Music Industry News

Notes from the Net: Miles Honored by Congress; WSQ Teams with M'boom; Metheny's Orchestrion; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews and More.

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
January 12, 2010

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* There's lots of Miles Davis-related news this time around, starting with a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the 50th anniversary of Davis' most famous album, Kind of Blue. Also: Photographer Anthony Barboza shares his memories ...

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Lundvall Steps Aside at Blue Note After 25 Years

Source: HypeBot
January 11, 2010

Ian Ralfini promoted to President of Blue Note and Manhattan

Bruce Lundvall, who has been at the helm of Blue Note for the past 25 years, is stepping away from day to day operations. Ian Ralfini, who has been GM and SVP of EMI's Manhattan Records since 2001, becomes President of the Blue Note and Manhattan labels and will oversee their day-to-day operations including A&R and marketing.

Lundvall has been appointed Chairman Emeritus of the storied jazz label, where he ...

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Chicago's Jazz Scene Grows with Do-It-Yourself Trend

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Surveying the chaos at 1540 West North Avenue, it is hard to believe this former sports bar will soon be a sleek new jazz club. Up front sits a half-built stage. Piles of new and old wood, along with pipes and conduits tagged for disposal, litter the dust-scuffed floor. In back are strewn five big-screen plasma TVs and various kitchen devices. You cant believe how much progress weve made in just two weeks, Greg Pasenko, the 60-year-old co-proprietor, said a ...

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10 Digital Media Trends to Watch in 2010

Source: HypeBot
January 11, 2010

The upheaval being felt in the music industry is playing out is similar ways throughout the entire entertainment and media industries. What's ahead for 2010 is anyone's guess, but that hasn't stopped consultancy Booz & Co. from releasing it's 2010 Media Industry Perspective. Whether you are a fan of predictions or not, this list of trends provides a useful framework to access the music and music tech industry's change efforts. “As 2010 begins, the industry is ...

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Growth in Digital Music Sales Slows

Source: HypeBot
January 11, 2010

An analysis by Billboard's Glenn Peoples of SoundScan data showed that growth in digital music sales is slowing after three years of steady gains. “From 2006 - 2008, annual sales of digital tracks rose between 225 million and 229 million units. In 2009, unit growth fell to 90 million. A similar but less drastic trend is seen in sales of digital albums. From 2006 to 2008, digital albums grew between 15.7 million and 17.5 million units per year. In 2009, ...

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Normal Fans vs. Extreme Fans

Source: HypeBot
January 11, 2010

Is Music Paying Too Much Attention To Uber-Fans?

A new Kelly Research survey that takes a look at nermal fans vs. extreme fans of radio may also provide a glimpse at all branches of fandom including music. Based on a 300 person nationwide survey of music radio listeners, 96% are “Normal" and just 4% are “Extreme" fans.

Normal fans can be very heavy radio users, but rarely visit the station's websites. Extreme fans are more likely website visitors, contest players, ...

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U.S. Justice Dept. Reported Close to Approving Ticketmaster and Live Nation Merger

Source: HypeBot
January 11, 2010

(UPDATED) The Justice Department is poised to approve Ticketmaster's proposed $720 million purchase of Live Nation with some conditions, as early as the end of this month, sources close to the investigation told merger and acquisitions service The Deal Pipeline on Tuesday.

Staff lawyers in the Department Of Justice's antitrust division were reported to be “unenthused" about pursuing the potential vertical competition threats that critics argued would stem from combining the nation's largest ticket seller with its biggest concert promoters. ...

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ticketdisaster.org Says "Not so Fast" to Merger

Source: HypeBot
January 11, 2010

In response to reports of imminent approval of the Ticketmaster Live Nation merger, the public interest and live event industry members of the TicketDisaster.org coalition released the following statement:

“This is just the latest attempt by Ticketmaster and Live Nation to convince the public and the Department of Justice to 'just trust us.' Anyone who has been ripped off by their outrageous fees and inferior service knows that Ticketmaster does not have consumers' best interests in mind," said Sally ...

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