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Volcanic Mss

Eyjafjallajokull sounds like it could be the name of a thrash or death metal band, however it is actually the name of a volcano. The havoc caused by the aforementioned volcano has affected many industries including the music industry.

Many events connected to the entertainment industry have had to suffer cancellations due to the volcano. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, has run into trouble as many European artists are unable to make it …

Music Talent Shows: The Idol Series

The enormously popular Idol series is a spinoff of the show Pop Idol and is found in slightly differing formats in 42 territories. Created by Simon Fuller, the show has captured the imagination and dreams of millions around the world.
The format of the show is as following:

One host (sometimes two) is responsible for directing the show, introducing the contestants and also announcing the results. A panel of Judges is responsible for offering critique …

Notable Benefit Concerts

Benefit concerts have always been very popular. Due to the very nature of these concerts, where all proceeds go to helping some worthy cause, people have always flocked to them. Usually the performing artists accept very little in terms of remuneration and most do not accept any payment at all. The largest of these in recent times was the Live 8 concert of 2005. But there have been other notable concerts over the past few …

The Top Five Christmas Songs of All Time

By the time Christmas comes and goes it takes a lot out of us. The shopping, the cooking, the eating, etc all take a toll on everyone. But what keeps everyone going throughout the whole season and sometimes after that, are the good old Christmas songs. It’s no wonder that some of the oldies have been voted the best of all time.

“Santa Claus is coming to town” – It debuted in 1934 on Eddie …

Anticipated Rock Albums of 2010

This year looks good for fans of veteran groups who are emerging once again, hopefully, with great albums.

Blink 182 is almost guaranteed to put out an album this year following their inability to do so last year due to logistical issues. Fans will be happy to know that drummer Travis Barker will also be releasing an album; his solo debut will take place in spring.

Since Rock N Roll Jesus, Kid Rock has been …

The Sunshine Underground exclusive free downloads

The phrase ‘Nobody’s Coming To Save You, does not intend to convey an anti religious message or anything like that but is actually the title of The Sunshine Underground’s second album due in February this year. To promote the upcoming release, the band is putting up an exclusive set of downloads on their website, www.thesunshineunderground.co.uk. Some of the material available is considered exclusive, as it will not be included on the upcoming album.

You will …

Pink Floyd & Dave Gilmour guitar tuition DVDs released

For guitar fans across the world, Lick Library’s (LL) newest release is great news. LL has released three Pink Floyd specific tutorials designed to generate nostalgia as well as show us how Dave Gilmour created magic. In the videos Jamie Humphries, who played with The Australian Pink Floyd (a Pink Floyd tribute band), will take over the duty of guiding us through the genius of Pink Floyd.

In “Learn to play Pink Floyd: Volume 2”, …

The Red Bull Music Academy

The RBMA (The Red Bull Music Academy) started as a DJ event, and has now grown to bring together music of all genres and facets worldwide. Torstein Schmidt and Christopher Romberg are the founders of Red Bull Music Academy, an international Event for musicians that takes place once a year. RBMA is an excellent opportunity for DJs, singers, musicians, arrangers, and new producers to learn more about music from the top industry experts.

Every year, …

Lady Gaga Stopped Taking Drugs When She Was 20

DJ lady starlight, one of Lady Gaga’s best friends, revealed that the star had left drugs and partying behind at the age of 20, when they both met.Although Gaga projects an image that screams wild craziness, the star is so focused on her career that she has little or no time for romance and boyfriends, said Starlight when she was interviewed by the British Daily Mirror.The DJ mentioned that Gaga and she were always into …

MTV Europe Awards to celebrate fall of Berlin wall

This year’s 16th Annual MTV European Music Awards was once again held in Berlin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. The event commenced with a short performance by the legendary band U2, who played at the Brandenburg Gate. The tickets for the show were sold free online. The short concert saw 10,000 very excited, fans hear the band play songs such as “Sunday, Bloody Sunday” “Magnificent” and “One”.

The …