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How File Sharing Effects Music
The economic consequences of file sharing goes beyond the pay scale of top artists, experts believe that piracy also minimizes diversity in popular music.
Economics of Music
How demand elasticity, age, activity, and talent effect the price of a recording.
Album Overview: Phil Vassar's 'Traveling Circus'
Hit-maker Phil Vassar, who's easily the best-known piano-playin' country star on the circuit today, is releasing his much-anticipated new studio album, Traveling Circus.
History Of The Les Paul Electric Guitar
The Les Paul electric guitar has a popularity and style which has endured for over half a century. Find out more about Les Paul himself and his classic guitar.
Deck The Hall Holiday Concert Series
The audience experienced the sonic splendor of the Walt Disney Concert Hall organ designed and manufactured by Frank Gehry, Manuel Rosales and Glatter-Götz Orgelbau.
Fresh 1980s Music on iTunes
Rejoice, '80s fans: Dino and his mullet are also ready to turn back the hands of time on iPods everywhere, and so is Matthew Wilder's immortal "Break My Stride."
Portishead Chase The Tear for Amnesty
Trip-hop royalty Portishead change gears and release an electro-charged new track 'Chase the Tear' for Charity.
New George Michael Xmas Music EP
George Michael lays off the snow long enough to release a new single and Christmas EP in time for the holidays.
Pavement the Rock Band Reunites in 2010
Pavement first appeared in the 90's music underground with a series of raucous, heavily distorted singles whose origins were shrouded in mystery.
From New Jersey To L.A.-The Knickerbockers
Bergenfield ,New Jersey's Knickerbockers had one great recorded moment. Their Beatle-esque, "Lies" landed them in the Top 20. Their career since then includes many misses
A Quick Guide to the Symphony
'Symphony' and 'symphony orchestra' are terms used in our language on an everyday basis.
A Christmas Carol for Any Time of Year
Isaac Watts' "Joy to the World" is a Christmas carol sung around Christmas time in America. However, it may be appropriate to sing this Christmas hymn all year.
Artists Resurrecting The Rap Scene In 2009
Although the genre is hardly at the peak of innovation and evolution, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about hip hop.
Auto-Tune Use in Hip Hop and Dancehall
The rise of Auto-tune helped solidify the link between Hip Hop and Dancehall, but is it at the expense of the genres' own individual cultural identities?
Sleddogs: Playing the Stages
Indie Suite talks to bassist and lead singer Kenny Byrka, ahead of release of the band's third album, Save Your Vinyl.
The True Story of "The Old 97"
How is it that a simple mail train wreck becomes the basis for one of America's most famous folk songs? Here is the true story of "The wreck of the old 97"
West Coast, Left Coast: A Night of the Beats
During the 1950s, Beat poets in America withdrew from mainstream society. Many jazz greats provided music to enhance their performances and avant-garde thoughts.
Jonny Diaz Live in Concert
He left a promising baseball career to follow God's calling. Jonny Diaz reminds fans there can never be a more beautiful you. When times are tough, keep following God.
The Twilight Saga - New Moon Soundtrack Review
Songs by The Killers, Muse and other alternative artists and indie bands embody the soundtrack of New Moon, the latest Twilight movie sequel.
Shakespeare and Song
English composers have long been fascinated by the plays of William Shakespeare and have provided a rich assortment of musical settings of his songs, poetry and prose.
Songs for Christmas by Sufjan Stevens
Eclectic music fans looking for an alternative to the same old tired holiday music should check out Sufjan Steven's excellent box set, Songs for Christmas.
Storybooks Can Teach Children About Music
Children learn so much from hearing a story. Take advantage of these wonderfully written and illustrated musical storybooks to inspire an interest of music in a child.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Pop 2009
YouTube rocked, Rihanna got tough, the Black Eyed Peas went from great to worst, and freshman upstarts became the ruling class of 2009.
Back and Shoulder Stretches for Musicians
Many musicians complain of back and shoulder pain. Regular stretching will ease pain in the shoulder and back, increase flexibility and prevent musician injuries.
33 Miles The Believe Tour
Enjoy a night of Christmas carols with 33 Miles and Jonny Diaz. This concert series reminds everyone to remember what it's all about . Emmanuel, God is with us
Sleddogs: Vocally-driven Classic Rock
Indie Suite touches base with lead singer Kenny Byrka, lead singer and bass player, ahead of release of the bands third album, Save Your Vinyl.
Music Review - Rocket Singh
Salim-Sulaiman have composed three new and interesting tracks for the album Rocket Singh - Salesman of The Year.
The Language of Love
The troubadours were roaming musicians from the Middle Ages, often of noble birth who sang of the bittersweet love experienced by the 'courtly lover'.
Elisir d'amore and Le Philtre
Auber had a major success in 1831 with Le Philtre, a romantic comedy about village life in the Pays Basque. At lignting speed, Donizetti came out with an Italian version
John Adams Conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic
The West Coast, Left Coast festival encompassed three weeks of concerts and special events curated by Creative Chair, John Adams.
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