I’ve just heard of this new webzine called Stave Magazine. It’s written by professional musicians and covers independenet artists. I went to it, and the first story I saw was about Natalia Zuckerman. Natalia was covered here some time ago…
Category: Music Business News
Things happening in the music business. Industry news, trends, etc.
Interesting Article on Women in Music today. – and reader letter
This came across my desk and I thought it might be of interest to some of you… “It has been 10 years since a young female singer/songwriter named Sarah McLachlan organized Lilith Fair, the festival tour that came to symbolize…
Vienna Teng new record release date set.
Vienna Teng’s 3rd record, but her first on her new label, Zoe.Rounder Records, Dreaming Through The Noise, will be released July 25th, 2006. For the whole story, please see [Zoe/Rounder’s Site]
Napster could be free!
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) – Napster, the online music service company, said Monday it would offer listeners the chance to listen to more than two 2 million songs for free through a new, ad-supported Web site. [Read full story]
‘Bout time they got their come-uppance
Sony BMG Sued Over Artists’ Digital Rates “In a case that could seismically alter the way labels and artists share download revenue, members of the Allman Brothers Band and Cheap Trick have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Sony…
Vienna Teng signs with Zoe/Rounder Records
From Vienna’s Official Site: 2/28/2006— posted at 10:56 pm We’re very excited to announce that Vienna has recently signed with Zöe/Rounder Records! With the independent label’s long history of successes, reputation for artistic freedom, and a roster that includes Duncan…
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls presents the third annual *** Ladies Rock Camp *** Registration is open! When: May 5 – 7, 2006. Fri. 12 PM – 9 PM, Sat. 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Sun. 9 AM…
Sony settles ‘rootkit’ class action lawsuit
“The record label agrees to offer U.S. customers money and free downloads to encourage them to replace CDs that secretly install software.”… Read the whole story, By Ingrid Marson on CNET News.com So if yo’ve bought a Sony/BMG CD in…
Nelly McKay leaves Sony
…and good for her! No one should be putting up with their sh*t, artists or consumers. “Nellie McKay, who signed with the company’s Columbia label in 2003 after a bidding war, said Monday that she had split with the label…
Nerina Pallot Gets Signed
Nerina Pallot gets signed. If you’ve read my review of Nerina Pallot’s recording, “Firesâ€? you know how much I believe this woman deserves this: 14th Floor Records has signed Nerina Pallot. They are the record label that has Damian Rice…