Trent Reznor Discusses Music Biz With Digg Founder Kevin Rose

Posted by Eric Hebert on Apr 8, 2009 in Distribution | Comments

If you’re not a regular Digg user then this probably went under your radar; Trent answers questions from the Digg community, including many about the future of the music biz. Check it out:

Was Chris Cornell’s “Scream” Worth the Wait?

Posted by Albert Costill on Mar 15, 2009 in Album Reviews | Comments

Last Tuesday was the day that Chris Cornell fans have been waiting for, or dreading, for months.

After delay after delay “Scream” finally hit the shelves.

Now, I love Chris Cornell’s music and have supported every venture that he’s crossed, but “Scream” was everything that I feared it would be.

I seriously gave Chris the benefit of doubt, and didn’t judge him until I heard the album in it’s entirety. I tried to look at the positive benefits of a Seattle God teaming up with a hip hop producer. I really dug the self-titled track. I thought he promoted the album wisely.

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Radiohead ‘In Rainbows’: One Year Later

Posted by Albert Costill on Oct 13, 2008 in News | Comments

Last Friday, October 10, Radiohead’s In Rainbows celebrated it’s one year release.

When the news broke about Radiohead releasing a new album that would be digitally released as a pay for what you want model, the buzz was everywhere. Everyone wanted to throw in their two cents on this crazy plan.

While giving away music was, and remains, nothing new to a lot of musicians, having a band as huge as Radiohead practically give away an entire album was mind blowing. Now after having a year to digest In Rainbows, it’s still safe to say to that Radiohead has indeed changed the music industry.

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