Washington -- In mid-July, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and his longtime producer and collaborator Nigel Godrich announced that they were pulling their songs from Spotify. They argued that the online streaming service may be good for its investors, but it was bad for artists' bottom lines. All the press attention and debate that followed have not caused a mass boycott, the company told HuffPost.
But in multiple interviews, owners and executives of indie recording labels across the country said they would support the decision of an individual artist who wanted to pull out of Spotify -- although few seemed to actively encourage it.
At least one more prominent artist told HuffPost he will pull out of Spotify. Eric Hilton, who is one half of the band Thievery Corporation and also runs Esl Music, said in an email that he will be joining Yorke.
"I've always spoken out about Spotify and today's streaming sites 100% negatively.
But in multiple interviews, owners and executives of indie recording labels across the country said they would support the decision of an individual artist who wanted to pull out of Spotify -- although few seemed to actively encourage it.
At least one more prominent artist told HuffPost he will pull out of Spotify. Eric Hilton, who is one half of the band Thievery Corporation and also runs Esl Music, said in an email that he will be joining Yorke.
"I've always spoken out about Spotify and today's streaming sites 100% negatively.
- 7/26/2013
- by Jason Cherkis
- Huffington Post
1963
Johnny Cash: Blood, Sweat and Tears (Columbia)
Some of Cash's '60s concept albums were burdened with much too talking between tracks; here the tribute to the American working man gets to mostly stand alone on its musical merits, and shines. Notably, it incluces the top version of the traditional "John Henry"” about the most legendarily heroic working man ever, and the version of "Casey Jones" here is classic as well. Politically and psychologically, Cash was the perfect man for this job.
1968
Byrds: Notorious Byrd Brothers (Columbia)
Sometimes transitional albums, confusing listeners expecting a group's earlier style, are underrated. Not so with this classic. It's true that it didn't sell as well as earlier Byrds LPs, nor did the single from the album chart very high, but for decades Notorious Byrd Brothers has been widely revered, and not just by fans; some critics have even anointed it as the band's best album.
Johnny Cash: Blood, Sweat and Tears (Columbia)
Some of Cash's '60s concept albums were burdened with much too talking between tracks; here the tribute to the American working man gets to mostly stand alone on its musical merits, and shines. Notably, it incluces the top version of the traditional "John Henry"” about the most legendarily heroic working man ever, and the version of "Casey Jones" here is classic as well. Politically and psychologically, Cash was the perfect man for this job.
1968
Byrds: Notorious Byrd Brothers (Columbia)
Sometimes transitional albums, confusing listeners expecting a group's earlier style, are underrated. Not so with this classic. It's true that it didn't sell as well as earlier Byrds LPs, nor did the single from the album chart very high, but for decades Notorious Byrd Brothers has been widely revered, and not just by fans; some critics have even anointed it as the band's best album.
- 1/30/2013
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
For the second year in a row, I’ve taken it upon myself to boil down some of what I feel is the year’s best music and boil it down to an accessible CD-80-friendly package, with the additional challenge of accompanying them with clips from some of the year’s more notable films. I pushed myself to the limits of my time-cruching abilities this time around; I still fell just shy of my 40-track goal, but I did cram in more movies this year, thanks partially to the brilliant idea of including some choice soundtrack snippets as well.
It’s also a more eclectic bunch than last year: this time around, there’s a little more punk, a little more folk, a little more metal, and a little more hip-hop and r n’ b. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Below, you’ll find a download link with...
It’s also a more eclectic bunch than last year: this time around, there’s a little more punk, a little more folk, a little more metal, and a little more hip-hop and r n’ b. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Below, you’ll find a download link with...
- 12/1/2012
- by Simon Howell
- SoundOnSight
Just can't get enough, once sang Depeche Mode. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I'm listening to other tunes right now. Check out my August playlist for some desktop and mobile device-worthy tuneage.
"Fisherman" The Peach Kings Handsome Moves (Peach Kings) - So damn infectious, it is! Hot chick vocals and '60s garage-pop, twang-rock flourishes abound. Texan Paige McClain Wood and Californian Steven Trezevant Dies describe their sound as "gypsydelic" and I concur. Favorite single of the month! Check out the vid below!
