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News: Opinion

Can Netflix Serve as Model for the Music Business? Billboard vs. Black Rim Glasses

April 30, 2011

Envy is a powerful drug and right now the music industry is suffering from Netflix envy. That's let to an interesting debate between those who believe Netflix' success is a model for the music industry, and those who see radical differences between consumer engagement with visual vs. audio content. Supporting the Netflix model is Billboard's Glenn ...

News: Event

May 9th Marks 8th Edition of SF Music Tech

April 30, 2011

(UPDATED) The latest edition of the SF Music Tech Summit revisits San Francisco on May 9, 2011 at the Kabuki Hotel, bringing together leaders in the music and technology industry. The Spring summit will mark the 8th Summit and fourth year of the bi-annual event, which many Hypebot readers rate among their favorite industry gatherings. Topics ...

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News: Recording

Marcin Wasilewski Trio - Faithful (2011)

April 30, 2011

One of ECM's rising stars is back three years after knocking it out of the park with a sensational album the last time around. Marcin Wasilweski leads a trio from Poland and January, their second album together outside the long shadow of Polish trumpet giant Tomasz Stanko, displayed maturity and subtleties from these young performers that's ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Exodus to Jazz Would Like to Introduce You to Kate Davis on May 7th

May 1, 2011

Local jazz presenter José DaCosta and Exodus to Jazz are bringing vocalist-bassist Kate Davis and her trio to Rochester on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 8:00 pm at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation. Davis will be joined by pianist Noah Kellman and drummer Jake Goldbass accompany to close the current Exodus To Jazz season. A rising ...

News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Facets of Frisell

May 1, 2011

Today, let's examine a few of the many musical facets of guitarist Bill Frisell (pictured), who's coming to St. Louis to perform Thursday, May 12 at the Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St. Usually categorized as a jazz guitarist, Frisell nevertheless has worked in a wide variety of ...

News: Video / DVD

Sat Eye Candy: Muddy Waters

May 1, 2011

WE'D SLEEP OUT IN A HOLLOW LOG ANYTIME FOR YOU, MUDDY! 26 years ago today Muddy Waters left this earth, but his footprint remains, indelible and awaiting each new generation's feet to follow his pathway to the heart of the blues and rock 'n' roll. Here's an assortment of the man's mighty mojo working, both on ...

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News: Opinion

The End of Facebook as an Emerging Artist's Promotion Tool

May 1, 2011

This week The Next Web.com posted a alarming story of how several prominent Facebook pages were deleted for unspecified copyright infringement complaints. The episode gave a rare window into the mind of Facebook, their polices and how easy the gift of a free fan-magnet can have serious hidden costs for artists. How would you like to ...

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News: Recording

One Track Mind: Walt Weiskopf, "Love for Sale" (2011)

May 1, 2011

Saxophonist Walt Weiskopf's first-ever in-concert recording Walt Weiskopf Quartet: Live, issued earlier in the month on Colorado-based Capri Records, is special in another personal way. It's dedicated to drummer Tony Reedus, who died from a pulmonary embolism less than a year after this show was recorded in April 2008 on the campus of the University of ...

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News: Recording

Joe Jackson - Volume 4 (2003)

May 1, 2011

By Mark Saleski Warning: Listening to the Joe Jackson Band's 2003 release Volume 4 may give you a strong urge to dig out your skinny tie (c'mon, you know you wore one!) from the back of the closet. You may find yourself heading to the hair salon for no apparent reason. You will, of course, realize ...

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News: Recording

The Captain Black Big Band (Posi-Tone, 2011)

May 1, 2011

Putting together a big band in these dicey economic times is a tough proposition at best, but pianist and composer Orrin Evans is bucking the odds with this large ensemble that features tight ensemble playing and fine soloing. It is a particularly large band and this allows them to play several distinct textures and work them ...