Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Friday September 15th, 2006
– A look at how the having Billboard’s Number #1 CD in the country isn’t what it used to be. (Washington Post)
– A new study shows that music taste is "linked to drug use". Are they surprised by this? (BBC)
– Microsoft’s Zune is unveiled. (here)
– R&B’s Johnny Legend is letting his fans pick which album track will go to radio as a single via a Verizon Wireless promo. (Reuters)
– Classical music goes mobile. (here)
Worthy Click: Innovative Baltimore/DC indie concert promoter Tim Walther takes local concert marketing to the next level with his new Walther Productions web site. He’s not just selling his shows, but also promoting the artists.(here)
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don’t put too musch stock in those billboard rankings -they have been skewed with kickback and payola for decades — it’s no coincidence that Tommy Mottola’s one-time girlfriend (Mariah Carey) also happens to have the most #1 singles for females