Last.fm, the CBS-owned online music network, is launching a free music on demand service that will allow users to listen to their favorite tunes anytime. Reuters is reporting that Last.fm has partnered with the four largest music companies worldwide and has obtained the cooperation of more than 150,000 individual music labels and artists to provide the new on-demand service with content.
Last.fm Launches New On-Demand Music Service
Online Music Sales Up - CD Sales Continue To Decline
The sale of the music albums in the United States dropped 9.5% in 2006. The drop continues a downward spiral that has plagued the US recording industry of the past several years. But despite the record low number of album sales in the US, online digital tracks are selling briskly.
Bands Want Scalpers To Pay Royalties
Considering that the sales of CDs has been declining for some time now, it’s not really a surprise that bands, agents and record labels are looking to recoup some lost income anyway they can. But surprisingly, music acts are now seeking a piece of the action from an unlikely source: scalpers.
The Biggest Unknown Band in the World: Rush!
The Canadian progressive rock band, Rush, have been playing together with the same lineup for more than 30 years. The power trio has just released a new “comeback” album (Snakes and Arrows) and has embarked upon a world tour that will take them from Brazil, throughout the continental US, to Germany, the UK, and Scandinavia.
Mellencamp Pisses Off the Mayor of Jena Louisiana
John Mellencamp’s new song and accompanying video has the Mayor of racially divided city of Jena, Louisiana, fuming. Mayor Murphy McMillin wrote an open letter condemning the song saying:
Girl Power Is Alive And Well: ‘Spice Girls’ Reunion In London Sells Out In Less Than A Minute
Thirty-eight ticks on a clock is all the time it took for the ‘Spice Girls’ to sell out their London reunion gig that is set for December 15th. The band, which consists of Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham), Scary Spice (Melanie Brown), Baby Spice (Emma Bunton), Sporty Spice (Melanie Chisholm), and Ginger Spice (Geri Halliwell), is embarking on a well publicized 25 date tour. The band filled the ticket orders so quickly that extra dates have been added in London for Dec 16 and 18 and Jan 2. Demand for the tickets was staggering to see the 90’s girl group as 1 Million people registered their names for the chance to get
tickets.
U2 - The Ultimate Music Band That Transcends Boundaries
It was in 1976 when 14 year old Larry Mullen Jr., an aspiring drummer, posted a bulletin ad in a Dublin high school board, seeking musicians to form The Larry Mullen Band. Among those who effectively auditioned at Mullen’s residence were two guitarists — Adam Clayton (bass) and Dave Evans (later known as The Edge). Another member, Dik Evans, Dave’s brother, became the third guitarist. After a few gigs and practices, Paul Hewson, the band’s vocalist, (who we know currently as Sonny Bono) would later step in as the group leader, much to Larry Mullen’s satisfaction. And the band’s name would be changed to Feedback.
Madonna’s Marriage Mayhem
Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s marriage is in dire straights according to the British tabloids. Ritchie has confided in friends that the marriage is, “Is hanging by a thread.” He has also called the superstar singer, “controlling.” This comes after the couple had undergone counseling. Sources that saw the couple dining at a restaurant , that was cut short by them arguing, overheard some spicy conversation. The sources added, “The atmosphere between them was more than frosty. Guy was the one who was raising his voice most - you couldn’t help but hear what he was saying. They were sitting in a corner booth and he was telling her that he’d had enough of her being controlling all the time and that something had to give. Madonna tried to give back to him, but he would just talk over her.”
Jessica Simpson’s Mom Lashes Out at Poor Performance
Jessica Simpson cannot seem to get a break lately. Earlier this week, Simpson embarrassed herself in front of President Bush at a tribute to DollyParton. Parton was also in attendance to see Simpson have a diasterous performance of her hit ‘9 to 5′ and Simpson was visibly shaken as she hurried off the stage. Simpson’s sister, Ashley, had a similar experience happen to her at Saturday Night a few years back and the clips were shown this week asking which one was worse. Jessica Simpson’s own mother, Tina, didn’t mince words when asked about the awful performance. She told tmz.com that Jessica’s mishap was “embarrassing” and “unprofessional.” She also said that Jessicia should have been more prepared (she forgot the some of the lyrics to the song). Tina Simpson went so far as to say if Jessica doesn’t want to put the work into her career in singing, she should just quit.
The Evolution of Ciara
She hit the world with her debut album Goodies back in September 28, 2004 revitalizing hip-hop to the point where everybody was ready to bring their dancing shoes back out. They call her the princess of crunk and R&B, making her mark with hit singles, Goodies, Oh featuring Ludacris, One Two Step. Ciara was like a breath of fresh air giving teens something new to bump to and enjoy sending a positive message. The “newbie” was able to go on tour with teen sensations like Bowow and Chris Brown, and with Gwen Stefani. In July she released the DVD video of all of her videos.
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