John McClure on the file-sharing debate

Reverend And The Makers singer Jon McClure has rejoined the debate on illegal file-sharing, speaking out against the likes of Lily Allen and Take That. Saying that there are far more important issues going on in the world today, the singer weighed in on the high-profile musicians who have been commenting on the hot topic.
“It’s [...]

U2 Bring 360 Show to “Saturday Night Live

Bono and Co. performed to an television audience of millions as they served as the musical guest on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. The band performed three songs, a rarity for the live comedy sketch show, plus a fourth track for the studio audience after the end credits rolled. [...]

MP3 players to be made quieter

The European Commission in Brussels has proposed new rules on volumes for MP3 players in a bid to prevent users suffering from hearing problems.Under the new proposals, the maximum setting for all MP3 players and mobile phones with music-playing capabilities should be 80db. Currently, the maximum volume setting on iPods can reach 130db.
It’s easy to [...]

The music industry keeps finding ever more outlandish ways to degrade itself in pursuit of vanishing profits

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve seen Kurt Cobain, Iggy Pop and Daft Punk rendered as video game sprites. And now it seems the world’s biggest bands, or at least those managing their legacies, are tripping over each other to embrace the ultimate in shonky brand extensions: the stage musical.

Green Day’s ‘American Idiot: The [...]

MTV European Music Awards Nominierungen bekannt

Kings of Leon und Lady GaGa sind je drei Mal nominiert. Unter anderem  in der Kategorie “Best Song” gemeinsam vertreten. Neben den internationalen Kategorien gibt es ja auch noch die nationale Ausscheidung. 23 Länder haben je fünf Acts ins Rennen geschickt. Für Deutschland sind es Jan Delay, Peter Fox, Sportfreunde Stiller, Silbermond und Söhne Mannheims. [...]

Lily Allen has confirmed that she is set to step away from music and does not plan to record another album

The singer, writing on her blog, It’s Not Alright, said that she would not be renewing her record contract with her label, EMI. Earlier this month Allen said she was considering a career in acting following her last live music commitments.
Writing about illegal file-sharing and her campaign to encourage people to stop doing it, she [...]

U2 coming back to Europe next summer

Following the success of the 2009 tour, U2 have confirmed that their acclaimed 360° Tour will continue in 2010. European fans who missed out in 2009 will have a new opportunity to experience the U2 360° Tour extravaganza.
10.08. Frankfurt, Commerzbank Arena
12.08. Hannover, AWD Arena
15.08. Horsens, Dänemark, Stadion
20.08. Helsinki, Olympiastadion
25.08. Moskau, Lushniki Stadion
30.08. Wien, [...]

Kasabian: ‘We’re the band to take over from Oasis’

Kasabian’s Tom Meighan and Chris Edwards have said they think the band are the natural successors to Oasis’ musical throne.
Meighan admitted that he was sad that the Gallagher brothers have gone their separate ways, saying: “I’ve heard Liam is going to carry it on without Noel but to me it’s over.” Edwards, meanwhile, said Kasabian [...]

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Lily Allen slams illegal downloads

Lily allen has blasted fans who download music illegally – insisting internet piracy is depriving the music industry of new talent. The singer insists consumers need to pay for music in order to provide record labels with the cash to sign upcoming bands.  And Allen is convinced the industry will suffer if record sales continue [...]