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February 27, 2007
Canada: Bands
Sobriety's Rejects - North Bay, Canada
"3 chord Punk Rock!!! Making music, playing shows and having FUN!!!" S.R. Bio.
"REJECTS!!!!!!!! you guys are fuckin stellar. I love my new rejects shirt...i really enjoyed your set.....as always.... i also really enjoy watching people rock out to your set...", thisgirlfights
"You're all so wonderfully great and cute and great and did I mention cute!.." .stephanie.
"You guys are really good...", Chels
"You guys played a killer set on Friday,goodjob.The disc sounds great...", Limits of Approach
Sobriety's Rejects Myspace Page
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February 22, 2007
Canada: Promotion
2007 London Music Awards, London, Canada.
Vote for your favorite London Artist here.
Independent Music Publishing/Promotion
Indiepool
Complete Distribution Package: Major retailers, digital retail sites, online shopping cart and toll-free mail order distribution.
CD Sleeve Design: Professional look - low price.
Mastering: Connected to Canada's best mastering houses.
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February 19, 2007
Sidetrack Cafe Closes
The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton, Canada.
On February 15/2007, The Sidetrack Cafe in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada closed it's doors to the public.
For 26 years, this institution supported independent music locally and nationally.
Read more about the closing here
While this is a terrible loss for new music in Canada, it is important to recognize the contribution that this venue, it's staff and most importantly it's patrons did make.
THANK YOU for making our music better.
How do you feel about the closing of venues that support new/independent music? Is a change necessary? Do you care?
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February 16, 2007
Canada: New Music
Syren
"My First Love": View evite here.
Produced by: Mike City
Remixes By: Terry Hunter, Karizma & Will "Reel Soul" Roderiguez
Executive Producers: Junior Palmer & Carmen M. Titlenine
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February 12, 2007
Canada: Promotion
Jerry Leger & The Situation
Every Thursday Night[21:00] @ Castro's Lounge, Toronto.
Check out this month's indie contact newsletter: http://www.indiebible.com/newsletter/jan2007.shtml
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February 06, 2007
Poetry by: Chaser
Untitled
It has been some time since I've had a good Cry
Seems I cant even get a tear out when I try
I blame it on myself i suppose
Because seeking the truth is the route I chose
I feel Im speaking to a closed door
Everyone I try to enlighten, gets a good bore
Why is everyone afraid of the things that matter?
They'd rather pop a top and get a full bladder
All of us strive for some sort of salvation
But the life lead is full of damnation
The two just dont coexist
But since we "pray" we can persist
Worship, and Obey you seee!
O but dont forget your also "free?"
An eye for an eye
Unless it's a vicious "terrorist" that will die
Politics and Religion, Religion and Politics
No offense but most the "leaders" are hairy pricks
They dont care for me or you
Just tryin to figure out the next group of people to pursue
Yet they're the ones with the gavel
Givin' little kids a superficial reason to travel
Forcing God, and unethical laws on ALL the people
In dire hope of having their pathetic name atop some steeple
I trully dont blame them though
It's all our fault they get into the dough
"We the people" are the ones that dont care
I ask you will you try if I give you a beer, and a double dare?
If you guys have any suggestions for me
Please I encourage you to speak free
If at all possible respond today
Because Hitler, I mean Bush may take our precious Internet away..
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February 01, 2007
Let Me Feed You Lies
Feb. Newsletter [Ed.29] - PROMOTING YOU TO YOU!
REPPIN' OVER 70 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE - 10,000+ HITS MONTHLY!
PROMO: Canadian Dates: FREE MUSIC: [http://www.themusicalrevolution.com/i220.php]
Jerry Leger & The Situation
Every Thursday Night[21:00] @ Castro's Lounge, Toronto.
MUSICIANS - Send your promoteables (concert dates, merchandise, website info, etc...) to: info@themusicalrevolution.com
MUSIC NEWS (in this issue):
1. INDEPENDENT RECORDING COMPANY LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL LABEL
2. COCA COLA ADS RESEMBLE INDIE BAND VIDEO
3. YOUSEF ISLAM AWARDED MEDITERRANEAN PEACE PRIZE
4. MUSIC STARS DONATE TO AUCTION FOR DAFUR
5. DIGITAL CHARTS RESURRECTING THE SINGLE
6. YouTube LOOKS TO SHARE REVENUE WITH USERS
7. WHO CARES?: Firing Paris, Paul McDealartney, bad Ozzy, too many Elvii and they may be cashing in on O.D.B.'s death but the Wu-Tang Clan are back mothaf#@kas!
