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Contract Freak: The Nebulous World Of Agreements In The Music Industry

10 March 1977. The Sex Pistols signing to A&M Records with Buckingham Palace behind them (Getty Images) No matter whether an artist has a deal...

Breaking The Bank: $1000 Concert Tickets And Why We Saw It Coming

So, it's official. 2023 is the year of the $1,000 concert ticket. And I'm not even a little bit surprised. After all, why would artists charge less for tickets when they know that fans are willing to pay more? It's basic economics, people.

Light Source: Music And Philosophy Festival Details Line-Up

This year’s line-up for HowTheLightGetsIn London combines perennial bands such as Belle and Sebastian, Groove Armada and Hot Chip with up-and-coming acts like Manchester four-piece indie pop collective Porij.

CDs Are Back, Baby!

Surprisingly, an unexpected resurgence of CDs among Gen Z collectors is the latest rage. Despite the dominance of digital streaming services, a small but devoted group of young adults continue to collect CDs. These collectors view CDs as more than just a functional tool for consuming music; they see them as merchandise and appreciate the included photos and album design.

Going With The Flow

In 2022, Flow Festival obliged the cafes and restaurants on its territory to exclude red meat and poultry from the menu. The policy remained this year with the same rules applying to everyone

The Saga Of Wild Man Fischer

If you happened to have been strolling down Sunset Blvd. sometime in the mid-’60s, you more than likely would have run across a dirty, disheveled homeless guy belting out nonsensical, erratic, a cappella performances of “new kinds of songs” that he composed on the spot. His name was Larry Fischer, aka Wild Man Fischer.

Famously Unfamous: The Ambiguity Of Stardom

The concept of fame is a vague one. While sixty years ago no one would doubt the stardom status of The Beatles, now it is clear that there are no other stars than those sparkling celestial bodies up in the sky.

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