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John Mayer, 3 More Added to NON-COMM; Early Bird Rates Expiring, Overflow Hotel
NON-COMMvention Update: John Mayer in a World Cafe interview, Early Bird rates expiring, overflow hotel information, and even more artists announced…
This Week’s AAA Radio and Alternative Rock Radio Charts: 4-1-12
Gotye and Fun. are #1 and #2 on both the AAA and Alternative Radio Charts. In fact, eight of the Top 22 songs are shared by both formats. Check out the similarities and differences…
NON-COMMvention Early Bird Rates Expire Friday at 5pm Eastern
Early Bird registration for the 12th Annual NON-COMMvention expires on Friday. U.S. Grant orders you to take advantage of rates that could get you in for as little as $50!
Linkage: NYTimes on Music Cruises, LATimes on SXSW, and Moshcam’s Live Video
The New York Times files a great story about rock cruises, The Los Angeles Times with some post SXSW reflections on the music biz, and startup Moshcam brings concerts to your phone…
Artist Spotlight: A Nod From the BBC Gives Pearl Handled Revolver Traction
With a mix of heavy blues, rock, and psychedelia, UK band Pearl Handled Revolver took the band out of the garage to England, and now Stateside with their new CD “Colossus”….
Indie Record Store CD and Vinyl Sales Charts: 3-25-12
It’s a # debut for The Shins’ “Port of Morrow, ” bumping Bruce to #2. Esperanza Spalding debuts at #3. See what the cool people are buying at more than 200 mom and pop shops…
Editor’s Pick: Justin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle moves in a Memphis Soul direction with his latest, “Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now.” Watch the video trailer…
This Week’s Top 22 AAA Radio and Alternative Rock Radio Charts: 3-25-12
Gotye is #1 at both AAA and Alternative Radio, but Fun. has the largest audience at Alternative. Keane debuts in The Top 22 at AAA…
Five Things We Can Learn From Cable TV’s Ratings Slide
Several cable TV networks are getting hammered in the early 2012 ratings race. Others are thriving. Five things we can learn from this media battleground…
A Day on the Internet: Amazing Infographic
Every day 18.7 million hours of music are streamed on Pandora alone. 864,000 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube. Take a look at a snapshot of a day on the web…
More Artists Added to NON-COMM; Sessions Taking Shape
Brandi Carlile, Poliça, Rebecca Ferguson, and Eisley’s Jonathan Wilson are added to NON-COMM, and the schedule of sessions and events is taking shape…
Conan’s Tiny Set Lesson: How To Turn an Average Show Into Water Cooler Talk
So Conan had Shaq and Joel McHale on his how the other night. Decent bookings, but how did he turn it into a buzzworthy show? He conducted the interviews from a teeny-tiny set…
This Week’s AAA Radio and Alternative Radio Airplay Charts: 3-19-12
Gotye manages to top both the AAA and Alternative Radio song charts, John Mayer climbs to #2 at AAA, and Fun. continues to climb on both charts…
Worth Watching: SXSW 2012 Edition
As has become tradition, the Public Radio world again trekked to Austin for SXSW. While most stations are trying to take it up a notch from boondoggle, many have a long way to go. Still, there were strong moments…
Artist Spotlight: The Lumineers New Video
Denver-based trio The Lumineers have parlayed a self-recorded EP and self-booked tour into a deal with Dualtone Records, a debut full length, video, and considerable radio airplay…
Public Radio Exchange Launches Innovation Effort With Knight Foundation
Public Radio Exchange, or PRX, is launching PMX — the Public Media Accelerator — in an effort to spur innovation in Public Media. Among the biggest issues is where to start…
