Month: May 2005

P2P Use Increases Despite Some Industry Claims

Even as the RIAA and major labels claim that P2P file sharing is trending downward, independent file sharing news site Slyck reports that it’s studies show the opposite.

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Neilsen And Big Champagne Partner On Combined Radio/P2P Chart

Even as the RIAA and major labels continue to fuss and sue over the illegality of P2P file sharing, Nielsen Entertainment and BigChampagne announced today that they will partner to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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deviantART Builds Powerful Online Art Community

Many web sites have tried to serve as online community centers for musicians and music lovers, but none has done for music what deviantART appears to be doing for progressive. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2005 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Coalition of Independent Music Stores’ Top 200 for Week Ending 5-01-05

Label Pos. Artist|Title COL 1 SPRINGSTEEN*BRU|DEVILS & DUST OHB 2 PRINE*JOHN|FAIR & SQUARE INT 3 BECK|GUERO EPIC 4 FOLDS*BEN|SONGS FOR SILVERMAN WAR 5 NEW ORDER|WAITING FOR THE SIRE VAGR 6. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/04/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MVYRadio Launches “Adopt-A-Band” Initiative

In a move that we wish other radio stations and internet broadcast would immitate radio staion and internet stream WMVY-FM of Martha’s Vineyard, MA "will launch their new "Adopt-a-Band" initiative. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/04/2005 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Yahoo! Expands Email to 1GB,Google Expands To 2GB With Huge Music File-Sharing Implications

Even as the RIAA announces another round of lawsuits and important P2P lawsuits reach the US Supreme Court, music (and film) fans wanting to share files are switching to new. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/04/2005 in Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bob Lefsetz On Linkin Park Vs. WMG

Music industry columnist Bob Lefsetz on the Linkin Park vs. WMG fight (see more below): "Was Linkin Park altruistically sticking up for all the fucked over musicians tied to Warner. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pearl Jam Supports Indy Record Stores With In-Store Concert

PePearl Jam played a surprise show Friday at Easy Street Records in West Seattle on Friday night, in support of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) and in celebration. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Linkin Park Demands Release From WMG

(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) Linkin Park is not happy with the proposed Warner Music Group IPO, which they feel will not benefit the band. They have asked to be immediately released from. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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