RIAA petitions for lower artist royalties: "IGN reports that innovative marketing solutions like Apple's iTunes store and stores that sell digital ringtones are putting too much money into the pockets of the artists who actually create and perform music. The RIAA has petitioned the federal US Copyright Royalty Judgets to lower the rates paid to songwriters for the digital use of their creations. Apparently things have changed a great deal since 1981, the last time the US government set the royalty rates.
The petition brief apparently read in part, 'Mechanical royalties currently are out of whack with historical and international rates...We hope the judges will restore the proper balance by reducing the rate and moving to a more flexible percentage rate structure so that record companies can continue to create the sound recordings that drive revenues for music publishers.'"
Monday, December 11, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Cera is 'Good' for Innertube
Cera is 'Good' for Innertube: "CBS is drafting TV talent for its broadband channel, Innertube, signing Michael Cera of 'Arrested Development' to do a scripted shortform series.
The deal marks the first of its kind for talent agency Paradigm, which has launched a new-media division under former Yahoo! Inc. exec Joel Wright.
Cera, who played the son of Jason Bateman's character on the Fox cult favorite, will star, write and produce 'The Good Life,' Innertube's first scripted program with a talent deal attached. CBS said at least eight multiminute episodes of varying lengths will be produced, with an option for more.
Shot mockumentary-style, 'Good Life' follows Cera and Clark Duke as aspiring TV producers who are so convinced that they have the next big thing on their hands that they remain oblivious to the fact that they have made little progress getting their dream show made.
'Good Life' is the first offering from Paradigm's new digital-focused division, a team of three headed by Wright, who is charged with helping the agency's client base mine opportunities in new media. 'My responsibility is to shepherd them into this new ancillary business area and maximize the revenue potential for our clients,' he said.
Wright served as director of advertising solutions at Yahoo! for four years ending in 2005. At Yahoo!, he was instrumental in packaging branded-content assets for entertainment projects, including Mark Burnett's Web sites for 'The Contender' and 'The Apprentice.' He also was a principal at Slingshot Media, a boutique agency that brought original programming to digital-media outlets.
Since launching in May, Innertube has stocked a mix of repurposed CBS programs and original projects, including 'BBQ Bill' and 'The Green Room.'
Cera next appears in the Columbia theatrical 'Super Bad,' from Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen. He is shooting 'Juno,' directed by Jason Reitman for Mandate, in January.
Duke also is writing and producing the project with Cera. He is repped by Generate."
The deal marks the first of its kind for talent agency Paradigm, which has launched a new-media division under former Yahoo! Inc. exec Joel Wright.
Cera, who played the son of Jason Bateman's character on the Fox cult favorite, will star, write and produce 'The Good Life,' Innertube's first scripted program with a talent deal attached. CBS said at least eight multiminute episodes of varying lengths will be produced, with an option for more.
Shot mockumentary-style, 'Good Life' follows Cera and Clark Duke as aspiring TV producers who are so convinced that they have the next big thing on their hands that they remain oblivious to the fact that they have made little progress getting their dream show made.
'Good Life' is the first offering from Paradigm's new digital-focused division, a team of three headed by Wright, who is charged with helping the agency's client base mine opportunities in new media. 'My responsibility is to shepherd them into this new ancillary business area and maximize the revenue potential for our clients,' he said.
Wright served as director of advertising solutions at Yahoo! for four years ending in 2005. At Yahoo!, he was instrumental in packaging branded-content assets for entertainment projects, including Mark Burnett's Web sites for 'The Contender' and 'The Apprentice.' He also was a principal at Slingshot Media, a boutique agency that brought original programming to digital-media outlets.
Since launching in May, Innertube has stocked a mix of repurposed CBS programs and original projects, including 'BBQ Bill' and 'The Green Room.'
Cera next appears in the Columbia theatrical 'Super Bad,' from Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen. He is shooting 'Juno,' directed by Jason Reitman for Mandate, in January.
Duke also is writing and producing the project with Cera. He is repped by Generate."
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Graham Coxon considers Blur reunion
Graham Coxon considers Blur reunion: "Graham Coxon considers Blur reunion Three years after leaving the band
Graham Coxon has admitted that he would consider rejoining Blur.
The guitarist quit the band in 2002 during the making of their 'Think Tank' album.
However responding to recent comments Blur bassist Alex James made, suggesting he wanted the band to make one more album as a four-piece, Coxon has now said he would consider a reunion.
