Wednesday, August 31, 2005
The Podsafe Music Network
The Podsafe Music Network has launched. Sign up for free, browse the music, and use it on your podcasts without having to worry about getting permission
75 Minutes
75 Minutes offers you one CDs worth of the best independent music every Sunday evening. Use the podcast feeds to have the show automatically download to your audio player. You can also stream directly from the site
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Heather Luttrell
Heather Luttrell - official site. Includes lyrics, schedule, and booking info for the singer-songwriter who blends rock with blues
Christopher Ariza
Christopher Ariza - experimental concert, electronic, and electro-acoustic music from composer and sound designer Christopher Ariza
Sunday, August 28, 2005
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Rap Basement Blogs includes the following features for weblog authors:
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Includes a FAQ support section and Templates Guide.
Includes an email support form.
Over 25 free templates for users to choose from plus 1MB of file space for loading photos and audio files.
Cross-browser rich text editor for writing entries.
Users can login and start weblogging right after signup.
Users can post comments to each other's entries and use trackback if they wish.
Users can choose from several different privacy settings.
Users can add friends who have special access to 'friends only' posts.
Users can publish their entries using site feeds (RSS).
Users can create a mailing list to notify others when a new entry is written.
Users can create a user profile with an avatar.
Users can preview entries or comments before they are posted.
Users can make custom changes to their templates.
Users can provide 'permanent links' for their entries.
Users can set custom dates and times for their entries.
Users can choose from a variety of date and time formats.
Users can specify their timezone.
Users can save entries as drafts for future use.
New entries and all other changes are visible instantly, with no 'publishing' delay.
Includes a FAQ support section and Templates Guide.
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Recording Industry vs The People
A blog devoted to the RIAA's lawsuits of intimidation brought against ordinary working people
Toby Keith deady to launch his own record label
Toby Keith has scheduled an August 31 press conference in Nashville to officially launch his own record label. He first announced plans for the new venture in March. The company is a partnership with Scott Borchetta, a veteran record executive responsible for securing radio airplay for Keith's 1999 breakthrough hit, "How Do You Like Me Now?!"
Warner Music to launch record label
Warner Music Group is preparing to launch a record label that would develop and market new artists and distribute their music only over the Internet. The venture, tentatively referred to as an "e-label," is scheduled to be in operation by the end of this year
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Be a 1Xtra presenter
Be a 1Xtra presenter. Competition for 16-19 year-olds. Mad about new black music? 1Xtra are offering you the chance to present a one-hour radio show
Friday, August 26, 2005
MTV Video Music Awards 2005
MTV Video Music Awards 2005 - official site of the MTV Video Music Awards 2005
Alucidnation
Alucidnation - creators of fabulously melodic, drifting material often underpinned with the most apologetic (but still workable) beats and featuring distinctive vocals
MusicMp3.ru Music Archive
MusicMp3.ru Music Archive - provides MP3 albums, music reviews, singles, soundtracks, collections, and ratings
Thursday, August 25, 2005
John Peel Day - October 13th
The very first John Peel Day will take place on Thursday October 13th. The day will be a celebration of John's life and massive contribution to music and broadcasting with as many venues as possible staging gigs across the UK under the banner of Peel Day
MCN Country Music
MCN Country Music - featuring country music related articles, columns, and artist interviews
Pinstripe Legacy
Pinstripe Legacy - official site for British indie rock band Pinstripe Legacy, including sound files
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Michelle White: Wandering Road
Legendary Tony Joe White (her father) says she is like Sade hanging out John Lee HookerTechnorati Tag: Music
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John - official site for Olivia Newton-John, the singer and actress. Includes news, tour info, discography, gallery, and more
Curt Kirkwood
Curt Kirkwood - official site of the alternative rocker. Site includes information, biography, and music
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Not In Our Name: Broken Arrow Records
This CD showcases musical contributions from a host of well-known and highly respected artists. Highlights include the title track from Ani DiFranco's Evolve, a remix from Michael Franti & Spearhead, a live Ozomatli cut, and recent releases from Charlie Hunter and Les Claypool.The set also features a new recording of Jonatha Brooke's "War"; an unreleased collaboration between Latin jazz pianist Omar Sosa, producer Greg Landau (Susana Baca, John Santos) and vocalist Manny Martinez (Los Mocosos), and a song from Shana Morrison (Van Morrison's daughter) co-written with Narada Michael Walden. The trend-setting world-beat group the Looters reunited to remix their WWII internment camp tale "Manzanar", and two new voices make stunning debuts: breaking R&B talent Martin Luther, who just finished touring with the Roots, and Garrin Benfield, accompanied by Bonnie Raitt's band.
