date news.
Sixshot.com - Concert and party dates, album reviews, interviews, and live pictures.
Meta Description: [ Sixshot.com brings you information about the world of Hip-Hop and Rap. We have a huge hip-hop community, a hip-hop MC Battle Booth and a lot of rap music multimedia audio and video streams. ]
Stealth Magazine - Content includes interviews, news, audio and a message board.
Meta Description: [ Stealth HIP HOP Magazine: Stealth is the foremost hip hop / rap magazine coming out of Australia. Stealth is one of the finest hip hop magazines currently being published. It is full color, features a bonus CD-Rom and is distributed into 12 countries. Stealthmag.com features exclusive interviews,... ]
ThaFormula.Com - Hip Hop/Urban Lifestyle E-Zine featuring live radio, audio, exclusive interviews, album/single reviews, concert reviews/dates, NHB fighting, and conspiracy/UFO/racism theories.
Meta Description: [ Offering The best Hip Hop Interviews, Radio , Vinyl, CD's, & Much More On-Line ]
The Illtip Magazine - Black and Latin rap compilation featuring mc man, mr kee, assassin, brotha lynch, mc eight, west coast rap
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The Situation - Urban music site covering hip hop and RB news, interviews, and music videos.
Meta Description: [ THE SITUATION - Covers US and UK Hip Hop, RnB and garage news, interviews, videos, reviews and more ]
The Source Magazine - Home of hip-hop music, culture and politics. Includes previews, reviews, interviews, fashion, music videos, webcasts, games and active message boards.
500Trickology - Hip hop interviews, reviews and Real Audio samples.
UBLive.com - Hip hop news, reviews, shopping and charts.
UKHip-Hop.com - Covers the UK hip hop scene with audio, reviews, radio and games.
Unique Profiles - Hip hop articles and products, based in New York.
Urb Magazine Online - Premier alternative music magazine covering all aspects of hip-hop and DJ culture.
Wasted Talent Entertainment - News, reviews and articles on your favorite artist.
Meta Description: [ The Foremost Music and Entertainment Enterprise of the New Millenium ]
Wordsmith - Articles, reviews, music and pictures.
magazine launched in early 2008. http://www.intheirwords.co.uk/ Kid Harpoon was the first ever interview on the e-zine...