Sony Registers 13 New Daft Punk Songs
Fans hungry for any piece of intel regarding the new Daft Punk record may now have a bit more to chew on. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBe a Part of Michael Jackson's Next Video
Fans can contribute to the creation of the music video for Michael Jackson’s “Behind the Mask” through a global mash-up. The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music have partnered to allow every fan of Jackson to have the opportunity to contribute to his upcoming music video. The online mash-up launches today, allowing participants to upload clips of themselves performing Jackson’s signature moves or selecting a move, lyric or crowd reaction.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSpotify Inks First U.S. Agreement with Sony Music
Spotify’s long awaited U.S. arrival may finally occur in the near future. While there have been many discussions about the European music-streaming service making its way across the Atlantic, the company finally agreed to a deal with Sony Music Entertainment—a move that may open the doors to subsequent agreements with other major labels.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsSony Apologizes to Bradford Cox for Deleting His Online Recordings
Label giant Sony Music took the liberty of deleting four of Bradford Cox’s MP3 albums he posted on Deerhunter’s blog last week inexplicably. Now, they’ve apologized.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Roots and John Legend: Wake Up!
America’s most malleable band shines up some old soul More than two decades into their career, The Roots seem like they can do anything. They’ve got nine albums, all of them worthy; they can cover the Beatles and back up Ice Cube, Sting, Eminem and Jimmy Buffett; they can remix cable-news clips of Sarah Palin, angry goats and Whoopi Goldberg. Thanks to their effortless shape-shifting work on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (remember when people thought that might be a bad idea?) they’ve spot-evolved into one of the country’s most versatile bands.... read more
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