Punknews.org directed my attention to this little article. Apparently, major label EMI is planning a serious shopping spree. Due to the slumping music industry worldwide, they are restructuring the company and plan to spend up to $200M on acquiring successful indie labels, as well as indie artisit management companies, promoters, and touring companies.
This begs the question...will teh sucessful indies be bought out by the majors waving large amounts of cash, or will they stick to thier indie roots and carry on a la Rough Trade? Its a double edged sword because EMI can give the indies much needed global support and distribution but what will they want in return?
A lot of the changes will go into limiting actual cds for store distribution in exchange for more online sales as well as ploughing through MySpace for new talent. What ever happened to good old go-out-to-a-gig-and-watch-the-band method???
Thursday 22 November 2007
New Video....
For those of you who thought the Plain White Ts were all about sappy love ballads, here is thier new caustic single Hate.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Saturday 17 November 2007
Top of the Charts
N.I.P, our favourite local rockers, are currently at the top of the Kovsie FM Rock Chart with thier single Sons Ondergang.
They were also last spotted on the Powerzone Top 40 with thier second single No More. Download this awesome track right over here.
They were also last spotted on the Powerzone Top 40 with thier second single No More. Download this awesome track right over here.
Another Show...
Thursday night I found myself at the O2 arena in Greenwich, London. Formerly the Millenium Dome, this building is now hosting music events. I personally think the venue is so big that even for a show like My Chemical Romance, who's trademark is over-the-top theatrics, it should be used for x-sports instead.
But maybe i'm just spoilt and prefer to see bands in a small venue with about 300 other people at the most.
So there I was, up in the rafters, wishing I had brought along my binoculars as the people on stage looked about 1cm tall.
The opening act was Mindless Self Indulgence (aka Mrs Gerard's Band). I sat back and watched, objectively, to thier set. And you know what? They really weren't that bad. But then, they weren't good either. Mostly rapping to punk music. With repetitive lyrics in the veins of 50 Cents. What? You couldn't be asked to try some clever word play?
So once this foursome flounced offstage, we had our headliners come on. Well, three out of five. Bob Bryar (drummer) is on sick leave due to a wrist injury, and Frank (rythmn guitar) was away due to a family illness.
But we had Gerard, Mikey and Ray to keep up the act. Now here comes the stupid part. I carefully typed out the playlist on my phone during the show and stupidly pressed the wrong button and erased it! So I'm relying on my memory from here on in.
Opening with a new track Stay Awake the band kicked off the show! Before you knew it, we were being raced through hits from all three albums, including Mama, Prison, Give 'em Hell Kid, Honey..., Headfirst for Halos, Helena, Teenagers and of course the ballady I Don't Love You.
Pyrotechics were going crazy during Welcome To The Black Parade, which still sends shivers down my spine.
Gerard is an amazing front man, even without the antics of Frank to amuse, he captivated us. Well, me at least. His banter was warm, darkly funny and went down well with everyone there.
(Photocredit to Somlanare off LJ)
Reports from Camp MCR say that this is thier last European show until thier next album. Let's just hope they don't choose the O2 arena again.
But maybe i'm just spoilt and prefer to see bands in a small venue with about 300 other people at the most.
So there I was, up in the rafters, wishing I had brought along my binoculars as the people on stage looked about 1cm tall.
The opening act was Mindless Self Indulgence (aka Mrs Gerard's Band). I sat back and watched, objectively, to thier set. And you know what? They really weren't that bad. But then, they weren't good either. Mostly rapping to punk music. With repetitive lyrics in the veins of 50 Cents. What? You couldn't be asked to try some clever word play?
So once this foursome flounced offstage, we had our headliners come on. Well, three out of five. Bob Bryar (drummer) is on sick leave due to a wrist injury, and Frank (rythmn guitar) was away due to a family illness.
But we had Gerard, Mikey and Ray to keep up the act. Now here comes the stupid part. I carefully typed out the playlist on my phone during the show and stupidly pressed the wrong button and erased it! So I'm relying on my memory from here on in.
Opening with a new track Stay Awake the band kicked off the show! Before you knew it, we were being raced through hits from all three albums, including Mama, Prison, Give 'em Hell Kid, Honey..., Headfirst for Halos, Helena, Teenagers and of course the ballady I Don't Love You.
Pyrotechics were going crazy during Welcome To The Black Parade, which still sends shivers down my spine.
Gerard is an amazing front man, even without the antics of Frank to amuse, he captivated us. Well, me at least. His banter was warm, darkly funny and went down well with everyone there.
(Photocredit to Somlanare off LJ)
Reports from Camp MCR say that this is thier last European show until thier next album. Let's just hope they don't choose the O2 arena again.
The Killers feat. Lou Reed
If you don't know who Lou Reed is, go do your homework, then come back and watch this amazing collaboration.
Tuesday 6 November 2007
Latest SA Offering...
ASHBURNER is a diary of pain leading to happiness. This self discovery rides on a wave of electronic rock like tears taught to dance and rage. Right now you get a sneak peak at what will become a 2008 release. Yes, it's a grand, FREE download from kick arse South Africa. Enjoy another great www.WickedRock.co.za project. Get rocked!
Monday 5 November 2007
Indie Animals
I'd like to introduce you to The Wombats.
The UK's latest addition to the ever increasing indie scene. Thier new single 'Let's Dance to Joy Division' is taking every indie dancefloor by storm. I have found myself bouncing around to it, which is surprising. The video is cute, full of homages to older bands.
The song itself is catchy. Very catchy. Good rock 'n roll in the get up and dance way. Enjoy.
The UK's latest addition to the ever increasing indie scene. Thier new single 'Let's Dance to Joy Division' is taking every indie dancefloor by storm. I have found myself bouncing around to it, which is surprising. The video is cute, full of homages to older bands.
The song itself is catchy. Very catchy. Good rock 'n roll in the get up and dance way. Enjoy.
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