Prompted by a question about technology obsolescence in one of his courses, Jon puts some thought to how a vinyl record shop could succeed. He grudgingly comes to the conclusion that the market for vinyl is bleak. Sadly, I have to agree. I’ve prided myself on being ‘strictly digital’ for many years now, but I… Continue reading Could a (Vinyl) Record Store Succeed?
Category: Music
Reggae Guide
BBCi has an impressive reggae guide. (via Abstract Dynamics)
Halle Berry Becomes a Country Music Singer!
Halle’s not fooling me at all by using that ‘Vicki Vann‘ name. 🙂 (via EURWeb)
MTV Video Awards
I’m looking forward to the MTV Video Awards on Thursday. All the celebs should be on their toes because Chris Rock is hosting again and nobody is safe from his wise-cracks. The pre-show looks like it should be pretty good too because Sean Paul and Black Eyed Peas will be performing: Sean Paul and Black… Continue reading MTV Video Awards
Snoop is for the Kids Too.
Inside Snoop Dogg’s growing empire, where the hip-hop mogul enjoys his wine, women and bong. But can he outrun his gangsta past? It’s long, but a good read.
Making Breaking the Band II
Lots of rumors are flying about Da Band from MTV’s Making the Band II. Apparently there are questions about whether Sarah has quit the group and whether the group will ever make any money. Here are parts of the SOHH.com article ‘Da Band’s Grim Financial Future, Goodbye Sarah?‘ (emphasis is mine): Sarah, a misfit from… Continue reading Making Breaking the Band II
I Got Dat, Dat Pimp Juice
Just when you thought the ignorance couldn’t get any thicker,along comes Pimp Juice. Nelly has just announced that he’ll be releasing a nutritious energy drink named after his song Pimp Juice. I’m sure all the kids will be begging their parents to buy them some for their lunch boxes. (Can you imagine?) I’m now officially… Continue reading I Got Dat, Dat Pimp Juice
O.D.B. is for the Kids
It looks like VH1 is taking Behind the Music to the next level. They have a new show called Inside/Out which is: is a cinema-verite documentary series from VH1 that captures an artist or celebrity as he or she faces a personal or professional crossroads. With extraordinary access to some of entertainment’s biggest names, Inside/Out… Continue reading O.D.B. is for the Kids
Kung Faux
My TiVo just found a new show from Tommy Boy Films called Kung Faux. (What would I do without my TiVo working so hard for me?) It’s a series of Kung Fu films over-dubbed with the voices of hip-hop artists and a soundtrack to match. The episode I just watched was voiced by Guru, Jean… Continue reading Kung Faux
Making the Band II
HardCore over at Thought 4 the Day wrote a great review of Making the Band II. This pretty much sums it up for me (except for the ‘terrible’ part): However, if you have ANY knowledge about the music industry, if you’ve ever been a performer, or worked in the industry, THIS SHOW IS A JOKE.… Continue reading Making the Band II