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iNews
March 5th, 2010
Sony Abandon CD Promos
On May 1, the major will switch to a digital e-card system for the distribution of promotional music. Sony already uses this digital system for many releases but Sony UK chairman and CEO Ged Doherty reveals that the major will be phasing out the mailing of physical stock at the same time.
“Digital promo is set to become an industry standard as other major and independent music companies also make the switch,” Doherty writes in an email to contacts.
“Physical stock is expensive, difficult to store and environmentally unfriendly. The digital e-card system that we have developed and tested in-house will provide all our partners across radio, television, press and retail with the same sound quality you are used to as well as artist images, pack shots, press clippings and other content to give you a complete picture of each release.”
The use of digital promos is well established within the music industry, with several established systems in use. However, the idea of phasing out the CD has created controversy.
Already David Hepworth, one of the founding partners of Development Hell Ltd, which publishes The Word and MixMag, has spoken out on the move, which he says is “part of a process which is going to see the end of "reviews sections" in magazines as we have known them”.
“I know all the arguments about the decline of physical product but this move shows that record companies don't understand what goes on in the head of a hack that gets scores of new records every day, most of them by people he's never heard of,” he writes on his blog (http://whatsheonaboutnow.blogspot.com/).
“I'm sure there are lots of good reasons for Sony making this move. Should send a shiver through the Jiffy Bag business for a start. I also predict that within a year when they want reviewers to take notice of something they'll start sending out copies again.” | Creamfields Gets Three-Year License
Creamfields Festival has been granted a three-year license for its festival site in Daresbury, the first ever dance festival to receive an extended year license.
The event, which scooped the award for best dance festival in the 2009 UK Festival Awards, was granted the license last night by Halton Borough Council’s regulatory committee.
Following last year’s sell-out show which attracted a record 60,000 people from across the UK, organizers have increased investment into site infrastructure for 2010, which will see bigger and better arenas and increased space and capacity in the campsite areas.
Event Manager Jim King says, “[This] clearly shows the confidence that the authorities have in Creamfields and its management team. The festival has now established itself at its new location in Cheshire as one of the largest, most popular and well operated electronic festivals in the world.”
In 2006 Creamfields relocated from Liverpool to its new Daresbury home in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, and to coincide with its 10th Anniversary celebrations became a two-day camping show in 2008. The lineup for this year’s festival, which will be held over the August Bank Holiday weekend, will be announced soon.
Courtesy Gordon Masson | Isle of Wight Festival Announces…
That the legendary Paul McCartney will be headlining the Main Stage on Sunday 13 June bringing this year’s festival, which takes place from 11-13 June, to a spectacular close.
Renowned the world over, Paul McCartney awoke a generation giving a fresh sound to rock n’ roll, changing the face of music forever, first with The Beatles and then as a critically acclaimed solo artist. Across a career that has spanned over 30 years, he’s penned some of the most famous tracks ever written, including 'Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, 'Live and Let Die’ and 'I Saw Her Standing There’, meaning this year’s festival-goers will be in for something truly special as this living legend performs a rousing set.
Paul McCartney says: 'I always remember hearing such great things about this festival and it has such a sense of history with the likes of Jimi Hendrix playing there the first time round. This will be my first show on the Isle of Wight and I’m looking forward to a rollicking night of rock n’ roll'.
Festival promoter John Giddings adds: 'Forty years after Jimi Hendrix performed 'Hey Joe’ at Seaclose Park we’ve finally gotten to 'Hey Jude’. I can’t wait!'
Paul’s live shows have reached a new legendary status in recent years garnering unprecedented reviews from fans and critics alike wherever he goes. He’s pushed boundaries, performed to millions and made global news with monumental shows including performances in Red Square, Russia, outside the Coliseum in Rome, performing live to a NASA space station and the largest outdoor show ever in the Ukraine.
The UK got a recent taste for Paul’s live show last Christmas when he bought his 2009 'Good Evening Europe’ tour to a climatic and memorable finale at London’s 02 Arena, his only UK show of 2009. Reviews for the show were phenomenal and prove that Paul McCartney is a live experience that no one should miss.
This special show at the Isle of Wight Festival is part of Paul’s all new 'Up And Coming’ tour which starts in the US in March and comes to the UK and Ireland in June.
In addition to Paul McCartney, other world-class artists performing on Sunday’s Main Stage include Pink, Editors, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires. Across the course of the weekend over 45 acts will take to the stage including Jay-Z, Blondie, The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, Biffy Clyro, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, Mr. Hudson, Orbital, La Roux, Marina and the Diamonds and many more.
Keep up to date with all the latest Festival news at www.isleofwightfestival.com
Courtesy music-news.com | Best Job in the World?