Pale Morning Light The Late Call (Tapete) - Rare that I can hang with an album from start to finish. Sometimes I get about 3 songs in, if I'm lucky. Lucky that I'm not bored by too many malnourished songs. Not so with this third collection of melodic folk-rock musings from Stockholm-based singer-songwriter Mr. Johannes Mayer. Great vibe, great voice, great songs; worth hangin' from start to finish.
"Fisherman" The Peach Kings Handsome Moves (Peach Kings) - So damn infectious, it is! Hot chick vocals and '60s garage-pop, twang-rock flourishes abound. Texan Paige McClain Wood and Californian Steven Trezevant Dies describe their sound as "gypsydelic" and I concur. Favorite single of the month! Check out the vid below!
Pale Morning Light The Late Call (Tapete) - Rare that I can hang with an album from start to finish. Sometimes I get about 3 songs in, if I'm lucky. Lucky that I'm not bored by too many malnourished songs. Not so with this third collection of melodic folk-rock musings from Stockholm-based singer-songwriter Mr. Johannes Mayer. Great vibe, great voice, great songs; worth hangin' from start to finish.
- 8/24/2012
- by Dusty Wright
- www.culturecatch.com
From a young age, Grace Woodroofe has had great opportunities with collaborators. She ended up working with Mark Eitzel with the American Music Club and Beck’s former bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen after recording her first demo. After finishing her studies, Woodroofe came from Perth to the Los Angeles to work with Ben Harper, who produced her first album, Always Want.
- 9/12/2011
- Pastemagazine.com
Trying to plumb the injustice of Richard Buckner’s obscurity is pretty fruitless; after all, that’s just more time that could be spent listening to his music. Across nine full-length albums, the singer-songwriter has built a body of work that’s often dismissed as alt-country—one that manages to steer clear of cornpone and steep itself in the kind of mood and texture Mark Eitzel made famous. It’s been five years since Buckner’s last full-length, the raggedly glorious, typically overlooked Meadow. His latest, Our Blood, isn’t likely to raise his profile much. But that’s okay ...
- 8/2/2011
- avclub.com
The Culture Show | Springwatch High Seas With Gordon Buchanan | Outnumbered | Behind The Scenes At The Museum | Alaska State Troopers | Warehouse 13
The Culture Show
7pm, BBC2
His hair will flop in the spring heat, but somehow you doubt whether that will stop Mark Kermode enjoying himself as he heads for the 63rd Cannes film festival. Elsewhere, as the art series returns, Miranda Sawyer visits the Brighton festival to meet playwright Simon Stephens, who has written a musical, Marine Parade, with American Music Club mainman Mark Eitzel. There's also an interview with the festival's artistic director, Brian Eno. Plus Sue Perkins on an unusual production of Benjamin Britten's opera, Noye's Fludde; David Mitchell reads from his new novel, The Thousand Autumns Of Jacob de Zoet; and a performance from Seun Kuti, leading his father Fela's Afrobeat band, Egypt 80.
Springwatch High Seas With Gordon Buchanan
8pm, BBC2
Brand Springwatch discovers life...
The Culture Show
7pm, BBC2
His hair will flop in the spring heat, but somehow you doubt whether that will stop Mark Kermode enjoying himself as he heads for the 63rd Cannes film festival. Elsewhere, as the art series returns, Miranda Sawyer visits the Brighton festival to meet playwright Simon Stephens, who has written a musical, Marine Parade, with American Music Club mainman Mark Eitzel. There's also an interview with the festival's artistic director, Brian Eno. Plus Sue Perkins on an unusual production of Benjamin Britten's opera, Noye's Fludde; David Mitchell reads from his new novel, The Thousand Autumns Of Jacob de Zoet; and a performance from Seun Kuti, leading his father Fela's Afrobeat band, Egypt 80.
Springwatch High Seas With Gordon Buchanan
8pm, BBC2
Brand Springwatch discovers life...
- 5/20/2010
- by Jonathan Wright, Will Hodgkinson, Andrew Mueller, Phelim O'Neill
- The Guardian - Film News
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