Music
The Daily Chord - Friday, February 10
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Party preparation with Clive Davis
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TuneCore says nice things about iTunes Match
Post from Ars Technica. -
Musicians protest removal of 31 Grammy categories
Story from Santa Monica Daily Press.
Artist Profile: Elias Haslanger
Local Austin jazz saxophonist Elias Haslanger has not only been compared to greats such as John Coltrane (Haslanger sites him as a huge influence), but has also performed with the likes of Maynard Ferguson, Harry Connick, Jr, and Asleep at the Wheel.
The Daily Chord - Thursday, February 9
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Macca pulls albums from streaming services
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BitTorrent and the legitimate use of file-sharing
Post from Ars Technica. -
Digital revenue boosts Warner Music's bottom line
Story from Paid Content.
Artist Profile: Motoponys
Seattle group, Motopony, creates their distinct sound by combining "seemingly conflicted sounds, and the feelings mapped over them." All perfect harmonies and musical intricacy, their sound could be described as Radiohead meets Belle Brigade.
Member Buddy Ross describes their sound as all of his favorite sounds "rolled into one." Bandmate Daniel Blue, however, has a much more extensive description:
Son of Kick: Way Past 11
West London producer, DJ, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Son of Kick brings his super-charged "Psychostep" live set to SXSW 2012 along with his debut album on his own Way Way Records.
Sonicbids Official SXSW Party: Tasty Teaser
Sonicbids connects tastemakers at SXSW with emerging talent from all over the world. In the past three years, they’ve invited buzz bands like Temper Trap, The Jezabels and The Parlotones to headline their SXSW party. This year’s Sonicbids Official SXSW Party presented by JanSport continues to spotlight great emerging music. While we can’t give away the full lineup just yet, here’s a sneak peek at some of the 12 bands that will be rocking their stage at Maggie Mae’s, Friday, March 16, 11:30am – 5:30pm:
ANR: Miami based pop rockers, ANR (formerly known as Awesome New Republic) gained buzz with their latest release, Stay Kids. Lead by Michael-John Hancock’s cutting vocal, these boys are a can’t-miss at SXSW 2012.
Artist Profile: Michael Guy Bowman
Los Angeles' Michael Guy Bowman, best known for his soundtrack work for the webcomic Homestuck, is bringing his trippy, electronic beats to this year's SXSW. Combining techno and classical rock guitar elements into his unique songs, Bowman is a must-see for all.
The Daily Chord - Wednesday, February 8
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Is the entertainment industry being decimated by technology?
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Diana Ross to be honored by Grammys, finally
Story from LA Times. -
Nickelback leads Juno nominations
Story from BBC News.
SXSW Music Accelerator Less Than 1 Month Away!
Is it February already? If you hadn't heard yet, SXSW Music Accelerator returns on its second edition in front of a live audience, as well as a panel of expert judges who will be discovering advancements in Music-Related Technology). Read on to brush up on or learn what Accelerator is all about.
Blitzen and Bastards Spark Up Radio Day Stage
While attending the SXSW Music and Media Conference, be sure to take a daily break for great live music up on the convention center's 4th Floor at the SXSW Radio Day Stage.