Chewing gum maker Trident is looking for a music fan to fill its newest position, described as the ‘Fest’ job ever – being paid to go to festivals around the world.
The Around the World in 30 Raves campaign is offering a 30-week job, with a £30,000 salary plus expenses, and a job description that reads ‘Full Time International Globe Trotting Guide, Chaperone and Front Person for Trident’s Perpetual Festival Experience’.
The role will take the successful candidate to gatherings such as Creamfields in Buenos Aires, Bestival on the Isle of Wight, the Full Moon Party in Thailand and the season closing parties in Ibiza, among a list of 30 international events.
Responsibilities will include looking after weekly Perpetual Festival competition winners as part of a sales promotion for Long Lasting Trident Gum, which is giving away global festival tickets plus other festival inspired prizes.
As well as keeping a beady eye on those weekly winners, the successful candidate will also be expected to report home on their daily adventures. From tweets to blogs, photos and videos to celebrity interviews, they must be capable of showing they can bring to life their once in a lifetime musical expedition.
Trident has assembled a panel of judges including Bestival promoter Rob da Bank to interview the best candidates for the job, with applicants encouraged to start the process by visiting the Perpetual Festival website before March 10.
Courtesy musicweek.com | Who is DJ Fake Blood? Why So Much Hype?
Wearing a mask 24/7 is not going to reveal his true identity. Maybe hire a PI to follow him around, hoping to snap a photo when he finally takes a shower or meets his parents. He’s from the same label as Sinden and Herve. He has similar production style as Herve so it may be him
You may know DJ/producer Fake Blood from his remixes of Armand Van Helden, The Kills, and Hot Chip, or you may never have heard of him. But you will. Oh, you will. This guy knows how to build buzz. His mixes have already torn up the blogosphere, but he refuses to reveal his identity. Never performing without a mask, the mysterious electronic musician has been suspected to be everyone from Tiesto to Grover from Sesame Street. People have started whole blogs about it. Really. Check him out while he’s still a puzzle.
Check out this mashups @ http://www.myspace.com/welovefakeblood | iBuzzNews - Following the announcement of this summer’s South West Four Weekender headliner acts we caught up with the legend that is Fatboy Slim for an exclusive video message where he talks about his performance at this summer’s South West Four, his festival tips, performing at major outdoor events and much more!
Watch it now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unb1FyDoY1Q
Fatboy Slim headlines the Main Stage on Sunday 29th August at this summer’s South West Four festival. This will be his only London show of 2010 and his major Southern England performance of the year.
- My Chemical Romance is in the market for a new drummer, NME reports. "As of four weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways," wrote guitarist Frank Iero on his blog. "This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors, and expect you all to do the same."
- The hipster/hippie hook-up will come full circle this summer, when indie favorites like LCD Soundsystem, Ween and Girl Talk join the lineup for the Disco Biscuits' annual camp-out festival Camp Bisco. According to jambands.com, other groups confirmed for the weekend include Thievery Corporation, Bassnecter and Pretty Lights.
- Kings of Leon and Kasabian are the first headliners announced for the 2010 V Festival.
Joining them over the weekend of August 21 and 22 will be Stereophonics, Faithless, The Prodigy, David Guetta, Pet Shop Boys, Cheryl Cole, Paul Weller, The Kooks, Paolo Nutini and Florence + The Machine.
Festival director Simon Moran says, “We’re proud to announce two fantastic headliners for this year’s V Festival, Kings of Leon and Kasabian, along with a brilliant main stage line-up including Stereophonics, Faithless, Paul Weller, Paulo Nutini and Madness.”
The festival is held across two sites at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire.
- Sean Lennon took to Twitter to defend his mother Yoko Ono's decision to let John Lennon's music soundtrack a new car commercial. "She did not do it for money. Has to do w hoping to keep dad in public consciousness. No new LPs, so TV ad is exposure to young," he wrote. Later he added, "Having just seen the ad I realize why people are mad. But intention was not financial, simply wanted to keep him out there in the world."
- Portishead's Adrien Utley and Goldfrapp's Will Gregory are collaborating on a new score for the classic silent film "The Passion of Joan of Arc." According to Pitchfork, the performance will feature six electric guitarists, members of the Monteverdi Choir, percussionists, horn players, and keyboard pushers, along with Gregory and Utley.
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iDJ
This is a where we will tip the next DJ or track they have produced.
Dj Profiles:
SUPERSTAR DJ and Old Mate: Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold has been touted as one of the world’s leading DJ/remixers by various outlets including CNN, Rolling Stone, BPM, Remix and more.
