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Sony Reveals Lackluster Subscription Music Service

December 23, 2010

Spotify failed to launch. It's official now. Sadly, that news isn't surprising. In the background of this digital music drama, songshas launched their own lackluster music subscription service. “Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" will launch in the U.K. and Ireland for starters, but Sony has plans to bring it stateside in 2011. Don't hold your breath. ...

What's Ahead for 2011? Benjamin Campbell: It Will Bring Further Consolidation in the Music Industry.

December 23, 2010

As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions—one looking forward and the other back. Here Benjamin Campbell, Founder + CEO, OurStage.com, anwsers. Hypebot: What do you see as the most important business and consumer trends that will shape the music industry in 2011? Benjamin Campbell: I ...

Why Depression and Great Music Go Hand In Hand

December 23, 2010

Artists are among the top ten professions likely to suffer from depression. In a study published by Health.com, people working in the arts ranked as the fifth most likely to suffer from depression. About 9% of creative people reported an episode of major depression in the previous year. They also have higher rates of mood disorders. ...

What's Ahead for 2011? Brenden Mulligan: We'll See a Lot More Fan Engagement Tools Appear.

December 23, 2010

As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions—one looking forward and the other back. Here Brenden Mulligan (@bmull), founder of ArtistData and VP of Strategic Development at Sonicbids, answers. Hypebot: What do you see as the most important business and consumer trends that will shape the music ...

Celtic's Shaq O'Neill Conducts Boston Holiday Pops

December 23, 2010

Trudy Pitts Carney, Jazz Organist, Vocalist -- R.I.P.

December 23, 2010

Trudy Pitts Carney, 78, a Philadelphia-born jazz organist, pianist, and vocalist who played with many jazz greats over a career that spanned more than four decades, died of pancreatic cancer Sunday, Dec. 19, at Chestnut Hill Hospital. She played with jazz greats John Coltrane and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, among others, her daughter said. Actually, “she didn't ...

DVD: Michael McDonald - This Christmas (2010)

December 23, 2010

By Nick DeRiso The Doobie Brothers' ex-frontman sneaks in a few of his former band's more popular tunes during a new Eagle Rock Entertainment DVD, “This Christmas: Live in Chicago." Thankfully, though, Michael McDonald leaves behind the treacly synth-soaked production values of those old records. I'd often wondered what it would have been like if McDonald ...

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, December 24-30

December 23, 2010

2010 is ticking down but the jazz steam is rising high, promising a strong year ahead for music. Highlights, Last Week Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Minnesota Orchestra and Irvin Mayfield Quartet at Orchestra Hall.. I've never heard her better or performing a more diverse repertoire, from Lalo Shifrin to Billie Holiday to Duke Ellington. Even ...

Jazz Around Town: The Holiday Edition....

December 26, 2010

Sorry about the delay. Could be that the holiday spirit overtook me or I was shopping. Whatever, I didn't get to the post until this morning. Good thing I took a day off work so I can work on the post this morning. Not too much going on due to the aforementioned holidays, so I'll just ...

A Sad Note: Jack Tracy is Gone

December 24, 2010