The disc package exhibits powerful photography from Iraq by embedded journalist and 2004 National Magazine Award winner Evan Wright (Rolling Stone) and from Afghanistan by Alexandra Boulat (National Geographic). Proceeds from the sale of the CD will be donated to Not In Our Nam
Technorati Tag: Music
A Monterey Tribute to Ray Charles: For the Love of Ray
A tribute to the great Ray Charles, performed by 49 artists from the Monterey CA area - full choir, string ensemble, fantastic horn section - a masterpiece, mixed and mastered in HollywoodTechnorati Tag: Music
Queen + Paul Rodgers
Queen + Paul Rodgers - official site for the tour. Includes tour dates, blogs, images, video and audio clips, live downloads, and more
Hackensaw Boys
Hackensaw Boys - roots-based Americana music direct from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
The Cottars
The Cottars - official site of the dynamic Celtic band. Includes photos, news and tour information, contact and booking details, and more
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd - official site for the 2005 Broadway revival of the musical, starring Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris
Monday, August 22, 2005
Radiohead Re-enter The Studio Without A Record Label
Who needs a record label to make a new album? Not Radiohead apparently, as they went back into the studio Thursday to continue work on their seventh album as free agents
Synthesizer Innovator Robert A. Moog Dies
Robert A. Moog, whose self-named synthesizers turned electric currents into sound, revolutionizing music in the 1960s and opening the wave that became electronica, has died. He was 71
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones launched into "Start Me Up" to kick off their latest North American tour Sunday night at Boston's historic Fenway Park, a fitting venue and fitting opening song for the aging but irrepressible rockers
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Females On Fire
Created by notable indie artist Gilli Moon, the FEMALES ON FIRE CD celebrates 30 talented female artists from around the world, delivering songs in a tapestry of different genres & styles of music dedicated to messages empowering femininity, human equality, love, communication and vitalityTechnorati Tag: Music
Friday, August 19, 2005
Rockin' Country Style
Rockin' Country Style - a discography of rockabilly records from 1951-1964, with song samples, band and artist lists, timelines, and a geographical index
Dead Air Space
Dead Air Space - group blog by Thom Yorke and other members of British alternative rock band Radiohead
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Remembering Never
Remembering Never - official site of the hardcore band. Contains news, tour dates, media, bio, and links
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Trevor Nigel
Trevor Nigel - Toronto based hip-hop artist. Includes news, biography, downloads, and photos
Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio
Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio - vocal, guitar, and bass trio delivering classical and modern jazz along with folk tunes and original pop
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
The Lady Bugs
The Lady Bugs - official site for The Lady Bugs, an energetic children's music group comprised of four sisters. Provides tour dates, biography, and photos
Monday, August 15, 2005
U2 honoured by Portugal
Portugal awarded Irish rockers U2 the country's Order of Liberty on Sunday to honour the band's humanitarian efforts. President Jorge Sampaio awarded the Dublin four -- lead singer Bono, guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. -- the order at the presidential palace a few hours before a concert in Lisbon
NY musical 'Lennon' to open amid sniping at Ono
A new musical about John Lennon opens in New York this weekend and the cast and director are hoping a major overhaul since it was first seen in San Francisco will win over audiences and sniping critics. A 10-day delay to the opening of "Lennon" to allow last-minute changes has only fuelled the rumour mill, with Lennon's widow Yoko Ono coming in for some harsh jibes
Orchard Solidifies Position in Canada
The Orchard, the leading distributor and marketer of independent music in the world, today announced a partnership with The Orange Record Label, a leading Canadian independent music company. In addition to making its large catalogue available to The Orchard for global digital distribution and marketing, Orange will also serve as an aggregator for The Orchard, sourcing the best Canadian independent music into The Orchard's global distribution platform
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Dave Millsap: Feeling Lucky
13 original songs of Texas Roadhouse, Love Songs Honkytonk and Blues by this Grammy nominated guitarist from Fort Worth TexasTechnorati Tag: Music
Jeff Black
