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Nov 30

“The most immediate revelation, of course, is that at some point next year revenues from gigs payable to artists will for the first time overtake revenues accrued by labels from sales of recorded music.” Do music artists fare better in a world with illegal file-sharing? — Times Labs Blog

Nov 29

“Once you institutionalise mistrust, you incite people to take these things further and further, finding new areas to implement criminal record checks. It becomes a badge of responsibility and a symbolic ritual. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t make sense.” Schools vet parents for Christmas festivities - Times Online

Nov 28

“Perhaps it is pointless to get too worked up about what in the end is a shopping list, although the very idea that they are really just shopping lists, an ultimate example of the commodification and corporate co-opting of music, rebellion and experimentation, is enough to get me worked up, being of a certain age with a belief that music exists not to tie everything up, and down, but to loosen, reshuffle, interpret, inspire, rewire and disconcert.” Paul Morley’s Showing Off… the Noughties | Music | guardian.co.uk

Nov 27

“This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost.” BBC News - ‘World’s strongest’ beer with 32% strength launched

“I live in here,” she explains, exasperatedly, pointing at her head. “And it’s difficult. I drift with every sensation. At times I’m OK, and at other times I’m such a rubout. My mind just whirrs or stops. There’s no middle ground.” Elizabeth Fraser talks about why she finds it too difficult to even think about her old Cocteau Twins bandmates | Music | The Guardian

Nov 25

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Nov 21

It’s an odd world indeed in which Cheryl Cole fills in for Martha Wainwright. Verdict: not brilliant, but not bad either.

Nov 19

“Sting is right in what he says about The X Factor. If I was a TV commissioner, I wouldn’t take the show off the air, but I’d put on one that showcases new songwriting talent, featuring unique voices. Doing covers, impersonating other artists should not be the only option or goal to aspire to.” Behind the music: Peter Gabriel on the future of the industry | Music | guardian.co.uk

“The fundamentally open model of Twitter created a new kind of information network and it has long outgrown the concept of personal status updates. Twitter helps you share and discover what’s happening now among all the things, people, and events you care about. “What are you doing?” isn’t the right question anymore—starting today, we’ve shortened it by two characters. Twitter now asks, “What’s happening?” Twitter Blog: What’s Happening?

Nov 18

“Sure, those with large followings have a lot of people receiving their messages but, and this is the mistake people who come from a broadcast background always make, that doesn’t mean they’re actually listening. Nor does it mean they’re going to act.” Influence is weird « ASH-10