International cosmetics powerhouse, Almay, have used South African quintet, Fire Through The Window’s “Do Do Do” in their latest television campaign featuring spokesmodel and actress, Kate Hudson. Fire Through The Window are no strangers to advertising. Their songs have been used before in local ads; twice by iPod, twice by Shox and once each byContinueContinue reading “Fire Through The Window Score International TV Deal”
Category Archives: Labels
Record Labels Suing Limewire for Existence of the Internet | Death and Taxes
The above chart is akin to a horse-and-buggy company making a chart that shows what would have happened to their business if cars were never invented—and then using that chart to sue Chevy for the difference. – Alex Moore via Record Labels Suing Limewire for Existence of the Internet | Death and Taxes.
Sorry: Warner Music Is Just Not Worth $2.5 Billion… – Digital Music News
The crumbling empire known as Warner Music Group simply isn’t worth $2.5 billion (or more), at least according to one heavyweight Wall Street analyst. “Beyond the vanity element that drove Guy Hands/Terra Firma’s disastrous acquisition of EMI, we simply do not see a reason why someone would pay $2.5 billion for WMG, particularly with EMIContinueContinue reading “Sorry: Warner Music Is Just Not Worth $2.5 Billion… – Digital Music News”
Lefsetz Letter » Today’s Music Business Paradigm
Old schoolers think albums don’t sell what they used to because of theft. The real story is albums don’t sell because not enough people care. The audience is scattered. Then again, it’s easy to reach everybody online. You can gain great success. – Bob Lefsetz via Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Today’s Music BusinessContinueContinue reading “Lefsetz Letter » Today’s Music Business Paradigm”
Top Downloads at Rhythm Music Store
1. My Angel Face by Ray Dylan 2. Ek Val Vir Jou (Met Snotkop) by Monique 3. Een Miljoen Woorde by Jakkie Louw 4. Ek Kan Weer In Liefde Glo by Heinz Winckler 5. Die Verlore Seun by Gazelle 6. Sjoe-Sjoe by Die Campbells 7. Houtkruis by Romanz 8. Kopskudkinders by Die Tuindwergies 9. TussenContinueContinue reading “Top Downloads at Rhythm Music Store”
The Grammy Sized Elephant in the Room – Stereo Subversion
There’s plenty of good music out there, and plenty of struggling artists waiting to be discovered. The Grammys may never honor them, but at this point, who cares? – Andy J Smith via The Grammy Sized Elephant in the Room – Stereo Subversion.
Radio Rats – Love Train
The Love Train Project released CD singles from 2009 to 2010, later compiled into an album in November 2010.
BusinessDay – Commission to look into music royalties
“During consultation with the music industry by President Jacob Zuma and the Department of Trade and Industry, allegations were rife that the distribution of copyright royalties was not effective, or that it was not taking place at all,” – Ms Tobias-Pokolo via BusinessDay – Commission to look into music royalties.
Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Trusted Sources
Indie label owners are irascible. They’re more into music than profits. They’re opinionated. They cull through the options and then serve up music you’ll be interested in, if they’ve already gained your trust. – Bob Lefsetz via Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Trusted Sources.
