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iTunes LP Now Available To Indie Artists
Previously only available to major labels, independent artists and labels can now take advantage of the iTunes LP rich media format for the iTunes store.
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Marginal Talent in the Music Industry
Success in the music industry is more proportional to talent than in other industries, it is minuscule differences in vocal ability that separates the superstars.
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The History of Rock - The Rise of Delta Blues
The history of rock doesn't begin with The Beatles, Elvis Presley or even Chuck Berry. It starts in the deep south, with the birth of what is known as the Delta blues.
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The History of Bing Crosby's White Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas and learn about the history of the classic Christmas song White Christmas. From an Academy Award to 100 million copies sold.
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Face and Neck Stretches for Musicians
Doing regular neck and face stretching exercises improves musician health, leading to increased flexibility, dexterity, coordination and blood circulation.
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Understanding Musician Injuries
Musicians are prone to injury from repeating a motion countless times when practicing. A better understanding of music injuries is vital for musicians' health.
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The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour
For Trans-Siberian Orchestra fans all over North America, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra winter concert tour is a great series of shows full of Christmas music.
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Merchandising for the Unsigned Band
Music will sell to people whose ear it catches, and logo merchandise will sell for different reasons. A band can set up the merch table to make money.
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How to Create the Perfect Open Mic Night
Design and run a weekly event for the talented and not so talented musicians in your area. Great way to enjoy live music, discover local talent and meet other music fans.
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Staying Safe on the Road
Touring can be fun and exciting for bands, especially the first tour. There are, however, dangers that a band should take measures to avoid on the road.
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Advance Marketing for Touring
Simply booking a tour will not guarantee that fans will show up to see a band. A little long-distance marketing is in order to ensure they will.
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A History of Emo Music and its Punk Heritage
Emo, short for emotional, covers many different styles of emotionally charged punk rock and has been warped and convoluted over the many years of the genre's existence.
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Marketing an Unsigned Band with Internet Radio
Radio airwaves are no longer confined to AM and FM, and today a band can market its music by way of the resources available on the Internet.
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Classical Crossover Music
Classical crossover music, sometimes just referred to as "crossover", once just a novelty, now seems to be becoming a genre in its own right.
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Copyright Criminals
Copyright Criminals uses the words and opinions of some music industry heavyweights to debate the issue over use of and compensation for sampling.
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Spotify And the Future of Music
Spotify, an online music program aimed to make music distribution easy, has a ways to go, but may still end up helping the music industry in the long run.
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Getting Bands Out of Their Own Back Yards
After a band has had several successful local gigs, it will likely want to take the show on the road.
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Internet Resources for the Unsigned Band
Setting up a MySpace and taking advantage of social networking are only the first steps in promoting a band on the Internet. The WWW offers so much more.
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Hyping Bands on the Internet : EMail & Articles
Marketing music on the Internet can cost little to nothing. All a band needs to invest is time and creativity.
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Hyping Your Band on the Internet
Bands without record deals must find ways to market themselves so that they have the resources and experience necessary to land a recording contract.
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Getting the Music Out There
Bands without record deals must get gigs so that they have the resources and experience necessary to land a recording contract.
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Recording the First Demo
Landing a music gig means marketing to prospective venues. In order to accomplish that, a band will need a demo.
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Making the Music Count
Before promotion, shopping for a record deal, or releasing song one, a band must have a grasp of a very basic principle - that is, how to write music that sells.
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Web Celebs
Nowadays, it's possible for artists to gain recognition and even record deals by posting their music on the internet.
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Plagiarism in Music
Plagiarism in music occurs when an artist represents another artist's work-melody, motif, and/or lyrics-as their own, and often results in lawsuits.
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The Dear Hunter On Tour: Exclusive Interview
Casey Crescenzo talks with suite101.com about The Dear Hunter's new record, Act III: Life and Death then catches the band performing live at The Marquis Theatre, Denver.
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Our Lady Peace Kick Off 2009 Headlining Tour
Our Lady Peace will kick off the U.S leg of their tour on October 19th in support of their seventh studio album, Burn Burn, which debuted at #41 on the Billboard 200.
