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Creative Commons
If you want to know about IP law - this is the place. CC is defining the cutting edge of music licensing. -
David Byrne Journal
Stop making sense David Byrne. Seriously, you make too much sense to us - it's scary. When are you coming by to hang out? -
Create Digital Music
Fairly relevant to Indaba :) -
Hypebot
If you want to know what's happening in the new music world... -
Wired Epicenter
Wired + Music + Eliot = amazing -
Underrated Magazine
Our favorite NYC music-scene blog from our favorite CMJer. -
StereoGum.com
Super-hip music blog. A must for anyone serious about the NYC scene. -
The Daily Swarm
ll the news that fit to print ... about music, that is. -
Idolator
Gawker Media's music blog. Perfect if you like a little snark with your music news. -
Lefsetz Letter
In his own words - "First in music analysis"
Thursday February 26, 2009 at 10:16 AM |
A summary and link to cutting-edge news from around the music industry by Josh
iTunes Introduces Indie Spotlight - Feb. 26
iTunes has created an area of the iTunes Store specifically for fans of independent music. This area will allow musicians to easily discover talent outside of the 4 major labels, through an indie podcast, playlists, and label samplers.
Live Nation and Ticketmast Merger - Feb 25
Live Nation and Ticketmaster, two of the largest forces in the music industry, have recently announced details of a merger between the two companies. The CEOs of the two companie are currently trying to convince Congress that the merger does not violate anti-trust laws. The combined company will be called Live Nation Entertainment, and will provide "a full-service connection between artists and fans."
Music and Memory Connection Found in Brain - Feb. 24
People have intuitively known for ages that music and memory are closely tied together - songs and melodies are often closely tied to certain memories from life. A new brain scan study has revealed where this happens in our brains - an area known as the medial pre-frontal cortex. Researches hope that this link to memory could help them develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Check out this fascinating article to learn more about music and the brain.
New Album Releases this Week
J.J. Cale - Roll On
Lamb of God - Wrath
Chris Isaak - Mr. Lucky
K'Naan - Troubadour
Cecilia Bartoli - La Sonnambula
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