'I haven't been approached about it. I think about it: would it be fun?' he told Pitchfork. 'Would it be a bit too scary? What would the dynamic be in a studio? Would I have to do promotion? Would I tour? You know, it's a lot of thinking.
'So I guess I still mull around and think about it every now and then.'
However despite leaving Blur, Coxon insisted he is still friendly with his former bandmates.
'Alex will always be my friend,' he explained. 'I guess they all will be in some way, but it's somewhat strange.'"
Graham Coxon has admitted that he would consider rejoining Blur.
The guitarist quit the band in 2002 during the making of their 'Think Tank' album.
However responding to recent comments Blur bassist Alex James made, suggesting he wanted the band to make one more album as a four-piece, Coxon has now said he would consider a reunion.
'I haven't been approached about it. I think about it: would it be fun?' he told Pitchfork. 'Would it be a bit too scary? What would the dynamic be in a studio? Would I have to do promotion? Would I tour? You know, it's a lot of thinking.
'So I guess I still mull around and think about it every now and then.'
However despite leaving Blur, Coxon insisted he is still friendly with his former bandmates.
'Alex will always be my friend,' he explained. 'I guess they all will be in some way, but it's somewhat strange.'"
Fatboy Slim party gets licence
Fatboy Slim party gets licence: "Fatboy Slim party gets licence New Year's Day bash given the go ahead
Fatboy Slim's New Year's Day beach party has been given a licence to take place.
Permission by Brighton and Hove City Council was not initally given for the bash, but that didn't stop 20,000 tickets being snapped up within five hours of going at sale on November 2.
However on Thursday (November 23) the council voted to allow the Big Beach Boutique 3 taking place at Madeira Drive to go ahead.
The Policy and Resources Committee is set to consider the application on November 30, reports BBC NEWS.
As previously reported Fatboy Slim's free Brighton beach party in July 2002 was heavily over-subscribed, with 250,000 people turning up for the bash."
Fatboy Slim's New Year's Day beach party has been given a licence to take place.
Permission by Brighton and Hove City Council was not initally given for the bash, but that didn't stop 20,000 tickets being snapped up within five hours of going at sale on November 2.
However on Thursday (November 23) the council voted to allow the Big Beach Boutique 3 taking place at Madeira Drive to go ahead.
The Policy and Resources Committee is set to consider the application on November 30, reports BBC NEWS.
As previously reported Fatboy Slim's free Brighton beach party in July 2002 was heavily over-subscribed, with 250,000 people turning up for the bash."
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Coachella festival set to expand
Coachella festival set to expand: "Coachella festival set to expand A brand country festival is coming too
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is set to expand to a three-day event in 2007.
It will run between April 27 - 29 at the Empire Polo Field in California, reports Billboard.
The following weekend (May 5-6), promoters of Coachella will launch an unnamed country music festival which will feature legends Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris amongst others.
The new event will include four performance stages - the main one, an 'outlaw' one, a bluegrass one and a storytelling area.
The line up for the main Coachella festival is set to be announced in late January and early February."
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is set to expand to a three-day event in 2007.
It will run between April 27 - 29 at the Empire Polo Field in California, reports Billboard.
The following weekend (May 5-6), promoters of Coachella will launch an unnamed country music festival which will feature legends Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris amongst others.
The new event will include four performance stages - the main one, an 'outlaw' one, a bluegrass one and a storytelling area.
The line up for the main Coachella festival is set to be announced in late January and early February."
Friday, November 10, 2006
The quick for the week
Last night New York fucking Dolls!
Tonight dinner at the Finnish Counselet and Eric w/ Snoop D O double G!
-- compsed on my hiptop --
Friday, October 27, 2006
Tonights Gig!
An Evening at Silverlake’s Haunted Theatre!
Host: The National American Shakespeare Co and The Knightsbridge Theatre
Location: The Knightsbridge Theatre
1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA View Map
When: Friday, October 27, 7:00pm
Phone: 323-667-0955
Join us for an evening of Spooks in our Haunted Theatre.... This Silent movie house, originally built in 1905 is filled with thrills and chills... You wouldn't want to be caught alone in the dark... Just ask any company member... Every night around midnight, an eerie silence follows over this theatre that would make any mortal shake with fear...
Join us as we test the spirits!! Are you brave enough??
Doors creak open at 7pm...
Tickets are $20 and include:
Open Bar until 9:30pm
-Complimentary Apple cider available all evening
-Complimentary food available all evening, including:
-Halloween candy
-Baked treats
-Autumn comfort food
Costume Contest with Prizes Awarded to the best dressed!!
