For those aching to hear the pure, lonesome tenor from the Appalachian siren of modern country, the wait isover. With her first release in three years, Patty Loveless is back with her19th CD on a new label, Saguaro Road Records, formed in June 2008 by Direct Holdings Americas Inc. Direct Holdings also markets and sells […]
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette
Exercising with music is a great way to find motivation and distraction during a workout.
Just don’t get too carried away with your iPod karaoke.
JILL BARKER, The Gazette
Published: Tuesday, April 29
Is it just me, or is everyone plugged in these days?
“Nine out of 10 people workout with an iPod or MP3 player,” said Melanie Shernofsky, group […]
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24358965/wid/11915829?GT1=40006
Social networking site finally gets into the groove with licensed songs
By Jake Coyle
Mon., April. 28, 2008
NEW YORK - You’re sitting at home online and suddenly you get an irresistible urge. You absolutely have to belt out R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly” and share it with the world.
You now have that ability, […]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7329323.stm
MySpace in online music project
Networking site MySpace is to launch an online music service in partnership with three major music companies.
The new service MySpace Music is being launched with Universal Music, Sony BMG Music and Warner Music.
Users of the new service will be able to listen to music and watch music videos free […]
Artists pleased alleged music bootlegger shut down
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2008/03/07/artists-raid.html
Last Updated: Friday, March 7, 2008 | 11:18 AM ET
CBC News
Canadian musicians and songwriters are applauding an RCMP raid on a company accused of being a modern-day pirate operation and one of the biggest music bootleggers in Canadian history.
RCMP investigators raided the Winnipeg-based shop […]
Good news for music lovers of all types
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7250594.stm
Music ‘can aid stroke recovery’
Listening to music in the early stages after a stroke can improve a patient’s recovery, research suggests.
The researchers compared patients who listened to music for a couple of hours a day, with those who listened only to audio books, or […]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7244928.stm
Music performers could see a big boost to their lifetime earnings under planned changes to music rights proposed by the European Commission.
The Commission wants to extend the copyright period for music performers from 50 years to 95 years.
British stars like Cliff Richard and Roger Daltrey have been pushing for such a move, […]
Sigh…It just gets worse and worse for those who want to make a living in the music business.
EMI Confirms Up To 2,000 Job Cuts
January 15, 2008, 10:15 AM ET
Andre Paine, London
EMI confirmed today (Jan. 15) that it will cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide in its Recorded Music division as part of a major restructuring […]
“Latifah knows what she’s doing, phrasing with warmth and a touch of jovial flirtation. At least there’s one rapper who can sing.”—The New York Times
Check out Queen Latifah’s rendition of Frank Sinatra’s classic “I’m Gonna Live Till I Die” off her upcoming album Trav’lin’ Light. The album, which hits stores September 25, also features guest […]
International recording artist and industry legend Chaka Khan is releasing her first new studio project in ten years. FUNK THIS is a return to Chaka Khan’s funky/R&B roots produced by hitmakers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
In stores September 25 on SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA) INC.
FUNK THIS contains collaborations with musical powerhouses Mary J. Blige and […]