Music Row watches radio deal (Tennessean)

Music Row watches radio deal (Tennessean)
Clear Channel Communication’s planned sale of 448 small-market radio stations ? announced yesterday alongside an $18.7 billion buyout deal ? could have repercussions for Music Row.

Local artists put their music on disc (Reno Gazette-Journal)

Local artists put their music on disc (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Local artists seem to be taking their music more seriously than ever. This batch of eight artists has put out recordings that no longer sound like they were recorded in a member’s bathroom, but at top-notch studios with real pros. Following are some of the local highlights of recent months. Look for them directly from the artists’ Web sites, or at local outlets like Recycled Records, with two

Before The Music Dies (KXAN 36 Austin)

Before The Music Dies (KXAN 36 Austin)
A new film, made by Austinites, is spreading the word. “Before The Music Dies” goes into release this week, indicting the music industry for promoting pop culture, at the expense of great music.