Consumed Links - October 7, 2011

Here we go with the almost weekly round-up of things that may have been missed around the web. 


Let's start with this steamy couple. Apparently this "Chick" (age 71) and her drinking buddy (age 54) felt it was a good idea to hook-up in the back of the car where just about everyone who was hungry got a glimpse of the action. (smokinggun)


Recently there was an art show featuring the (maybe or maybe not) artwork of Fab 5 Freddy. Well, according to this article over at Revok1, Freddy should get ready to pay someone. (revok1)  -- What do you think?


There has been a significant amount of talk about indie labels and Spotify. At hypebot, Jay Frank, makes a pretty good argument of why some artists are just not getting paid what they expected. (hypebot)


Although I never heard of many of these, here are some stories about some famous elephants and their deaths. (listverse)  WARNING: Some of this stuff is animal cruelty at its ugliest and there are photos. 


This is relatively old but, if anyone ever cared to listen to David Lee Roth singing acapella..... (WFMU)


How has SoundCloud revolutionized the music industry? Here's how...(fotorater)


And finally, for now.... 


At Billboard --- Why 2011 is the year that digital music broke. (billboard)

Consumed Links - August 5, 2011

Being away from the blogs for a week or so have left so much to get to. Here's another helping of things we all may have missed. 


Did you see that article about the study they did in which they concluded that musicians may be smarter than non-musicians? (huffpost)


The sequel for 'Sin City' has been announced again after several years. (contactmusic)


Ever wonder what happens to your music when you die? (bi)


Over at Music Think Tank it is discussed on how the gap can be bridged between cliquey music scenes. (mtt)


Congrats to Life of Agony's Keith Caputo for his bravery discussing his gender re-assignment. (1stfive)


And finally, for now....


Did you see the robots playing Marilyn Manson's 'The Beautiful People'? Check it out here - mm

Consumed Links - August 1, 2011

Here we go again.... let's see what we missed. 


For those that love the show 'The Walking Dead', AMC has an interview with executive producer, Gale Ann Hurd, in which she discusses a few things for the next season.  (amc)


Now that Spotify and turntable.fm are licensed by BMI, a record number are getting paid. (musicindustryreport)


The CEO of eMusic recently stated that their business will be huge. Here is why... (BI)


The maker of Angry Birds is being sued for patent violation. (mashable)


A judge has reduced the million dollar fine for Jammie Thomas-Rassett. (prefix)


And finally, for now...


Music Bloggers Hack Record Industry by Launching Indie Labels via wired. (huh?)

Consumed Links - July 8, 2011

That's right... it is that time again.


I never realized that these people did not get to enjoy the monetary gain that came from their work.
10 CULTURAL GIANTS WHO DIED COINLESS (mental_floss)


So, the labels have reached a new agreement with the ISPs? (billboard)


Shia LeBouf is going to shoot a Marilyn Manson doc? I am as confused as some of you. (nme)


Over at the Spin magazine site, Slayer's Kerry King shares with us some of his favorite things. (spin)


Is the world ready for a new album by Puscifer? (1stfive)


Knowledge Magazine recently did an interview with Vast Aire. (kmag)


Ghostface Killah is being sued over the 'Iron Man' theme. (starpulse)


And finally, for now.....


Staind has recently revealed new album information. (metalunderground)

Consumed Links - May 27, 2011

I hope you are all having a great week! Here's another round-up of things you may have missed.


Mental_floss takes us back in time... let's take a look at the Beatles' first record. (mental_floss)


I have never heard of a lyrebird before. NPR has an interesting article questioning whether "nature's living tape recorders" are telling us something. (npr)


Are the big four labels on life support? (seattlepi)


Pamplemoose asks if we would be willing to pay a lot for an online music service. (pamplemoose)


And finally for now....


The top 10 hybrid animals... brought to you by listverse. (here)

Consumed Links - May 23, 2011

Here we go again with a round-up of things found across the webiverse.....


