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News: Interview

Grammy-Nominated Composer Christopher Tin on Writing Music for Video Games

February 5, 2011

Christopher Tin is a quick study. Thanks to a chance connection at his college reunion, the Santa Monica-based composer recently got the opportunity to create his first video game score, and he made the most of his chance: “Baba Yetu," the theme of Civilization IV, is the first piece of video game music ever to be ...

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News: Recording

Iron and Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean (Warner Brothers, 2011)

February 5, 2011

Iron & Wine, originally a pseudonym for singer songwriter Sam Beam began as a solo project for guitar and voice and Beam's spectral and haunting songs. Over the years it has grown into a full band, and this years album features a full rock 'n' roll ensemble that help flesh out the music but still never ...

News: Economics

32 Different Ways Artists Can Make Money...

February 5, 2011

But which ones are really producing serious revenues? Here 32 different possible possible revenue streams for artists, as compiled by the Future of Music Coalition (FMC). The group is currently conducting a survey of musicians to figure out which streams are working the best. A. If you are a composer or songwriter, here are possiblerevenue streams ...

News: Economics

How to Invest Millions in Your Favorite Artists, Tax Free...

February 5, 2011

Want to invest in your favorite artists, and take advantage of tax shelters in the process? No, there's not a 1-800 number to call. But UK-based Power Amp Music is now putting out a callfor a 10 million pound ($16.1 million) artist-focused investment fund, one that includes lots of shelters for those who qualify. This is ...

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News: TV / Film

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Scores a Huge Super Bowl Ad...

February 5, 2011

Bank Robber Music and Deutsch LA are toasting a huge one. Rather, a ginormous one. Because the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is not only getting featured in the upcoming “21st Century Beetle" campaign by Volkswagen—they're getting splashed during Super Bowl XLV. The group just tipped the inclusion to Digital Music News this morning. The spots will ...

News: Technology

The Balls on Grooveshark: Full-Track Embedding Now Live...

February 5, 2011

Is it kosher to allow anyone to embed full-length song streams into their site? That is, the full-length song streams of major label artists, independent artists, and any other artist for that matter? We've heard that labels have been hesitant to hand out this right—for obvious reasons—though Grooveshark is marching forward with this very cool feature. ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, February 4-10

February 5, 2011

Sometimes our jazz scene seems like a perfect storm—many forces of artistic nature converging on one or two nights. That can make decisions very difficult but there is luxury in having such choices! Don't get lost in hesitation—whatever you choose, you'll be a winner. Highlights, Last Week The Hollywood Cabaret/1930s with Arne Fogel, Maud Hixson and ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Marc Copland and Tim Hagans with Doug Weiss and Bill Stewart at Chris' Jazz Cafe - 2/26/11

February 4, 2011

Marc Copland & Tim Hagans with Doug Weiss & Bill Stewart Live at Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA 215-568-3131 Saturday February 26th, 2011 8PM Show ~ $22, 10PM Show ~ $20 The Quartet of Marc Copland & Tim Hagans accompanied by longtime Copland partners Bill Stewart and ...

News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Wayne Wallace (Part 4)

February 4, 2011

Some occurrences in our lives play such a serious impact upon our outlooks, that they forever change our perspective upon the future. For a musician, most of these events come through interactions with other people, most often when least expected. All of a sudden, the people surrounding the music become equally if not more important than ...

News: Recording

Red Garland and Lockjaw Davis

February 4, 2011

Some jazz contemporaries were perfect for each other but never recorded. Charlie Parker and Clifford Brown, for example, in the early '50s. Or Art Tatum and Benny Goodman in the '40s. In other cases, some dynamic duos did wind up in a studio together—but strangely didn't record nearly enough. One prime example is Red Garland [pictured] ...