Russ Solomon, founder of the legendary Tower Records chain, died on Sunday night, while drinking whisky and watching The Oscars. Solomon, 92, died from a heart attack, his son, Michael Solomon, told the Sacramento Bee. “Ironically, he was giving his opinion of what someone was wearing that he thought was…
Category archives: Major Labels
50% Of UK Music Consumption 2017 Was Streaming, 4M Vinyl Records Sold
Stats released by UK label association BPI, based on Official Charts Company data, showed a strong year for recorded music, with consumption across all formats in 2017, growing at its fastest rate in decades. A total of 135.1 million albums or their equivalent were either streamed, purchased on physical format,…
Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Black Panther Still #1
The “Black Panther” soundtrack is on top of the Top 200 for the second straight week with 131,000 total units, down 15% over last week, reports Niesen Music. The album once again scores the top audio on demand stream total, with over 119 million. More of this week’s North American…
Reflections On The Music Of Jóhann Jóhannsson
In this piece, RE Katz reflects on the life and works of Jóhann Jóhannsson, who passed away recently after releasing his most successful solo album Orphée, and the spectacle of hope which his work provides. ___________________________ Guest post by RE Katz of Soundfly’s Flypaper Perhaps it’s fitting that the untimely…
Full List Of Academy Of Country Music Nominees 2018
Chris Stapleton leads the 2018 ACM nominations with 8, Thomas Rhett is just behind with 6 and Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert each had 4. The 53rd annual ACM Awards will air on April 15th from Las Vegas on CBS. Full List Of Academy Of Country Music Nominees 2018 ENTERTAINER…
‘Jeff Buckley From Hallelujah To The Last Goodbye’ By Late Singer’s Manager Due 5/29
For the first time since Jeff Buckley’s passing, his manager. Dave Lory, is sharing what it was like working with the revered and critically celebrated singer-songwriter who died tragically in 1997 at just 30. This spring, Dave Lory’s "Jeff Buckley From Hallelujah To The Last Goodbye," written with music journalist…
Why Vinyl Matters [WATCH]
Here Sunny Stuart Winter sat down to chat with Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike, author of Why Vinyl Matters about the longevity of the format’s resurgence, it’s subcultural capital, and the strong connects which it has with fans. __________________________ Guest post by Sunny Stuart Winter With vinyl sales increasing again in…
Led Zeppelin Embraces Record Store Day With New Release
You may want to get in line early this Record Store Day. In advance of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary celebration, slated to commence this September, the band will wet fan’s appetites with their first ever Record Store Day release on April 21st, 2018. Produced by Jimmy Page and pressed on…
The State Of China’s Music Industry 2018 Report
Archie Hamilton and Krish Raghav take a hard look at the state of the Chinese music industry. After a mixed 2017, hopes are somewhat high for the coming months, with with the influence of China’s music continuing to spread globally. _____________________ Guest post by Archie Hamilton and Krish Raghav of…
"Black Panther" Makes Kendrick Lamar A Superstar Producer
In this piece we explore Kendrick Lamar’s evolution both as a rapper and producer, with the latter most recently showcased on Black Panther: The Album. A work "inspired by the film", this release signals Lamar’s ascent to the top of the music industry. ____________________ Guest post by Martin Connor of…