Consumed Links - November 25, 2011

In the midst of the holiday season some people tend to miss some of the things going on around the web. Here's a few things you may have missed. 


Who was recently voted the greatest guitarist of all time in a poll conducted by Rolling Stone? (contactmusic)


The late, great, Peter Steele has been commemorated in Brooklyn Park (metalunderground)


Spin Magazine and Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell take a look back at "Rusty Cage" after 20 years. (spin)


If what Universal alleges is true then Grooveshark may have little chance for defending themselves. (mashable)


Rowdy Roddy Piper recently uploaded this video on FunnyOrDie. Not as funny as I thought it would be. (FOD)


A woman filed a $200,00 lawsuit against American Airlines.... not for a reason you would expect. (eur)


Blogcritics tries to find out who the real drummer is on an early version of The Beatles' "Please Please Me" (blogcritics) 


Over at Slate there is a pretty good article about how drum machines changed pop music over the last 40 years. (slate)


A hand-written letter by Paul McCartney sold for way more than expected. (unkut)


And finally... for now....


Paste has a list of musicians that overcame having missing or damaged fingers. (paste)

Consumed Links - April 15, 2011

Let's just get to it shall we?


Music service Pandora was recently subpoenaed in a federal investigation of apps for smartphones. (billboard)


Universal Music Group launches Groovetown vinyl. (mir)


Listverse has a list of some extreme noses.... (listverse)


Google to send copyright offenders to 'Copyright School'? (politico)


It is being reported that Nintendo will be lowering the price of the Wii. (mashable)


And finally, for now....


In other Nintendo news it is rumored that they will be announcing the successor to the Wii at ES 2011. (3dsblog)

Consumed Links - March 30, 20111

Just in case we missed anything last week, here is a round-up of things found around the web.


Sammy Hagar explains an alien abduction... (yahoo)


Over in Germany a protest group calling themselves, "Bust All Major Labels", is putting up a fight against rights holders blocking music videos on YouTube. (kerascene)


Did you know that AOL streams complete albums for new releases? (aol new music)


Well, we all know that MySpace is working its way toward a slow and painful death.... is it time for the artists to abandon ship? (side-line)


Universal Music has announced a new way to promote its new talent.. (musicindustryreport)


Over at Music Think Tank the challenges with subscription music is discussed. (mtt)


And finally, for now, A group of hackers have attacked the website for BMI. (rollingstone)

Consumed Links - January 26, 2011

Here we go with another round-up of things found around the web.


There is a pretty interesting list over at Listverse featuring the Top 10 Vampire Serial Killers.


WARNING: Do not read that article if you are squeamish. These were pretty sick individuals.




Billboard poses the question... Where Will Musicians Go After Myspace?




I am not sure if I ever got around to sharing this article. However, it is a pretty good write-up on Down lead-singer (former Pantera) Phil Anselmo. Far Beyond Driven




If a dog chews on a bible.... should it be burned? Church Lady




Have you seen the ad for the chicken place Flavor Flav just opened? tmz




Also... Appeals Court Kills Universal's Lawsuit Over Re-Selling Promo CDs.




Well, that's it for now. Until next time..... enjoy!

Kurt

It has been 15 years......

I remember when I first heard the news. I was watching MTV after a boring day at school. Unplugged was on....it was Nirvana. I had an idea.... with my newest disposable camera I was going to practice taking pictures of the t.v. I didn't know why I felt compelled to do it. Then, after the episode MTV News Breaking News.... Kurt Loder delivers the news.... my heart sank.

I developed the film. I got two decent pictures. There is something haunting in one of them. It was one of those moments where Cobain looks up at the camera and almost looks completely at peace. I still have that picture. Because of the t.v. lighting and the lighting from the stage.... there's this blueish haze around Kurt. It's ghostly in my opinion.....and sad.

I wasn't just some crazed fan of Nirvana. I felt a lot in the lyrics, the music, the truth that was in Kurt's eyes. It's a shame what fame can do to you.

I wanted to post a video... one that still after all this time affects me a little. I find it as haunting as the picture I took. Unfortunately Universal Music Group won't let me embed it from YouTube. That and well....there's Courtney...(if you know what I mean). Tonight I am listening to as much Nirvana as I can cram in....a reminder that I am older now than Kurt was when he died. Reminding myself to live my life. Taking in the lesson.

Here's the link: You Know You're Right

UMG vs. EFF

In May 2007 Universal Music Group sued a Los Angeles-based trader on eBay. Troy Augusto, who runs the business called "Roast Beast Music Collectibles", makes a living selling rare albums he bought at second-hand record stores.

UMG is suing Augusto for copyright infringement. They are saying that some of the items he offered for sale online were promotional copies and were not authorized for sale to the public.

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a digital rights lobby group, is taking on the case on Augusto's behalf and is counter-suing Universal.

In regards to promotional copies, for quite some time record companies have maintained that they own these items and may ask for them to be returned at any time.

Due to the promo items that were contained in the eBay auctions from Mr Augusto, this is the argument that is close to being tested in court.

UMG's lawyers allege "Augusto's unauthorized distribution of the UMG promo CDs violated UMG's exclusive right to distribute its copyrighted works" in legal documents filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California.

This is a battle that will possibly shake things up for a bit.