THEMUSICALREVOLUTION.COM THIS MONTH: Big RevoWelcome to our newest member: Mel. Check this out: This past month, we witnessed our biggest lyrical miracle yet. Inspired by the poetess Angel's piece, "Being a Rebel", poets from all over this revolution came together to vamp on. Big love to Chaser, Luke, Free, Angel and all y'all for checkin' in. For those who didn't witness the verbal mayhem: http://www.themusicalrevolution.com/weblog/2007/01/poetry_by_angel_5.html#comments
EDITORIAL:
2006.
Universal Music: 31.61% of the market share.
Sony/BMG: 27.44% of the market share.
Warner Music Group: 18.14% of the market share.
EMI: 10.2% of the market share.
Other labels/independent: 12.61% of the market share.
Rock was the #1 music genre of 2006 - 170.7 million purchases.
Over 1 billion music purchases were made in the U.S.
Sorry for momentarily barfing numbers all over the page, but it proves to be the easiest way to make a point:
- 4 MAJOR corporations monopolizing 87+% of our music.
- A 50+ year old genre ruling the airwaves.
- Folks STILL buying in record numbers.
Dis-gust-ING! YeeeeeechHH! LOL :S What has happened? What are we? Rich? Seems like it. Stuck in a rut? Maybe. But. Are we that corporate? Are we really that happy with the 4 richest people in the world choosing our music for us? No wonder they infected Bob Marley and shot John Lennon (JK).
Well. Here's what I think. These (reported) numbers and facts are way skewed. Independent record sales are hardly ever recorded. The 4 labels PAY for rock to be played and sold. And. As far as music selling in record numbers... well that's bullshit too ;) In Jan.07, the coveted number one album spot in the great USofA was captured with less than 70,000 units sold per week (record lows).
Don't buy tha hype. Muzak will never win!
Let's take soundscan back.
BlaH!
Love,
Mattyy
MUSIC NEWS:
1. INDEPENDENT RECORDING COMPANY LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL LABEL: Brooklyn outfit, "Ropeadope" is looking to launch 25 new "online only" projects in '07. More details: http://www.ropeadope.com/digital/sampler/ OR http://www.ropeadope.com/
2. COCA COLA ADS RESEMBLE INDIE BAND VIDEO: British ska band, 7 Seconds of Love, are considering sueing the soda giant. It seems that Coke used the band's 'Ninja' video concept for their most recent South American promotional campain.
3. YOUSEF ISLAM AWARDED MEDITERRANEAN PEACE PRIZE: The former pop star turned islamic activist received the award for his contribution to raising peace in the world.
4. MUSIC STARS DONATE TO AUCTION FOR DAFUR: Among other artists, The Pussycat Dolls, System of A Down and Kanye West are all donating memorabalia (signed CDs, posters, 7 inch vinyls, etc...) to aid the war torn region. http://www.ebay.com/darfur3
5. DIGITAL CHARTS RESURRECTING THE SINGLE: A new U.K. law which acknowleges digital singles purchases regardless of whether the song is still in shops has changed everything. Songs by Nelly Furtado, Snow Patrol, Gary Jules and Gnarles Barkley have all re-entered the charts even after their hit songs stopped selling off of the shelves.
6. YouTube LOOKS TO SHARE REVENUE WITH USERS: The popular video viewing site is entertaining plans to divvy up proceeds with those who post their creations. The objective is to foster creativity and support rising talent. http://youtube.com/
7. WHO CARES?: Hello? Paris Hilton FIRED by Club Paris *gives head a shake*! How do you fire Paris Hilton? Is she "hirable"? Does she wash dishes? Park cars?.. Busta Rhymes was.. ahhh.. who gives a... How "done" do you have to be to have the hapless loser leader of your fan club dump you? Sorry Britney - Ruben is going back to ghost writing his hampster's online diaries... Paul McCartney is finishing up another posthumous John Lennon track. It should be finished by say.. Dec. 8th of '07... Blah blah blah.. Poor Kelly Osbourne is blaming her father's fame for her lack of musical success. How about blaming your shit lyrics and music Kelster?.. Parkes, Australia: 147 Elvises sing "Love Me Tender" in unison. A new world record is set. 294 sideburns, 441 ham hocks with beans, 21 words, "Love me tender, Eat pigs feet, Never let me rest. You're a bunch of fuckin' freaks, I'm dead - get over it."... Justin and Cameron are done. Too many late night practices with Lance JT?.. Lindsay.. Lindsay.. Lindsay.. (Lohan for those who don't follow 5th rate celebs)... First Mariah Carey takes legal action against the pornstar Mary Carey for staining her good name, then she poses for "Playboy". Sounds about right... Wu Wu Wu Wu Wu... R.I.P. O.D.B. :S
*Collected from a variety of online NEWS sources and summed up here for your enjoyment/enlightenment.*
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