CD’s
THE DECLINE OF THE CD
The compact disc was introduced in 1982 and proved a great commercial success. But in the midst of the current economic crisis, an already struggling music industry has turned to other ways of generating income. Direct download sites such as iTunes and the music for free video network YouTube flourish as part of a new [...]
Free Music
TOP FIVE FREE MUSIC WEBSITES
In this modern digital age, it is not difficult to find free music on the internet. There is a wide variety of diverse sources, including YouTube music and even the social networking site MySpace. The websites listed below are classed in the top five: Grooveshark is an online search engine with a user friendly interface. [...]
Albums
NEW MUSIC ALBUMS IN 2011
The forthcoming year looks to be an exciting one for new music. 2011 will witness the release of albums from new musicians, not to mention the reappearance of some long established acts. There has been much talk, with YouTube and free music downloads, about the commercial decline of rock and pop music. New releases from [...]
Downloads
MUSIC PIRACY
Napster ruled the internet for several years as its most controversial record store. But there was no exchange of cash since it was a free file sharing site pirating music. Napster was closed down a decade ago due to legal action. This in turn paved the way for the emergence of iTunes and eMusic and [...]
FREE MUSIC OR FEE MUSIC
Google is in the process of setting up a new music service which will challenge Apple iTunes. This is an upgrade of its Android operating system (OS) Honeycomb designed to power the latest range of tablet pcs. Google Music’s intentions are uncertain whether it will offer a streaming service or opt for a download store. [...]
The Music Industry
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY PAST AND PRESENT
The music industry has changed beyond all recognition in the last 20 years. There are lots of reasons why mostly connected with the digital revolution. Do young music artists want a record deal with an advance or would they prefer to sell their own music? The record companies still face the problem of illegal downloads. [...]
Pop Music
PUBLIC SCHOOL POP MUSIC
The traditional image of the pop star as the working class hero has its origins in the 1960’s. In the explosion of pop music that signified a step change in post war social and cultural development. Bands such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and solo artists such as Tom Jones and Lulu are [...]