Jeff Black - mixes elements of americana, bluegrass, and rock to create a distictive sound
Doctor Atomic
Doctor Atomic - John Adams and Peter Sellars' opera about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb
Jaguar Wright
Jaguar Wright - official site of the Philadelphia soul singer includes bio, song samples, gig dates, and more
Friday, August 12, 2005
School for the Dead
School for the Dead - official site for the power-pop band led by Henning Ohlenbusch
Alejandra Guzman
Alejandra Guzman - official site for the performer known as the Queen of Spanish Rock
Long John Baldry
Long John Baldry - official site of the late British blues legend, particularly known for his associations with former band members Rod Stewart and Elton John
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Dilettante's Dictionary
Dilettante's Dictionary - a reference for audio and electronic music terminology
Jessica Harp.net
Jessica Harp.net - official site for the musician. Includes news and tour information
Guitar Blog
Guitar Blog - news and reviews of guitars and basses, from a longtime collector and renovator
Create Digital Music
Create Digital Music - news blog for digital musicians, from vintage analog gear to new interactive interfaces
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Sons and Daughters
Sons and Daughters - official site for the pop band from Glasgow, U.K. Features photos of the band, bios, reviews, discography, and audio/video downloads
Life With Jonas
Life With Jonas - raw and energetic indie rock band from the the San Francisco Bay Area
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
George Street Festival
George Street Festival - annual music fesitval featuring live entertainment from Newfoundland and Canadian acts
Official Jerry Garcia Store
Official Jerry Garcia Store - music and video, downloads, and artwork by Jerry Garcia
Monday, August 08, 2005
Nettwerk Signs with iLoop Mobile for Mobile Content Distribution
iLoop Mobile, Inc. has announced that Nettwerk, a leading record label, artist management company and music publisher, has selected iLoop Mobile to create Nettwerk's mobile storefront to distribute ringtones, screensavers, and additional mobile content initially in the U.S., with rollout to Canada, Europe and other countries within the year
Elijah Wood to launch record label
The Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood is such a fan of rock music he's decided to launch his own record label. Wood will open the as-yet-untitled label later this year and he's hoping to attract a wide range of acts. The 24-year-old says: "Since I was 13, I've been utterly obsessed with music. There's a wealth of amazing bands out there who have nowhere to go. I want to have the chance to release things that might not necessarily get released otherwise."
Friday, August 05, 2005
Yahoo! Audio Search
Yahoo! Audio Search is the largest index of audio content on the Web today, with over 50 million audio files (consider that the average music service has 1 million files, and the next largest audio engine has 12.5 million). This includes structured data from music service catalogs, but more importantly crawled data from across the Web
AllClassicalHall.com
AllClassicalHall.com - a forum devoted to concerts, performers, and CD reviews. Contribute to make the classical music come alive
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys - official site for the musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio, and lyrics by Bob Crewe
The Color Purple
The Color Purple - official site for the musical based on the novel by Alice Walker. Book by Marsha Norman. Music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Mr.Fastfinger: Guitar Shred Show
Mr.Fastfinger: Guitar Shred Show - create your own licks and play along with Mr Fastfinger and the Mountain of Tapping Dwarfs
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Neil Turbin
Neil Turbin - official site of the thrash metal vocalist and original lead singer of Anthrax
Stephen Pearcy
Stephen Pearcy - official site of the former lead singer of Ratt. Offers news, tour dates, interviews, and more
Kevin DuBrow
Kevin DuBrow - official site of the Quiet Riot frontman. Features news of current projects, discography, downloads, and more
The Lovehammers
The Lovehammers - official site for the Chicago-based modern rock quartet fronted by Marty Casey
Mike Nielsen
Mike Nielsen - playing improvisational and contemporary jazz on electric and acoustic guitar
Miranda Lambert
Mirandalambertmusic.com - official Sony music site featuring music samples, pictures, news, and more
Monday, August 01, 2005
3 UK adds EMI to musical phone deals
Mobile video phone pioneer 3 UK has teamed up with record label EMI Group Plc and will add full-length music tracks from artists such as Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Joss Stone to its phones
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