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- 2011: The Year that Rocked the Traditional Recording IndustryThe year 2011 may prove to be the defining year for digital music sales as online music streaming and downloads surpassed physical (album) sales for the first time and some observers believe it is just the start of a trend.
- SOPA: A Sign of the Inevitable Decline of the Recording Industry?The proposal of SOPA indicates a desperateness pervasive throughout the recording industry. It seeks to attack the Internet and in doing so violates specific freedoms within the axioms of the Constitution. It more properly promotes individuality as well.
Music Piracy: A Double-Edged Sword for the Record BusinessPirating or copying has been a thorn in the side of the music business since the advent of recorded music. But is it really that much a threat to the industry?- From the Gramophone to Grandma's IPhoneExamining the recent change in attitude towards digital music distribution on the part of the corporate record labels in light of the changes presented by the advent of the internet, and its effect on the music recording industry.
- Canadian Recording Industry Association Members May Be Liable for $6 Billion in DamagesArtists have filed claims against Canadian Recording Industry Association members (Warner Music Canada, Sony BMG Music Canada, EMI Music Canada, and Universal Music Canada) for willful copyright infringement.
- NFL, NHL, NBA RankingsIn three sports, ranking each team's record based on its win percentage versus its opponents' win percentage.
- Rewinding as They Fast Forward:In 2000, the ten top-selling albums in the U.S. sold a combined 60 million copies; in 2006, the top ten sold just 25 million. Digital sales are growing,but the new revenue sources aren't making up for the shortfall.
- Middle Tennessee State University - the Recording Industry ProgramThis is an article discussing the excellent recording program at Middle Tennessee State University.
Keeping Business RecordsDiscussion of records management for cost savings and litigation protection.- Music Piracy: The Struggle of the Recording IndustryThis essay is an overview of the history of music and technology and what led to the problems of piracy. Is piracy wrong? Read up and find out!
- Dark Night of the Soul: A Strike Against the Record IndustryA look into the benefits of underground music, namely Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse Present: Dark Night of the Soul.
How the Record Industry Could Get Its Groove BackWhat consumers want to entice them to embrace the newest advances in the music industry.- Why is the Record Industry so Hellbent on Destroying Itself?Ahh, record companies weasels. So blinded by the misinformed route to huge profits that they are willing to cu off their nose to spite their cocaine.
- RIAA Cries Fowl Over Downloading, Isn't Progress Really the Issue?The Recording Industry Association of Americas is really upset because technology has created another loophole.
- Recording Industry Association of America Targets NC State University StudentsThe Recording Industry Association of America has been targeting people for copyright infringement for some time. Its latest target: university students. More specifically, the RIAA has begun to target North Carolina State University students.
- The Triple Threat to the Major Recording IndustryMySpace, TagWorld, FameCast, Imeem, Internet Radio, these are just a few of the names that are haunting the major recording industry as they watch the popularity of indie and unsigned artists spread all over the world with almost no effort.
- World-wide Cd Sales Are Worst in SoundScan History, and the Record Labels Only Have Themselves to BlameThe record industry thought they had seen the worst case scenario already played out for the past 2 years, with sales plummeting by more than 31% since 1997. They were dead wrong.
Music Recording Industry Defined: What is a Record Producer?A widespread misconception is the idea that the record producer simply decides whether a song sounds good enough to be released on a record. This is false.- Music and Its Impact on American SocietyHow do you think music has impacted our American Society? Read this paper I wrote for a Media Communication course, and see if you agree.
- Has the Recording Industry Killed the Internet Star?The Copyright Royalty Board says that Internet radio producers must pay a fee for every song, and every channel. What does this mean to Internet Radio?
- 2006 College Football Bowl ScheduleFind out the reason you should watch each bowl game and other facts like a team's career record against their opponent, in that bowl, and their all-time bowl record.
- Recording Industry Association of AmericaA brief summary of the RIAA
- Recording Industry Snubbed by Russian WTO AscensionThe recording industry attempted to use a lawsuit do shut down Russian online music provider, AllOfMP3.com. Then, they threatened Russia itself with non-membership in the WTO. But the industry's biggest mistake was going after the wrong culprit.
- Record Industry Launches Fear Campaign Against P2P File SharersThe Record Industry Association of America sued Grokster two years ago, and as part of the settlement Grokster turned over its website to the RIAA, and the association posted a cryptic in attempts to scare users away from piracy.
- Oldies You MissedA diehard oldies fan lists some of the best and worst artifacts from his old record collection, mostly never to appear on CD.
How to Get Your Music to a Recording ArtistAs a singer songwriter living in Nashville TN, i've been there and done that so my knowledge hopfully will help others.
3 Easy Steps to Knowing Your Make a Beat ProgramBefore you dabble with a make a beat program, you have to know the three most essential terms that are used in the recording industry: sample, sampling, and sampler. These are the basics that you should learn and understand
The Sonic LiberationWith the emerging trend of pirating music online, one has to question the economic impact on the major labels. But what is the impact, and what does it mean about music?- NBA Power Rankings Heading into the Fourth QuarterHeading into the fourth quarter of the NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs still sit atop the NBA Power Rankings. With some teams jockeying for playoff position and others trying to secure a playoff berth, the final quarter of the season will be exciting.
- Getting Information from the Government: How to File an Open Records RequestOpen records requests are excellent ways to learn about governmental action and are often used both in lawsuits and by reporters and political campaigners. Here's how to file an Open Records Request and what you need to know about sunshine laws.
Bandcamp.Com And the New Order for MusicThe music industry has a tendency to turn artists into mere tools, a means to the end of preserving the status quo. There is a better way.
Charice- the Next Great Musical TalentCharice is bound to be one of those one-name stars that we will celebrate for years to come.- PCMA Names New Communications Partner Travel Spike as Digital Agency of RecordThe Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that Travel Spike, LLC, a recognized leader in digital marketing and technology, has been named as PCMA's official digital agency of record.
- Criminalizing Free Music Downloading: An Injustice Within the Justice SystemAn in-depth look at why downloading free music is not a criminal nor moral act of injustice. When it comes to the battle between internet users and federal courts, where is the real injustice stemming from?
- NBA Power Rankings at the End of the First QuarterThe San Antonio Spurs sit atop the NBA Power Rankings with one quarter of the NBA season complete. Ironically, the Spurs started the month of December with a loss to the team that sits at the bottom of the rankings.
The Beat Still Goes On-How Music Continues Even as Technology ChangesBefore CDs and iPods, there were Victrolas and phonographs. Do you remember?- Learn How to Read Your Akashic RecordsThe Akashic Records are a record of your every occurring thought, word, and deed which are stored in the etheric levels.
How to Become an Effective Record ProducerThe critical path toward becoming an effective record producer seems simple and direct.
My Interview with Martin SextonHere, we discuss cover songs, Peter Frampton, the changing music industry and Martin's latest album, Sugarcoating.
The Musicians Road Map to Fame: Getting a Record Deal!The elements needed to make it big in the Music Industry
