So the FTC wants bloggers to disclose "any money or freebies they receive in exchange for writing product reviews". Really? So what will all the music bloggers do now? The ones who regularly receive album links, bands' physical CDs and DVDs, and maybe freebie tix to local shows?The NY Times wrote: "On Monday, the F.T.C. said it would revise rules about endorsements and testimonials in advertisi...
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Will CD/DVD blog reviews go away?
Bob Mould Live CD - Available at shows
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Live Mould!Bob Mould announced on his Facebook page:"We are very pleased to announce that the CD release of the Bob Mould Band performance at ATP NY Festival on September 21st, 2008. Originally recorded for live broadcast on WFMU, this is the first time that this exceptional recording of a seminal performance has been made available since it aired live on air.This CD will only be available for ...
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Rock Clip of the Week - Fanfarlo, Luna - live in Philly
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I just stumbled across this track today from the group Fanfarlo - you can read more about this exciting UK band AND stream their debut record at Clashmusic. [Read a fine review of the band's debut CD over at NME.]Here's the song 'Luna' - this really comes alive in this clip here from the band's Philly show last week:The band returns home to play a UK tour next week.
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Pearl Jam - Backspacer release
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The brand new Pearl Jam CD (the band's 9th) is out - it's called 'Backspacer' and it's being self-released by the band (no small feat). On Sunday, no less. (Buy it here)Lots of comments from fans show thumbs up all around. And guess what, critics are loving it too - Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield (great music guy) likes it; so does LA Times writer Ann Powers. PopMatters writes "Backspacer is the...
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Rock Clip of the Week - Pavement, Unseen Power Of The Picket Fence
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Wow! What a week! Pavement, the '90s slacker indie rocker band from Stockton, CA and parts East, are reforming! The band is confirmed for three (!) shows in NYC's Central Park a year from now, according to Pitchfork reports, as well as a world tour that's getting planned. Pavement fans around the world must be shitting their pants in excitement. Pavement guitarist Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannber
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DFactor 'Slashing the Sunlight' Songs - "In Our Time" and "Lookin' for You"
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The last two songs from my new CD "Slashing the Sunlight" are up! Final two of the 12! And THAT'S not all! There is a hidden track for full CD downloaders - when you download the full LP you ALSO get my seering rendition of one of the great powerpop garage rockers of all time. So, 13 tracks for the price of 12, or something like tha-a-a-t...Here's what I wrote about the two songs:- In Our Time ...
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REM Film "This is Not A Show" World Premiere 9/29/09
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If you're in Minneapolis on the 29th of September, you can pick up tix to see the film about REM's rehearsals in Dublin back in the summer of 2007. Here's the news from REMHQ.com:------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "This Is Not A Show, the film by Vincent Moon and Jeremiah chronicling the band's working rehearsals in Dublin, Ireland, at the Olympia T...
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Johnny Ramone - Died five years ago today - Sept. 15, 2004
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U2 - Chicago Show - The Reviews
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Irish stadium rock band U2 returned to "AMER-IKA" last night for the first show of its fall 'Claw' tour in Chicago's Soldier Field. (image from U2.com)U2's own review page provided the setlist:BreatheNo Line On The HorizonGet On Your BootsMagnificentBeautiful DayElevationI Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForStuck In A Moment (You Can't Get Out Of)Unknown CallerUnforgettable FireCity of Bli...
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Rock Clip(s) of the Week - The Jam and Gang of Four, 1981 TV clips
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The Return of Hall & Oates - Box set, shows, more
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New Dfactor Songs - 09/09/09
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It's 09/09/09 and I like it. Dig my new phat phunky beats, yo. I'm like Kunnar the Warrior on acid with a phreakbeat.Or maybe it's just cool, catchy pop songs about chicks and dudes. :-)Fresh songs from my upcoming CD 'Slashing the Sunlight' right here - 'Next Big Thing is Here' and 'On My Mind'.Stream them here on the ReverbNation player! CDs should be available to buy next week at CDBaby.
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