Music
Interpol Releases 6 Song 'Interpol Live' to Be Sold Exclusively through Independent Music Stores
Live tracks capture band's powerful performance at London's Astoria in July 2007
NOVEMBER 27, 2007, Hollywood, CA -- New York City's own Interpol will release Interpol Live, the band's first-ever official live recordings, today, exclusively through thinkindie.com, which represents the best independent music stores in America. Thinkindie.com services independent music retailers with exclusive and rare items that are not available via major chain and big-box stores. Visit thinkindie.com for a complete list of outlets represented. » read more »
John Lennon iTunes Video Album to Debut December 4 at Starbucks in the US
- Digital release card is format’s first-ever music video title
- Features 21 of Lennon’s Capitol/EMI music videos
Hollywood, California, November 26, 2007 – Capitol/EMI Music Marketing and iTunes will release a new John Lennon Video Album on December 4 at Starbucks locations across the US. The John Lennon Video Album, the iTunes Digital Release card format’s first music video release, features 21 of Lennon’s music videos for $24.95. » read more »
Virgin Atlantic, Spice Girls Launch a Jumbo Plane Naming Competition for Fans
Nov. 29, 2007 -- Virgin Atlantic, the airline partner for the Return of the Spice Girls world tour, is launching a jumbo competition for Spice Girls fans all around the globe. To help celebrate the world tour, the girls are asking their fans to help them choose the name of a Virgin Atlantic jumbo jet which will be christened in their honour.
Emma, Geri, Melanie C, Mel B and Victoria have come up with a shortlist for fans to choose from which is the following three options:
1) Spice One
2) Girl Power
3) Spice Girl » read more »
EMI Music to Establish Talent Agency in Japan
TOKYO, 29 NOVEMBER 2007 - EMI Music Japan is establishing a new talent management division, EMI Entertainment Japan, as part of the company’s mission to enhance and broaden the services it offers to artists. » read more »
VH1 Classic Records Announces the Final Installment of the 'KISSology' DVD Series on the Heels of Vol. 2's 6x Platinum Success
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2007 -- The KISSology DVD Series has proven itself a smash hit success with Volume One reaching 5 Times Platinum and now Volume Two reaching an unprecedented 6 TIMES PLATINUM sales success! KISS Fans can complete the ultimate KISS set this December when VH1 Classic Records releases "KISSology: Volume Three 1992-2000" the third and final installment of the KISSology collection on DVD Tuesday, December 18, 2007.
Highlights:
- 'KISSOLOGY: VOLUME THREE 1992-2000' THE SUPER EXPANDED FOUR DISC SET CONTAINS NEARLY 10 HOURS OF LIVE KISS!
- IN STORES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH » read more »
MTV.com to Post Song Lyrics, Live Performances and Video Premieres All Week Long on 'TRL' Beginning Nov. 26
Learn the Lyrics to Your Favorite Song During MTV 'Spankin' New Lyrics Week' Featuring Performances by Alicia Keys, Bow Wow, Omarion, Keyshia Cole and Appearances by Ashley Tisdale, Paramore, Lupe Fiasco and More ...
» read more »Neko Case, Live Concert from Walt Disney Concert Hall, Available on NPR Music Multimedia Web Site Friday, Nov. 16
CONCERT STREAMED LIVE AND AVAILABLE FOR PODCAST DOWNLOAD
November 14, 2007; Washington, D.C. – NPR Music will offer a live, online concert with singer/songwriter Neko Case from Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA, on Friday, November 16, at 11:00 PM (ET). The performance will be streamed live, archived and available as a free downloadable podcast at NPR Music: NPR.org/music NPR’s Alex Cohen will host the online concert, which will feature a pre-show interview with Case. » read more »
VH1 Classic Premieres Led Zeppelin's Digitally Remastered Concert Film 'The Song Remains The Same' Monday, Nov. 19
Nine Live Led Zeppelin Performances Will Be Available Online At VH1Classic.com
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of Led Zeppelin's re-release of "The Song Remains The Same" VH1 Classic will premiere the digitally remastered version of the concert film on Monday, November 19 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. The film features legendary English rock band Led Zeppelin during three nights of concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1973 during the group's North American Tour. » read more »
Harmonix, MTV Games Announce Release Schedule for First Wave of Downloadable Content for Music Video Game Rock Band
- Tracks Starting at $1.99
- Tracks from Metallica, The Police, Queens of the Stone Age, David Bowie, Ramones, The Clash and More Available Before the End of 2007
» read more »2007 American Music Awards Announces Full List of Performers for Nov. 18 Airing
- Mary J. Blige, Jonas Brothers, Lenny Kravitz, Queen Latifah, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland Will Join Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Chris Brown, Daughtry, Duran Duran, Fergie, Maroon 5, Nicole Scherzinger, Rihanna and will.i.am as Performers
- The 35th Annual AMA Broadcast Will Feature a Special Appearance by Beyoncé
» read more »BET J Viewers Stay Warm This November with Sizzling Lineup of New Originals, Returning Favorites and Music Specials
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- BET J rolls out a lineup of original shows, returning favorites and music specials that are sure to warm up this winter season! The digital cable channel will offer a diverse menu of hot shows offering a unique mix of innovative and thought-provoking programs to keep viewers tuned into BET J 24 hours a day/7 days a week. » read more »
Warner Music Group's Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Delivers Keynote Address at GSMA Mobile Asia Congress
11/13/07 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today addressed the GSMA Mobile Asia Congress, a global conference of mobile operators, technology vendors and content companies.
To read the text of the speech, please click HERE. [ http://www.wmg.com/media/cms/docs/200711/ebj-3gsm-macau-speech-final_119... ]
About Warner Music Group » read more »
Elise Wright Appointed to Senior Vice President, Urban Music for Universal Republic Records
New York, New York, November 13, 2007 - Elise Wright has been appointed Senior Vice President of Urban Music for Universal Republic Records, it was announced today by Monte Lipman, President & CEO of the label.
“Elise and I have shared a great working relationship in the past,” stated Mr. Lipman. “She possesses a rare combination of talents, from her unique strategic insight into urban music’s changing landscape to a wealth of marketing experience. The entire Universal Republic family is delighted to welcome her onboard.” » read more »
Wendy's, Rhapsody Team Up to Give Away Up to One Hundred Million Songs
Monumental Digital Music Giveaway Unites Fans of Hot, Juicy Burgers with Premiere Digital Music Experience
» read more »James Blunt, Sara Bareilles Headline VH1's 'You Oughta Know' Tour Kicking Off February 4
- YOK Alum James Blunt Takes New YOK Artist Sara Bareilles Along On His '2008 Lost Souls Tour'
- Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, November 17 At tours.vh1.com
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 is traveling across the country again with the return of its "You Oughta Know" tour. For the first time in tour history a former YOK artist, James Blunt is taking a new YOK artist, Sara Bareilles out on the road bringing the music and artists that VH1 viewers love directly to their hometowns. » read more »