Last legs of the music industry

The big wigs at the multi-billion dollar record companies are sweating, much like the fat cats at the businesses hit by the credit crunch; but their problems started long before the banker’s did. They are losing money to illegal file sharing. And there is no way to stop it. Or so they think. Read more

All we need is love!

Where has the love gone? The music industry used to be such a happy place. Bursting with freedom and creativity. Where else would four young men back in the early 70s be free to run about on stage, blood flowing out of their mouths and wearing black studded leather outfits while singing about “Doctor Love?” But now the two are heading their separate ways. And the culprit; file sharing. Read more

File-Sharing here to stay

P2P music ‘pirates’ have always been seen as the bad guys. Stealing off the record companies and giving away music for the appealing price of nothing. But now these Robin Hoods of the music industry may be changing this perception. Read more

Shockwaves NME Awards 2010

The biggest names in the UK music scene gathered to join the always entertaining Jarvis Cocker and his lovable maths teacher charm, as he hosted the 2010 NME Awards. Read more

Glastonbury To Keep Flags

Glastonbury Festival will this year not follow the example of Leeds, Reading and Download Festivals by banning flags after festival goers voted not to ban the iconic eyesores. Read more

Vampire Weekend Preview Contra

New Vampire Weekend album ‘Contra’ has been made available to listen in full on the bands Myspace page before it’s release. Read more

Futureheads Preview New Material

The Futureheads are to give fans a sneak preview of material from their new album in their last gig of 2009. Read more

Has John Frusciante Left the Red Hot Chili Peppers?

According to reports, John Fruciante has left Red Hot Chili Peppers. The guitarist has apparently quit the band for the second time persue his own music. Read more

Introducing…The Revoffs

Life’s looking good for the Revoffs. Ahead of supporting the almost famous ‘Little Comets’ in the Hull leg of their tour, they are in high spirits and looking forward to what will hopefully be an even more successful 2010. Read more

Rihanna Eyeing Up Glastonbury Appearance

Rihanna yesterday announced that she would “love” to play at Glastonbury next year, following the success of Jay Z two years ago. Read more

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