Whose house?
Rev Run of Run DMC has a new single out on his brother's new label (Russell Simmons Music Group) called 'Mind on the road' (listen here), ties in with his appearance in a new reality tv show called Run's House, and as far as comeback tunes go, it kicks. Recalls that classic early Def Jam/Rick Rubin production sound, big rock guitars, loud ass drums, and throws in a sample from Joan Jett. What's not to like? I saw the video on C4 Premieres last night, Run has even got Donald Trump guesting in his vid.
Creativity, not concentration.
"Creativity is essential for innovation and progress. To flourish creativity requires diversity, plurality, fair competition and an open society.
80% of music and films distributed in the world is now tied up in the hands of a few multinationals. Recently a new giant SonyBMG was created with the blessing of the anti-trust authorities on both sides of the Atlantic. The market for cultural goods and services has become oligopolistic with two companies - SonyBMG and Universal - controlling more than 60% of the global music market - the Pepsi/Coke of music. Not even the biggest independent has 1%. This level of concentration works like cholesterol."
This campaign for cultural diversity is being run by IMPALA, the indie labels organisation in UK/Europe. More here.
FFD Chart Watch
Fat Freddy's Drop move from #10 to #12, Anika Moa's 2nd week slips from #6 too #8, that little poppet Hayley Westernra is at #1, and no sign of Shihad returning to the top 40 yet. Sola Rosa move in at #26, first week in.
Anyone know how to stop spam hitting the comments in Blogger?
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