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Weezer Return With A Brand New 'Raditude'
Following on the heels of 2008's Weezer (The Red Album), Weezer are already back with a new album.
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Glenn Miller, Band Leader and Music Arranger
Glenn Miller's Orchestra was to bring to World a unique sound which is still popular today, some 60 years after his death.
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The Disappearance of Glenn Miller
On December 15th 1944 Glenn Miller boarded a plane to France, never to be seen again. His disappearance sparked a number of conspiracy theories about what happened.
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Top MP3 Download Sites
As the popularity of music downloading has risen, it has become harder to find the best places to get music online. In this article, the top websites are revealed.
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Indie Heroes Pavement Reunite
Since their breakup at the end of the 90's, numerous rumors of a reunion of the band have circulated for years; confirmed by the band itself, this time it's for real.
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Chuck Berry- A Biography
Chuck Berry has had a great impact on modern music. He was ranked #6 in Rolling Stone's 'Top 100 Guitarists'. This is a concise biography of his life and influence.
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The Dear Hunter On Tour with Thursday, Thrice
The Dear Hunter will hit the road on their own headlining tour in Fall 2009, but first will be running in support of alt rock heavyweights Thursday and Thrice.
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Rolling Stones "Greatest Guitarists of All Time"
This article addresses the advantages and disadvantages of creating the list "The 100 Greatest Guitarists" by Rolling Stone
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'Great Guitarists': Ry Cooder & Stevie Ray
This article provides a short biography of how the number 8 - 7 in the 'Rolling Stone's list of '100 Greatest Guitarists' began playing music and beginning a career
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'Great Guitarists': Keith Richards & Jimmy Page
This article provides a short biography of how the number 10 - 9 in the 'Rolling Stone's list of '100 Greatest Guitarists' began playing music and beginning a career
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The 2009 Voodoo Music Experience
The 2009 Voodoo Music Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana is slated to be one of the biggest festival events of the year.
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Radio in Argentina
Whether living or travelling in another country, accessing their music is always enlightening. In Argentina, there are a number of radio stations worth tuning into.
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The Buddy Holly Crash Site in Clear Lake, Iowa
On February 3, 1959, singers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson, along with their pilot, were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
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Sad Music & Sorrowful Songs- Why Do We Listen?
Music can raise powerful emotions in everyone. Why is it then that people seem to love songs which are based upon sadness and tragedy?
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The Impact of Free Legal Downloads
One of the major waves in the music industry is artists giving their work away for free online. While certain types of musicians have embraced this, not all have.
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Legendary Musician and Inventor Les Paul
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen once stood on a stage with Les Paul and said to him: "Without the things you have done, I wouldn't be able to do half the things I do."
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LIGHTS To Release Debut Album in October 2009
After spending her summer on Warped Tour,Canadian Singer/Songwriter LIGHTS will release her debut album, "The Listening" on Warner Bros Records, October 6th 2009.
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Band of Skulls Play 2009 Lollapalooza
Their debut album, Baby Darling Doll Face Honey, was released exclusively through iTunes in March 2009. Band of Skulls now bring their sound to the United States.
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Three Albums to Listen to in Fall 2009
From Jay-Z, Alice In Chains, to the Swellers, the Fall of 2009 is packed full of promising new albums. Suite101 tells gives three new records worth giving a closer listen
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Brian "Head" Welch Continues To Tour in 2009
Brian "Head" Welch's new album, Save Me From Myself, is out now with a multi-date national tour underway. Welch will join forces with Blinside, and Flyleaf for some dates
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Getting a Booking Agent
Many artists fail to understand the importance of a booking agent and how they can help to further the artists career.
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Brooks & Dunn Breaking Up; Announce Separation
The shocking announcement that Brooks & Dunn would be "calling it a day" was posted by the duo on their website in a statement bringing an end to a very successful group.
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Weather Can Influence Popular Music
It seems the muse of art and song can come from strange places, sometimes even straight from the heavens-literally. Weather related songs are common and universal.
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