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GLASTONBURY – JAY-Z: 1, OASIS: 0
Jay-Z answers Noel Gallagher’s charge that his music doesn’t belong at a festival like Glastonbury.
Meanwhile, My Morning Jacket rocked the house on a tiny stage.
Tee hee, lp
VINTAGE VIDEOS – POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE
So I was painting my mother-in-law’s bedroom today and this gem came on the iPod… I can’t be the only one who loved Flesh For Lulu! Right, Louie?!
“I’m riding the bullet train to your central nervous station” remains one of my favorite lyrics ever. I don’t know how this band fell out of fashion. Nick Marsh is sartorially resplendent in every scene!
Good times, lp
ps. email us your favorite vintage video at musicblog@sxsw.com
Plugged & Unplugged: Radiohead Goes iTunes, Jonas Brothers
Billboard senior digital correspondent Antony Bruno discusses the best and worst digital developments of the week.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone’s song “Hold On” is on Emmylou Harris’ new album “All I..
Jude Johnstone's song "Hold On," from her CD "On a Good Day," released in 2005 on BoJak Records, is on Emmylou Harris' new album "All I Intended To Be," a Nonesuch Records release. Having this cover by Emmylou Harris was a special one for Johnstone: "Emmylou Harris has always been a great inspiration to me both professionally and personally, and for her to include one of my songs on such a heartfelt collection is a thrill I won't get over any time soon."...Jude Johnstone (Billboard Publicity Wire May 12, 2008)
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Brian Anthony Gets Everybody ”Worked Up!” with New Summer Release and Remix Package: Brian.
Here we go! Working hard to deliver the goods to fans and DJs, Brian Anthony is gearing up for the release of his new single "Worked Up!" Flying high off the success of his most recent international chart hit "WhatsitgonnaB (I'm So Ready)," Brian Anthony is back with another infectious, hooky groove. Destined to top the charts, "Worked Up!" is written and produced by the multi-talented showman himself. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 5, 2008)
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Who Runs Hip-Hop? Tune-in to Music Choice to Find out What Artists, Labels, Managers, the Media and.
Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of "Who Runs Hip-Hop," its first-ever four part weekly VOD-isodes airing on its On Demand network and its broadband music site in April. The series, exclusively brought to you by Boost Mobile, explores the issues and forces shaping the direction of hip-hop music. Topics like the debate over the decline in record sales, why some veteran hip-hop artists aren't getting any love, and how the fans determine who they support in today's hip-hop climate are all discussed. Hip-hop artists, music industry executives, music label executives, managers, the media, and the fans on the street all share their views regarding who runs hip-hop today. This special series accompanies a long list of Original thematic video programming in April on Music Choice as part of its: "We Love Hip-Hop: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Music" month. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 1, 2008)
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‘We Love Hip-Hop: a Celebration of Hip-Hop Music’ Only On Music Choice in April — Snoop Dogg,..
Music Choice, the award winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces its slate of thematic video programming for April. "We Love Hip-Hop: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Music" will premiere on Music Choice's On Demand network and its broadband music site in April with Music Choice Originals and a music video catalog that features today's hip-hop megastars. Rapper, singer, producer and actor, Snoop Dogg, the Music Choice Artist of the Month, is featured in two Originals - "Snoop Dogg: Does Starkville" and "Snoop Dogg: Naked." Jim Jones hosts "Hip Hop Style 360;" Flo Rida is featured on Fresh Crops; and Tha Corner showcases Rick Ross. In addition, a "5 Boro Tour" video playlist highlighting Jay Z and popular hip-hop artists from each of the five boroughs of NYC joins the long list of Originals available for viewing all month long. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 26, 2008)
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SpiralFrog Launches Free Concert Ticket Sweepstakes: Enter for Your Chance to Win $5,000 in.
SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music site, gives music fans the chance to win $5,000 in concert tickets with a new sweepstakes launching today. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 21, 2008)
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Lloyd’s Latest Shows ‘How We Do It’ with Guest Star Ludacris: Rhythmic/Crossover and Urban Radio.
One of music's golden young voices just got a heavy new shine, as The Inc./Universal Motown hip-hop singer/songwriter LLOYD's new single, "How We Do It" featuring special guest LUDACRIS, conquers two radio formats in its first week of release. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 21, 2008)
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Miss Kristin Assists In Instigating Change And Awakening With New Heart Healthy Music Release, “The.
Eckhart Tolle with his best selling new book, "A New Earth" (Oprahs book of the month club), is not alone in instigating change and "Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" through media. Big Fuss Records, Miss Kristin has proudly released a brave new heart healthy collection titled "The Runner", via Amazon MP3 and iTunes available April 1 with awakening the soul in mind through music and song. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 18, 2008)
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SpiralFrog Adds Industry Sales Leaders : Jesse Paynter and Paul Rothkopf to Lead SpiralFrog Sales.
SpiralFrog, Inc. (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal, ad-supported, Web-based music experience, today announced the expansion of its sales team with the addition of industry veterans Jesse Paynter as senior vice president of sales and Paul Rothkopf as senior vice president of sales strategy. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 14, 2008)
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Easy Mo Bee Grammy Winner/Platinum Producer of Platinum Ice Records Controls Film Soundtrack About..
Legendary/Grammy producer Easy Mo Bee to oversee National Radio Single "Bad Chick Whippin" by The Bossfather and development of entire Platinum Ice roster. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 1, 2008)
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Miss Kristin Assists In Instigating Change And Awakening With New Heart Healthy Music Release, “The.
Eckhart Tolle with his best selling new book, "A New Earth" (Oprahs book of the month club), is not alone in instigating change and "Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" through media. Big Fuss Records, Miss Kristin has proudly released a brave new heart healthy collection titled "The Runner", via Amazon MP3 and iTunes available April 1 with awakening the soul in mind through music and song. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 18, 2008)
Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/misskristin/therunner/prweb679213.htm
SpiralFrog Launches Free Concert Ticket Sweepstakes: Enter for Your Chance to Win $5,000 in.
SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music site, gives music fans the chance to win $5,000 in concert tickets with a new sweepstakes launching today. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 21, 2008)
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The Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) Company Will Now Offer Movie Rentals and Video Downloads.
Sunset's strategic partnership with Amazon brings growing catalogue of current home video titles to your home with Unbox. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 25, 2008)
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