Over at IGN.com they are asking who the best Batman is/was... I found it hard to choose. Well, it wasn't hard for me to say no to Kilmer. That had to have been the worst ever. What do you think? (ign/batman)


So, the RIAA wants to raid CD-pirating plants without warrants? (rollingstone)


Are these truly amazing drum intros? (nme)


The US Senators have decided to reintroduce the internet censorship bill under a new name. (Mi2N)


ListVerse has a list of the Top 10 Positively Portrayed Female Game Characters. (list)


And finally, for now....


Recorded music in the US has actually shown its' first growth in five years. (ewire)

Consumed Links - April 8, 2011

Here's our weekly round-up of things found around the web. 


'Bill and Ted 3' ??? -- Why? (huffpost)


Have any of you artists ever wondered how you can get your music on Pandora? (know)


So, a doctor, feeling a bit festive hires a stripper and now he stands accused of shooting at her. (eur)


What are your favorite opening lines from songs? Flavorwire shares their list. (fw)


Ever wonder why Megadeth does not perform "The Conjuring" anymore? (contact)


Bob Geldof has stated that the music industry will not survive the way it is. Rock 'n' Roll can save it. (rnd)


Autotune threatens the music industry? (dailybeacon)


BlueBeat will have to pay $950K for posting Beatles songs online. (musicindustryreport)


And finally, for now.....


An article over at the Wall Street Journal asks what the appropriate punishment for illegal downloading should be. (wsj)

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 - February 23, 2011

Another round-up of things from across the web....


Here's a great video clip of Rob Zombie performing at the Brixton Academy -- metalunderground


How do singles attract music fans? If you have ever wondered about this, check out a pretty decent article over at The Daily Telegraph. 


Recently, 164 drug addicts broke out of rehab -- eurthisnthat


Meanwhile.... the Vietnamese government is seeing to ban online access games --  ign


Are you a fan of the show 'Futurama'? Here are some interesting facts about the characters... -- mental_floss


And lastly, for now....


Italian producers Giacomo Godi & Emiliano Nencioni have sampled the club classic, "The Sound" and  Kevin Saunderson is hitting back. -- side-line

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!

Consumed Links - November 24, 2010

Due to the holiday this will be a short week of posts. Here are a few things to tide you over....


Can't Hollywood come up with something original? Apparently Warner Bros. is set to remake the 1992 movie, "Buffy The Vampire Slayer." (thewrap)


URB magazine recently posted an interview with DJ Eclipse and Joe Abajian of Fat Beats... (urb)


Industry Execs Call out PC magazine for encouraging piracy??? Really. (billboard)


And finally...


Ky-Mani Marley has put out a memoir titled 'Dear Dad'. (Mi2N)


For those of you that celebrate.... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Consumed Links - October 20, 2010

Here we go again with a few things that you may not have seen.....




A woman finds that a hotel worker has been wearing her panties.... READ MORE




Forty Countries agree?   From The Wrap: "A three-year-long behind battle over how far the U.S. and other countries should go in using trade agreements to protect against piracy and counterfeiting ended Monday as the text of a proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement was released by negotiators for 40 countries." READ MORE




Check out  10 Fascinating and Unexpected Origins of Words (via ListVerse)




Now, this is something I had been saying for some time now.... (from Huffington Post) 
Why Companies Should Insist That Employees Take Naps. 




And finally, for now... Why Music Sounds Lousy In 2010....   

Consumed Links - October 1, 2010

September 30th marked the 50th year anniversary for one of our favorite families, The Flintstones.

