Archive for February, 2008
Strut Records has put together an education on a cd. Compass Point Studios was set up in the Bahamas by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell.During the 80’s lead by Sly and Robbie Compass point turned out some of the most experimental dub style bangers by artist such as Tom Tom Club, Grace Jones and Talking […]
Coming off the feel good win of the year ( it’s not November yet). Glen Hasard and Marketa Irglova are taking to the streets ( actually off the streets and into theaters).
I for one am looking foward to the Radio City Music hall show because admittedly I may have walked passed many buskers in Union […]
Estate Sale: Neverland Ranch
There is going to be a hell of an estate sale at Neverland Ranch unless MJ comes up with 25 million dollars by March 19th. Does Michael have that? Does he even want Neverland ranch back?
I gotta think that property has some pretty cool secret panels and hallways behind bookcases.
If everyone who reads this paypals […]
Would you let this man recommend music to you?
According to MTV.com Mario Lavendeira ( a.k.a Perez Hilton ) is in talks with Warner Brothers records for his own label imprint. In the name of full disclosure I myself have taken some recommendations from Mr. Hilton. He picks some hits and some […]
CRS: “Us Placers” Video
When the f**k did this happen? Kanye, Lupe, and Pharrell on a track? Oh and why not slip in the omnipotent Thom Yorke on the hook! Then drop a video with Jr. High representations of all of em, directed by L.E.S hottie Va$htie. DAMN. All of this makes me really reconsider […]
Here’s your new ringtone! Kid Sister seems to be occupying a great deal of my time.
Rihanna’s Umbrella Mash Up # 437
I was not going to comment on this because of obvious reasons and the fact the the Klaxons do not butter my muffin but then watching the this performance from tonight’s Brit Awards. I’m thinking
1) I thought Daft Punk had exclusive rights to use all pyramids.
2) What’s up with the Klaxons raiding the Police’s Wardrobe […]
The thing is…In this 20 minute interview, it does not sound like he is completely convinced by his own words. ( should we be?) Idolator has broke down the highlights but an example of Mr. Iovine’s uncertainty is:
On staying current with his label’s priorities
“Four million people watched Soulja Boy.” (NB: The official “Crank That” […]
Back in December, a TVT long time staffer told me they were on tough times. That person said it was mostly due to the Lil John record not having been delievered. Fast foward 2 months and boom. I guess TVT could not hold out any longer. According to Allhiphop.com TVT records home to Lil John, […]
With Rock On Mr. Kennedy gives the reader an insiders peek to his rapid ascension to middle management during the downward spiral of the corporate music industry. This book humorously walks the halls with rock and roll icon’s and mangers mistaken for band members. Kennedy at the table of large board meetings, wonder if he […]
Search
You are currently browsing the Did You Hear That? weblog archives for February, 2008.
Longer entries are truncated. Click the headline of an entry to read it in its entirety.