Pumpkin carving contest also with fabulous Prizes!!
"Knightsbridge Tales of Terror"
-performing on the main Stage at 8pm and again at 9:30pm
10pm Dancing with the Spirits until the Boogie Man strikes!!!
Host: The National American Shakespeare Co and The Knightsbridge Theatre
Location: The Knightsbridge Theatre
1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA View Map
When: Friday, October 27, 7:00pm
Phone: 323-667-0955
Join us for an evening of Spooks in our Haunted Theatre.... This Silent movie house, originally built in 1905 is filled with thrills and chills... You wouldn't want to be caught alone in the dark... Just ask any company member... Every night around midnight, an eerie silence follows over this theatre that would make any mortal shake with fear...
Join us as we test the spirits!! Are you brave enough??
Doors creak open at 7pm...
Tickets are $20 and include:
Open Bar until 9:30pm
-Complimentary Apple cider available all evening
-Complimentary food available all evening, including:
-Halloween candy
-Baked treats
-Autumn comfort food
Costume Contest with Prizes Awarded to the best dressed!!
Pumpkin carving contest also with fabulous Prizes!!
"Knightsbridge Tales of Terror"
-performing on the main Stage at 8pm and again at 9:30pm
10pm Dancing with the Spirits until the Boogie Man strikes!!!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
The Runout Groove
The Runout Groove Alt. pop, indie, rock, electro, country, etc etc. Updated daily with music old and new.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
The Best Hour Of Television In Years....
if you don't run and i mean fast, toward studio 60, do us all a favor and stop wasting air. i'm done with you. i dont care what method you use to get a copy but get it now! why are still reading? start watching!!!
Monday, September 18, 2006
Another Beautiful Sky From Somewhere Up In The Sky
-- compsed on my hiptop while sitting in a flying death tube --
Nirvana Water Spectacular
Located in the center of the city between the giant spaceship, LG's
exploding smurf, and the field of 50 ft. tall french frys! Big big up to
the city, the festival, all the wonderful new kids I met, and especialy
my most dope hosts, my brother paul and his dope girl traci! THANK
YOU!!! I love you guys and can't wait to see and play again with you
soon!!!
-- compsed on my hiptop --
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
Where's Mark
For all who need to find me:
Fri. 9/15
Alaska 279
Lax 6:40 -> Sea 9:14
Mon. 9/18
Alaska 468
Sea 5:37 -> Lax 8:10
while in the great north i'll be with paul & traci and checking out decibel festival.
Fri. 9/15
Alaska 279
Lax 6:40 -> Sea 9:14
Mon. 9/18
Alaska 468
Sea 5:37 -> Lax 8:10
while in the great north i'll be with paul & traci and checking out decibel festival.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Matthew's Celebrity Pixies Tribute
Matthew's Celebrity Pixies Tribute: definitly one of the wierdest things I have heard in some time! and absolutely BRILLIANT!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Kids Throw Your Hands Up In The Air / 10 Years Of BPM
Ridiculus amount of kids! Mostly mediocre tunes. But good company! Neat
new kids! Craziness that if came from Webster Hall would have been the
shit but was really shite! Next, Ro-Ro and Jason playing recs that sound
stolen from Mr. Cook! Marcus as always! And Ms. Colette!!! WOW!!!
-- compsed on my hiptop --
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Dirty Pretty Fuking Things
Carl and the boys, first gigthis side of the pond sans the sxsw fiasco, even with a broken collar bone, just give'm a swig of Jamasens, and the boys in the band ROCK!!! Flying bras and a pit Neds Atomic Dustbin would would be proud of! Tons of hype kids. Tons of industry looking for it. Bang bang your fucking dead! Long live the swager of the should be rock stars who can play guitar with broken bones and an arm in a sling!!! God save Dirty Pretty Things!!! God save Alan McGee!!!
-- compsed on my hiptop --
Thursday, August 03, 2006
God Save Bloc Party and Indie Pop
canada kids who form super groups that play cure and replacements
inspired indie pop rock!
nxt up on the block the bloc, 3/4s of a system tuned up to 5 and they
still rocked harder than any other band I have seen this year! watch for
album 2 to drop soon! preview of bwautiful was beautiful!!!
-- compsed on my hiptop --
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Happy Mondays complete first album in 14 years
Happy Mondays complete first album in 14 years: "The baggy revivalists get a little help from Howie B
Happy Mondays have completed recording sessions on their first album in 14 years.
