Radiohead vs The Music Industry

In 2003 Radiohead completed their obligation with EMI Records and decided not to renew their contract. This effectively makes them an un-signed band free of any recording obligations. How can this happen and will they miss EMI?

Record labels are only a small part of a very complicated music industry. The label’s job is to provide the support necessary to help a recording artist record an album. This is a very simple and broad definition of their responsibilities.

Lets break down all the different components that make up a popular musical artist. (more…)

Benefit Concert at Nag’s Head in Huntington Village, Long Island

On January 23rd from 7 to 10pm the Bob Morris Irish Band will be having a fundraiser at Nag’s Head in the heart of Huntington Village. The band is a traditional Irish group featuring 14 band members playing an assortment of traditional instruments, all in the name of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal. This is a church that was built in 1936 and was severely damaged by arson last month. The band is hoping to play a variety of shows across Long Island to raise support, awareness and funds to rebuild and get the church going again. (more…)

Ani DiFranco in the IMAC at Huntington, NY

Ani Difranco, the “righteous babe” is on tour this year and happens to stop by Huntington Village in Long Island to perform at the local concert hall, the IMAC center. The show is on January 17th, at 8pm (more…)