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The Year Without R&R
It’s been a year since the last issue of Radio & Records, a realization that comes as almost as much of a surprise as the sudden closing of the publication itself. R&R was a big part of my education in the radio business. Read More
Handicapping The Summer Song Of 2010
In recent years, the summer songs derby has become a big part of labels’ marketing plans. Since March, there’s been a new candidate popping up in my inbox every few days—often tagged in the e-mail as “the summer song of 2010.” That parade of major artist releases continues—a new T.I.
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How To A&R Your New American Idol
Some random thoughts after last night’s “American Idol” final about the chart prospects of this year’s idols.
For starters, “American Idol” as a springboard to a hit is no longer guaranteed.
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Indie Corner: South by Southwest Music and Media Conference 2010
South by Southwest has long served as a barometer for what’s simmering in the music industry, long before artists make the charts and airwaves. It’s also where some of the biggest bands around pop in to make the scene, or reenter it. Read More
What Is The "Right" Version Of A Hit Song? Readers Respond
Anybody who has ever worked with an Oldies/Greatest Hits or Classic Rock station will tell you that having the “right” versions of songs is an ongoing challenge. The version of a song on the CD reissue is sometimes neither the single nor the album version that was heard in the vinyl era. Read More
Broadcasters Urged To Clear Rights ‘Whenever, Wherever and However’ They Use Music
You may think you have the rights to use a piece of music on your station, but when it comes to certain uses you may have to think again. Attorney panelists stressed this point over and over at the provocatively titled session “The Day The Music Died? Read More