The baggy veterans, who are currently without a record deal, have been working with US hip-hip producer Sunny Levine and U2 producer Howie B on the long awaited LP, which is also set to feature a guest appearance from Ry Cooder, reports 6 Music.
Howie added: 'It's a mental project. It's really exciting, quite incredible. It's Shaun back on it. Shaun's a diamond. He's singing well, he's rapping well, his lyrics are just right on it. His language, which was always unique, has got even better. And he looks great. I wouldn't say he looks sexy, but he looks great.'
No release date has been set for the as-yet-untitled album, the Mondays' first since the release of 'Yes, Please' in 1992 and the band's first new material since the 2005 single 'Playground Superstar'."
Wikkid!!!
Happy Mondays have completed recording sessions on their first album in 14 years.
The baggy veterans, who are currently without a record deal, have been working with US hip-hip producer Sunny Levine and U2 producer Howie B on the long awaited LP, which is also set to feature a guest appearance from Ry Cooder, reports 6 Music.
Howie added: 'It's a mental project. It's really exciting, quite incredible. It's Shaun back on it. Shaun's a diamond. He's singing well, he's rapping well, his lyrics are just right on it. His language, which was always unique, has got even better. And he looks great. I wouldn't say he looks sexy, but he looks great.'
No release date has been set for the as-yet-untitled album, the Mondays' first since the release of 'Yes, Please' in 1992 and the band's first new material since the 2005 single 'Playground Superstar'."
Wikkid!!!
Monday, July 31, 2006
The Like and 9 Black Alps
Art school girls, tunes, cocktails, Roushemburg, and the skyline!
Rockin!!!
-- compsed on my hiptop --
Sunday, July 30, 2006
X and Henry
Never got to see em. Either of them. Bummer. But all fixxed now. Last minute shot up to The Canyon Club. Nice joint like a mini less gaudy HOB. Crowd crazy. Soccer moms. Punk kids. The whole lot. Henry rocked! Amazing! X up next! Best part of all. Free tix!!! Thank you to the lovely girl who gave em!!!
That's what's suposed to happen!!!
-- compsed on my hiptop --
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Tale of Two Cities
it all starts out with me and sanj on the search for the a new joint, closed. bummer. next, broadway bar. closed. bummer yet again. next hotel fig, drinks by the pool. bump in to chris, cool kid from sundance at moca. meet up wit b who brings the b plan! an what a plan. but first 9 black alps semi acoustic under the skyline han in hand. han solo. pretty art school girls. gona have to put moca parties back on the rotation. next rauschenberg, andy, and roy! next the like! i like the like!!! now for the b plan and a trip to the lbc. all i have to say about that is thx to amber, never would have goon to something like that on my own but the spazmatics, pretty girls, snl players and meeting queen parker!!! WOW!!! thats the shit!!!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Viva Baja
crazy stuff. cool kids. big up to the lj. thx for the rides one and all. multi hours on dirt road in 110 looking for surf. amazing tacos by road side. blockus. paco. epic surf with no session. pulled over. shake down. late to train. adam saves day with cocktails, crashpad, cards, and ride at the crack. late to work. but images above say it all.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
B Setting Up Bangkok 5
I know its not really viewable. Bad camera. But that's my boy B showing
all his Full Sail skill setting up Bangkok 5 at the Hammer.
Oh yeah and Waiting For Monsters rocked the Roses god and proper! Not to
mention Paul V mashes LA girls and personal faves The Like!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Lunch and Techno
Cool new kid at work. Talked tech and techno. Turns out he ran Transmat.
Trip out!!!
- posted from my hiptop -
The Rentals Return!
Wikkid! Wikkid! Wikkid! Moogs, violins, pretty girls with librarian
glasses, and 3 pop songs! Yeah, my life rocks!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
AFI LAFF GHS
Crazy week. Lots of abriviations. Sat teaching class with the SagIndie kids at AFI. Sun party at LAFF SagIndie party. New friend Absolute grapefruit. Reminds me of the Shasta days. Tues Games and Hollywood Summit. Marathon of fun info and crazy crosspolination of entertainment IP. Yeay!!! : )
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
The Postal Service begin work on new album!
The Postal Service, aka Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello, are working on a follow-up to their 2003 album "Give Up" on Sub-Pop records. So far, they're got two songs recorded, but will be working on more after Death Cab for Cutie's summer tour winds down. Get excited!
Nice one bratha!!!
Nice one bratha!!!
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