The value of the global music industry reached $47.6 billion in 2001, according to a report by British industry publication Music Week. The figures cover recorded music sales, music publishing, ticket sales for live events, merchandising and sponsorship, and Music Week said Wednesday they mark the first attempt to place a value on the global music universe. Sales of recorded music in 2001 accounted for 70 percent of global revenue, around $33.3 billion, with ticket sales for live events providing the second-highest revenue source at around $6.5 billion, the report said. Music publishing provided $4.6 billion, with merchandising and admission… Read more »
Although you’d expect him to be tired of explaining himself by now, Eminem is apparently set to star in a big-screen version of his life story. Movie producer Brian Grazer told “Access Hollywood” that he has cast the controversial rapper in a semi-autobiographical movie that will begin with his rocky childhood in the trailer parks of Detroit. “It’s a ‘Purple Rain’ kind of movie,” he told the syndicated television show Monday, referring to Prince’s 1984 film. “It’s a hip movie, loosely based on Eminem’s life, growing up in Detroit – an edgy story of his life. … I think he’ll… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the Black Lives Matter protests and highlights some public figures’ thoughts on them.
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday! Since it’s Friday, Fresh 5 Friday is back with the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie. This week, we’ve got new releases from Architects’ menacing new punisher to As It Is’ reimagined hit featuring Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. Memphis May Fire (ft. Blindside) — “Overdose” For those who just can’t say no. Memphis May Fire‘s latest single, “Overdose,” from their forthcoming album Shapeshifter (out… Read more »
Today we talk about a possible Obi-Wan Kenobi cameo, celebrities speaking out about abortion, and Kim Kardashian’s potiental bad influence. Flea Joins The Force Could worlds be colliding? Of course we’ve been excited to see potential cameos for Obi-Wan Kenobi but we were not expecting this one. Rumor has it, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea will be joining the galaxy far far away. The role is unknown, as of now, but it will surely be exciting to find out. This isn’t the first time the bassist has taken on acting. He’s also appeared in Back to the Future II, The… Read more »
Today we talk about how Discord is celebrating Black History Month, why two judges from The Masked Singer walked off set, four men who are being charged for Michael K. Williams’ death, and Netflix’s major announcement. Taking in the Black Joy Discord is celebrating Black History Month in a big way. Their Black and African American Movement Employee Resource Group is focusing on Black joy and spreading it around for everyone. On their website they write, “I’ve felt Black joy as the thread in the quilt of our people. There’s joy in seeing kids thrive, the joy of getting justice,… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about artists celebrating Pride Month.
Content and trigger warning: This article has references to child predators and how they operate on YouTube. The video linked, while being informative, is incredibly disturbing and shows real videos with predatory comments attached to them. Thursday morning, September 19, 2019, numerous verified YouTube content creators woke up to an email from the platform informing them of new verification standards that will go into effect in October. Previously, a YouTube channel could become verified after 100,000 accounts had subscribed. Many creators took the de-verification as a slap in the face. Some pointed out how their ability to network among verified… Read more »
If Evanescence and In This Moment dominate your stereo, we’d like to present your new favorite band. Canadian hard rock act Van Halst is premiering their brand new album, World Of Make Believe, with us today.
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for civil rights icon Rosa Parks to proceed with her lawsuit against OutKast and others over the rap music duo’s hit song with her name as its title. The justices let stand a U.S. appeals court ruling that reinstated Parks’ false advertising and publicity claims against OutKast and three Bertelsmann AG units – LaFace Records, the record producer, and Arista Records and BMG Entertainment, the distributors. Parks made history in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of a city… Read more »
