Feb 2009
Should ISPs Pay Music Royalties?
Feb2809:37 AM
Filed in: Opinion
This isn't a new argument, this debate actually goes back about six or seven years. Nor am I suggesting this as a final solution to the financial woes of the music industry.
But the question begs to be asked yet again: Should Internet Service Providers (ISPs) pay digital music royalties?Click To Read More...
Playing For Change: One Love
Feb2708:30 PM
Filed in: Music News
Playing For Change is a movement to connect the world through music.
The act of playing music with people of different cultures, religions, economics and politics is a powerful statement. It shows that we can find ways of working together and sharing our experiences with one another in a positive way. Music has the power to break down the walls between cultures, to raise the level of human understanding. Click To Read More...
What Killed The Music Industry?
Feb2710:35 AM
Filed in: Music News
As you may know, the founders of The Pirate Bay (the world's most popular Bit Torrent site) are currently on trial in Sweden, which is sure to be the most important case the file-sharing community has ever witnessed.
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Did The iPod Kill Album Art?
Feb2610:04 AM
Filed in: Opinion
I think it's safe to say, the iPod has killed album art. Or at least, its changed our perception and emotional connection to it, and the mass appeal it once had.
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The Mix Tape Question
Feb2610:04 AM
Filed in: Opinion
I saw this idea on the SWSW website, where they're asking the following question to bands they interview. So I thought, what the hell...let's toss it out to The Bleeder Blog readers and see what they have to say...
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Concert Junkies Rejoice: Setlist.fm
Feb2609:10 AM
Filed in: Music News
A really cool new social media website has just launched that any serious music fan or collector of live bootlegs needs to check out. Setlist.fm is a free wiki-like service to collect and share setlists.
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A.M. Glory Launches New MySpace
Feb2608:37 AM
Filed in: Music News
Winnipeg's A.M. Glory's has just launched their new MySpace page, alongside a brand new song, "Dance All Night".
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Sharing: Good For Business?
Feb2510:11 AM
Filed in: Opinion
Sharing is good for business.
Just ask Radiohead or Nine Inch Nails, it certainly worked for them. NIN's Ghosts I-IV album was given away for free last year by the artist, but it was also the number one digital download album of the year on Amazon.Click To Read More...
An Important Message From The Entertainment Industry
Feb2405:53 PM
Filed in: Opinion
Funny cartoon inside...
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Twitter Meets Music Blog: Blip.fm
Feb2210:45 AM
Filed in: Music News
Are you on the cutting edge of Web 2.0 and like to be part of the latest social networking sites?
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U2 Review: No Line On The Horizon
Feb2108:02 PM
Filed in: Opinion
I'll admit, I was frightened to listen to the new U2 album. I really, really don't like the first single, Get On Your Boots.
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Beneath The Surface: Women In Rock
Feb2111:18 AM
Filed in: Opinion
Have you ever noticed in politics that when a female representative doesn’t win the votes, they almost never run again the following year? It appears as though career-oriented women today tend to fall off the horse and never seem get back on. The same thing appears to happen in today’s music industry.
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Free The Internet!
Feb2002:10 PM
Filed in: Opinion
Ok, time for me to rant a little.
One of the beauties of the internet is its ability to eliminate borders and geographical boundaries and for everything to be accessible to everyone, everywhere (unless in you're in China or another country who's access is controlled by the government).
But lately, when it comes to music and movies, the internet machine is continually throwing road blocks in front of my browsing tendencies.
You see, I'm a Canadian. And apparently that's a problem.
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Former NIN Drummer Has New Ideas For Album Promotion
Feb2010:37 AM
Filed in: Music News
You know how Nine Inch Nails tie the digital goods (which can be duplicated ad infinitum) to scarce goods (merch, collector’s items, signed items, etc) to engage their audience and give them a chance to choose how much they’re willing to spend and what exactly they’re getting for their money?
Well, their former drummer Josh Freese has a new album, and he has decided to take the concept a couple of steps further.
It's pretty funny to see Josh taking the piss out of Trent Reznor for his ideas on releasing numerous "Special Edition Packages".
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This Is What A Criminal Looks Like
Feb1909:57 AM
Filed in: Music News
In case you haven't heard, the popular bit torrent site Pirate Bay is currently on trial in Sweden, with the plaintiffs being Warner Bros, MGM, EMI, Colombia Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Sony BMG and Universal.
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SXSW '09: Music Player
Feb1909:55 AM
Filed in: Music News
"In its 22 years, SXSW has grown from a tiny music festival in the Texas capital into a massive, unavoidable media beast that reflects, discusses and showcases trends in culture and media but also often creates them." - National Post, 3/13/08
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$99 Music Videos
Feb1909:54 AM
Filed in: Music News
$99 Music Videos is an independent music channel of music videos, all made for $99 or less.
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EA's NHL 09 Features TV Heart Attack
Feb1306:14 PM
Filed in: Music News
Big news! Thorny Bleeder's very own TV Heart Attack has three songs featured one of the world's most popular game franchises ever, the NHL series.
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Best Storefront EVER
Feb1306:14 PM
Filed in: Opinion
Ok, If you've been online in the past few days, and you're a music junkie, the chances are pretty good you've already seen this photo. But if not...you gotta' see this.
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Featured Artist: Over The Coals
Feb1110:25 AM
Filed in: Featured Artist
Vancouver seems to be turning into quite a hotbed of upcoming world class metal in the past few years; Six Inches Of Blood, Bison BC, Southern Death Threat, to name just a few. Add to the list today's featured artist, Over The Coals.Click To Read More...
Video: Seth Godin On Why You Need A Tribe
Feb1011:57 AM
Filed in: Opinion
Seth Godin is one of the world's most acclaimed marketing gurus, authors and speakers. His most recent book, the best-selling "Tribes", is a must-read for anyone interested in becoming a "Leader of a Tribe".
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New Art Of Dying Song
Feb0812:53 PM
Filed in: Music News
Here's a live clip from Youtube of a new song Art Of Dying performed recently in Saskatoon, while on tour with Disturbed.
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New Model For Music Business Profits
Feb0503:38 PM
Filed in: Music News
Last month at Midem Mike Masnick from Techdirt gave a 15 min. presentation on Trent Reznor's successful approach and attitude towards the new music business.
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Art Of Dying In The News
Feb0308:14 PM
Filed in: Music News
News article on Art Of Dying in today's Vernon Morning Star.
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Breaking News
Feb0306:40 PM
Filed in: Music News
...from the Wall Street Journal:
"Ticketmaster and Live Nation are close to a merger, in a deal that would consolidate two of the most powerful forces in the music industry under one roof."Click To Read More...
Featured Artist: Cosmedic
Feb0302:30 PM
Filed in: Featured Artist
Freaky guitar lines, memorable choruses, and eccentric sexy grooves sums up Cosmedic, an independent Vancouver based 4-piece.
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Before The Music Dies
Feb0105:55 PM
Filed in: Opinion
It's been called "the most important film a music fan will ever see."
See for yourself.
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Nettwerk CEO Puts Fans in Charge of Bands
Feb0109:39 AM
Filed in: Music News
The people formerly known as the audience are doing more than just fact-checking newspaper stories, time-shifting TV shows and capturing breaking news on their cameraphones. They are also helping run their favorite bands, designing and voting on concert T-shirts, mixing studio albums and even voting on which cities should be included in a band's tour.Click To Read More...