In 2007 Paul Oakenfold released his Greatest Hits & Remixes through Perfecto/Ultra Records –a 20-selection strong collection of his seminal dance recordings and remixes. Its track listing ranges from original productions such as his massive singles “Starry Eyed Surprise” “Ready Steady Go,” and “Faster Kill Pussycat” featuring Brittany Murphy. In addition, there are remixes galore of artists like Justin Timberlake, U2, Madonna, The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead and Underworld and soundtrack pieces such as David Arnold’s James Bond Theme from the motion picture Die Another Day and Oakenfold’s “Dread Rock” from Matrix Reloaded.
2x Grammy nominee, “Best Electronic/Dance Album” A Lively Mind (2007, Maverick Records) and Creamfields (2004, Thrive Records)
Paul Oakenfold released his second album for Maverick A Lively Mind in June 2006. This Grammy-nominated album includes the single, “Faster Kill Pussycat” featuring Brittany Murphy. Other guests on the album include Pharrell Williams, Grandmaster Flash, Ryan Tedder of Onerepublic, Spitfire, Bad Apples and more.
His first album for Maverick Bunkka was released in 2002. It included "Starry Eyed Surprise" featuring Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, a Top 10 hit in both America and the U.K. Other guests on the album were Perry Farrell, Nelly Furtado, Ice Cube, Tricky and Hunter S. Thompson (his last recording before he passed away).
“Starry Eyed Surprise” reappeared in early 2005 as part of Diet Coke’s ad campaign for their re-launch of the beverage using Splenda. Paul’s hit, “Ready, Steady, Go” currently appears in Saab’s US ad campaign, and a new song, “Feed Your Mind” also appears in Toyota’s European ad campaign, for which the major car manufacturer has committed to 42 million Euros (over $51 million dollars) worth of ad buys. Oakenfold also scored the music for a Hummer commercial.
Paul Oakenfold’s 2004 mix album Another World has reached gold status in sales making it one of the biggest selling dance albums of all time. In total his releases have sold almost 2 million in the U.S. alone.
Film credits include music for Nobel Son, Collateral, Swordfish, The Matrix Reloaded, Pirates of the Caribbean, Die Another Day, Planet Of The Apes, The Bourne Identity and Shrek II. TV credits include music for Alias, Big Brother and Las Vegas.
Remix credits include, among many others, works for U2, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Paris Hilton Jennifer Lopez, Salt N Pepa and The Cure.
As a touring musician, Oakenfold has DJ’d in hundreds of places around the world. Some unique locations he has appeared at include the Great Wall in China, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles (sold out) and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Other foreign territories he’s appeared include Cypress, Lebanon, Ibiza, Korea and more. He’s also noted as one of the most well traveled electronic touring artists within the United States.
He scored GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, the James Bond-inspired videogame.
Paul Oakenfold was the star of Spike TV series The Club and had a cameo appearance in the film The Rules of Attraction.
Prior to becoming a world famous DJ and producer, Oakenfold served as an A&R consultant for Profile Records and Def Jam, where he signed artists including Salt N’ Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith.
Paul Oakenfold was born in London, England and currently resides in the U.S. Before becoming a major force in the music industry he graduated from the Westminster Technical culinary institute becoming a certified chef. He was also an investor along with rockers Tommy Lee and Dave Navarro in the Hollywood, CA nightlife establishment Rokbar.
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iArtist
This week, I reach out to you, if you are singer, Cole Barrow is a producer / songwriter, that I have come across on iplacei, his productions are top end and now he needs a front person, I would say Girl but to be honest if you get a vibe, from his music, when you listen, and think you have what it takes then please give it a shot, there is only one thing, you have got to be a great singer, no matter what.
About the Band:
I am an up and coming music producer/composer from Los Angeles looking to further my career and land placements with talented artists from around the globe.
Official Web Site:
www.colebarrow.com (Coming Soon)
Musical Influences:
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, The Neptunes, Stargate, Cory Rooney, Ryan Leslie
More http://iplacei.com/ColeBarrow/
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iCharts
We will be implementing our own chart very soon.
A New Music chart based on the number of plays, that will results will be, iplaced, on a 10 track compilation album, “The Best of Series” which will be sent out to over 500 of my Music Industry contacts from all fields of the industry, including, Radio, Clubs, Press, Record companies etc and in my opinion the most important people of all, in what I am calling, the New Music Industry, the placement executives in, Advertising, Movies, Television and the Mobile Applications Worlds, keep checking back!
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iFan
This is where I shout out about, the fan of the month, Elliott Walker, yes month, this year everybody gets a month to promote themselves and the site, and as a thank you, I will credit them on the forth coming, iplacei series of compilation albums, these are the people, that log on daily, searches out talent listens and then sends me their feedback, which is of great importance to me: Thanks mate and keep up all your good work http://www.iplacei.com/elliottjwalker/
If you have anything you are looking to promote and would like an extra boost to your campaign, just sent me a press release to press@iplacei.com
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