From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Remembering Michael Jackson: RIP

June 25, 2009

Like the rest of the music world, I am in complete and utter shock regarding the sudden death of Michael Jackson.  Setting aside any negative commentary, controversies, or accusations in recent history, there is NO doubt the profound impact Michael Jackson had on the music world. I may be a prog rock and metal junkie [...]

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Twitter Is No Magic Pill For Record Industry

June 24, 2009

Yesterday, a information emerged from the NPD group that suggests Twitter users purchase more music.  Of the 4,000 Internet users surveyed, approximately one third of Twitter users had purchased a CD in the past three months with 34 percent saying they had purchased a digital download.  Goodie? Until now, I have refrained from discussing anything [...]

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The Jazzy Side of Iggy Pop on “Préliminaires”

June 16, 2009

I will be the first to admit, I am not a big punk fan.  I enjoy listening to it once in a while, but it isn’t a musical style I actively look for.  That said, every true rock fan has at least heard of Iggy Pop, often considered “the Godfather of Punk.”  I truly believe [...]

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Why Dwell on the Napster Past, Contemplate the Future of Music

June 9, 2009

Last week, ReadWriteWeb brought back Napster.  Rather, it summed up the state of the music industry with the original Napster as the focal point. At least, that was my interpretation.  I don’t need to pour salt on those old Napster wounds.  Many of us remember the moment fans felt betrayed by Lars, but a felt [...]

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A Priceless Tweetpic: To Trent, From #Eric

June 4, 2009

A picture can say a thousand words, but this one says so much more. The image was posted by Veronica de la Cruz.  It is a thank you note to Trent Reznor from Veronica’s incredibly sick brother, Eric. What do you do when the government bureaucracy interferes with saving the life of your brother and [...]

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CSO goes Jazzical and Gets Scorched: Part II

June 1, 2009

Previously, I began discussing the Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert featuring jazz-inspired works.  You can review Part I of this article to read about Three Black Kings by Duke Ellington, the first work on the program. Considering these kinds of works are rarely performed by symphony orchestras, I thought it warranted breaking this story into two [...]

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