Electronic Music NewsVideogame beat goes on but muted
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- Videogame beat goes on but muted
- Apple’s decision a wise move
- Little Boots tops music tips list
- Developing A Functional Electronic Press Kit
- Enjoy upcoming music events
Videogame beat goes on but muted
Variety CA
Activision Blizzard has staked much of its future on growing “Guitar Hero” as a franchise a strategy that involves annual sequels and frequent spinoffs. But with “World Tour” repping the fourth installment in as many years along with spinoffs like “Aerosmith” “n Tour” and “Rock the ’80s” some observers question whether “Guitar Hero” has grown faster than demand particularly since each iteration reps only a modest change. “I do believe the music and rhythm category is definitely here to stay and it will always have a large and loyal market base” analyst Jesse Divnich of Electronic Entertainment Design and Research recently wrote. “I believe however we may have seen a peak in sales from the category. “Boredom may not be the only problem however. Thanks to their instrument peripherals “Guitar Hero: World Tour” and “Rock Band 2″ retail for $190 more than triple the price of an average videogame. In the midst of a recession that’s a major impediment to potential new buyers as well as existing fans who might decide they’re not ready to spend $200 for an upgrade when they’re worried about losing their job.
Apple’s decision a wise move
GulfNews United Arab Emirates
They were taking pity on me since my music library all 6000 tracks of it had been reduced to electronic rubble when my computer’s hard drive crashed. Although highly appreciated when they first arrived those tracks have become some the most annoying files on my computer. Every time iTunes comes across these files the music stops and I get prompted for a password. I have no idea what the password is. My friend entered the password when she gave me the music.
Little Boots tops music tips list
BBC News UK
Little Boots is 24-year-old singer and keyboard player Victoria Hesketh from Blackpool whose influences include David Bowie Gary Numan and Kate Bush. The Sound of 2009 list is based on tips from 134 leading UK tastemakers who named their favourite three new acts. Last year Adele came top followed by Duffy The Ting Tings and Glasvegas.
Developing A Functional Electronic Press Kit
Cybergrass
That isn’t what a press kit is for. At the same time it has to be readily available for any media or talent buyer to access easily and quickly. Welcome to one of music’s Catch-22isms. Lets start off with what should be in a press kit. bviously this is a mirror of who you are — either individually or as a band. Every press kit should have these elements:Who you are.
Enjoy upcoming music events
Philadelphia Daily News PA
10 2009 Enjoy upcoming music events Live music and more today through Thursday compiled by Tom Di Nardo Shaun Brady Sara Sherr and Laurie T. She’s not reached that level since but continues touring and releasing albums of R&B-sweetened original material including her most recent "From the Sun.
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