R.E.M.’s manager and lawyer Bertis Downs on how he knew the internet would change music
R.E.M.'s manager and lawyer Bertis Downs had his first inkling of just how serious the digital revolution was going to be at an entertainment...
Meghan Trainor’s Thanksgiving Carols
There are so many Christmas songs, but none about Thanksgiving. Fortunately a very talented young artist is hoping to fill that gap. Jimmy Kimmel...
Diplo & Mad Decent Premiere Awesome Christmas Mixtape
From The Fader:
The jolly fools over at Mad Decent couldn't wait to get this new mixtape off their hands, for good reason: it's a...
Vinyl Music Sales Hit 18-Year High in U.K.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Having mostly been written off in the past by a music industry dominated by digital, vinyl is continuing its resurgence in...
It Costs at Least $500,000 to Break a New Artist
In a study released last week by major label organization IFPI, breaking an artist in a major market requires at least $500,000, and sometimes as much as...
Morrissey speaks on random subjects presented in sealed envelopes.
In this series of clips from IRS Records Presents the Cutting Edge, Morrissey was given random subjects presented in sealed envelopes, each containing a...
Canadian Folk Music Awards winners announced
The winners of the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) were announced this evening at the 10th anniversary gala event in Ottawa, Ontario. Hosted by...
Video: Russell Simmons on the evolution of the music industry
GRAMMY U and All Def Digtial teamed up and interviewed Russell Simmons on the evolution of the music industry - a shift he...
‘South Park’ Creators Animate the Teachings of Buddhist Philosopher Alan Watts
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have applied their well-known animation to the teachings of Alan Watts, a noted British-born philosopher who...
Apple Announces World AIDS Day 2014 Campaign for (RED)
To mark World AIDS Day 2014, Apple and leading app developers are inviting customers to help (RED) achieve the goal of an AIDS-free generation....
The Pretty Reckless’ Manager Gives Advice For Aspiring Musicians
Erica Ramon began working with him to help build the MGMT management company, where she worked with major artists including Thirty Second to Mars,...
Aimee Mann on Learning from The Beatles, Neil Young and Bob Dylan
From Salon:
The 11-year old I was had listened to lyrics in a pretty cursory way – sometimes getting them wrong, as people do. I...