From mental_floss : 'TV’s favorite stone-age family first visited our living rooms on September 30, 1960. Originally pitched as The Flagstones, television’s first prime-time animated series ran for six seasons and became so popular that companies like Welch’s paid big bucks to get their products advertised by Fred, Wilma, Betty, Barney and Pebbles.' 
READ MORE


Does The DMCA require internet disconnections?  
From ars.technica : 'Torrentfreak ran an article last week about a small US Internet provider called Suddenlink, which apparently disconnects its users for six months after receiving three copyright infringement allegations. When a customer was disconnected and asked the reason, he was told that the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) requires it. But does it?'  
READ MORE




Just because we all can use a distraction once in awhile, here are 10 WTF Images Of Famous People via Listverse. VIEW HERE


And finally, for now.... 
From Yahoo! 'A German student has created a computer game giving players a taste of life as an East German border guard shooting political fugitives fleeing to the West, to the outrage of victims' relatives.' READ MORE 

Consumed Links : June 23, 2010

Here is a look at a few things from around the web ....


The Music Industry put up some very interesting video... Music Industry Lobbyist Calls For Death Penalty For Piracy


I may have tweeted about this one but it is such a good read. Anyone have an opinion on this? Songs Of Innocence.... (ars technica)


Remember the game 'Twisted Metal'? Looks like it's coming back.... ign


On the List Universe we look at 10 Bizarre Deaths.


and lastly for now.... 


The internet as phone service?  Looks like that is what the FCC is ready to say... the wrap. 

Recommended - Rip! A Remix Manifesto

If you haven't seen it by now, here it is. The somewhat controversial doc that features remix/mash-up artist Girl Talk. It brings up some great points and information on samples, how they are/can be used, and much more. Enjoy! Also, don't forget to check out the previous recommendation, "Before The Music Dies."



There is also a pretty good article out there right now about clearing samples... "Clearing Samples."

Recommended - Before The Music Dies

This is a nicely put documentary that I thought needed more attention. The documentary leaves one to wonder, as a fan, where is all the talent that is out there? Feel free to leave a comment and share your thoughts as a music fan or about the doc itself. 





Description: This documentary explores the reason why so few companies currently control the music played on the radio and for sale at retail stores, and whether corporations really have the power to silence musical innovation. 

Consumed Links

Time for another round-up of things that you may have missed around the internet....


A woman in Florida is suing IHOP. The reason? How about something a little extra in her salad like a finger? The proof is in the pictures... - SG


One of my favorite magazines, XLR8R recently did an interview with Pete Hahn , the creative director of retailer Turntable Lab - xlr8r


Billboard gave five mantras for the new music business - billboard 


And finally, for now, Damian Kulash Jr., the lead singer of the band OK Go, recently contributed and article in The New York Times to discuss his bands videos vs the bands label, EMI. - nyt


Happy Reading!

Useless Fact Of The Week

The Doors were the first American rock band to have eight consecutive gold records. 

Dr Dre Suing Death Row

Rapper/Producer Dr Dre has reportedly filed suit against Death Row Records. The suit claims that since he left the label in 1996 he has not been paid royalties for his 1992 album, The Chronic. He also claimed that the 2009 reissue, The Chronic: Re-Lit, was released without his consent. 


In the suit, Dre claims that his lawyers notified the new owners of the label, WIDEawake, about not being paid the royalties and they have yet to pay him. 


Howard King, Dr Dre's (real name Andre Young) lawyer, said in a statement,  "When it comes to paying artist royalties and honoring limits on Dr Dre recordings that could be released, the "new" Death Row Records, to quote out client, 'forgot about Dre'. This lawsuit will make sure they remember." 


Dr Dre is suing for at least $75,000.  


Deathrow Records/WIDEawake Entertainment has yet to release a statement. 

As It Was Read

Here are a few stories that may have been missed or, as I usually call it… my round-up of the news.

 

Billboard is reporting a slip in digital sales…. (billboard)

 

Are we looking at the end of radio as we know it? Industry Ears examines … (IE)

 

$14million paid to WMG execs…. what? (hypebot)

 

A New Jimi Hendrix album is set for release? (nme)

I know some of this is older news but, if you didn’t know, now you do. One more for now….

Arizona Principal Suspended – seems he had poor judgement - (yahoo)

Have a great week!