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![]() NOW LAMMY TALKS UP HARDLINE ANTI-P2P MEASURES As previously reported, while the government's 'Digital Britain' report was a bit non-committal on forcing internet service providers to reduce, suspend and may be even disconnect the internet access of persistent file-sharers - referring to such measures in only abstract terms, and even then as a future rather than current option - ministers are now talking about such measures as something that should be considered here and now. A change of heart that has been welcomed by many in the music business, but not internet service providers, some consumer groups and the Featured Artists Coalition. Speaking to the US film industry in Washington yesterday, Lammy justified the UK government's sudden change of heart on this issue - and his colleagues' decision to pursue a policy he previously criticised - as proof British ministers are "not standing still" on this issue. According to Billboard, he continued: "[Our] new work against illicit P2P file-sharing, including possible suspension of internet access for persistent infringers [sends] a clear message: when it comes to piracy and infringement, 'digital is not different'". Maintaining some of his past opinions on this matter, he stressed that governments needed support from the content industries in any moves to stop illegal file-sharing, not least in providing engaging legal alternatives for accessing content online. He told his film industry audience: "Partnership and innovation by businesses can help consumers understand the problems illegal downloads cause creators and performers, giving them the knowledge and confidence they need to act within the law. If we provide the right combination of enforcement, education and forward-looking policy we can build a culture that provides consumers with legitimate access to the content they want". Lammy was speaking as those who oppose three-strike style measures to combat file-sharing started to comment on the government's recent change of heart on the P2P issue, ie their putting possible suspension and disconnection of internet access back on the agenda (ministers did imply such measures would be considered in early 2008, it was only towards the end of last year and around the release of 'Digital Britain' earlier this year that they seemed to have been rejected as short term options). Presumably responding to that letter in the The Times from various content owner trade bodies supporting the new proposals, the bosses of three major ISPs plus various consumer groups wrote their own letter to the broadsheet claiming that the three-strike measures being discussed "threaten broadband consumers' rights and the development of new attractive services", while warning that efforts to combat file-sharing in this way in other countries have led to "consumer resistance". And while cross-sector trade body UK Music and the record industry's BPI welcomed the government's rethink, not everyone in the music business is in support of measures that could lead to file-sharers having their net connections suspended or disconnected. The Featured Artists Coalition has been against such measures ever since its formal creation earlier this year, but this time they have been joined by the British Academy Of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and the Music Producers' Guild in airing concern. In a group statement they said: "We have serious reservations about the content and scope of the proposed legislation outlined in the consultation on P2P file-sharing. Processes of monitoring, notification and sanction are not conducive to achieving a vibrant, functional, fair and competitive market for music". -------------------------------------------------- MICHAEL JACKSON BURIED The gold-plated coffin finally arrived in a hearse followed by a procession of 30 other vehicles. The singer's brothers Randy, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon acted as pallbearers again (as they did at Jacko's funeral and memorial event), and again they wore identical black suits and one white glove in honour of their brother. The singer's children, Prince Michael, Prince Michael II and Paris, sat with their grandparents, Katherine (now their legal guardian) and Joe Jackson in the front row at the burial ceremony. Among the 200 invited guests were Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin, Quincy Jones, and Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley. Following the ceremony, Jackson's body was placed in the cemetery's heavily secured Great Mausoleum, which reportedly also houses the remains of stars including Walt Disney, Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable. -------------------------------------------------- DJ AM BURIED The memorial service, slightly bizarrely, had 12-step drug recovery theme. Invitations to the event read: "The format of the evening will be in the style of an open 12-step meeting. Adam's friends both from his life in recovery, as well as those from other areas of his life are welcome. We ask only that everyone adhere to the tradition of anonymity and let what they hear there, and who they see there, stay there". There has been speculation that Goldstein committed suicide after breaking up with long-term girlfriend Hayley Wood. Responding to these claims, she has denied that they had broken up and called his death a "tragic accident". She told reporters: "Any indication that this horribly tragic accident happened because of a rumoured break up is not only untrue but disgusting. We were very much together at the time of his passing, and I love him very much". In other DJ AM news, his mother, Andrea Gross, has filed court papers to oversee his estate, which is reportedly worth $1 million (brought down from $3.9 million by outstanding debts of $2.9 million). A court hearing is set for 7 Oct. PENNYWISE ANNOUNCE NEW VOCALIST Teglas said in a statement: "I'm stoked to be singing these upcoming shows with Pennywise. I'm a huge fan of the band and am super grateful to share the stage with my long time friends Fletcher [Dragge, guitar], Byron [McMackin, drums], and Randy [Bradbury, bass]". -------------------------------------------------- OASIS OVER FOR GOOD, SAYS WAITER Vincenzo Della Corte, who recently served Liam some food, told the paper: "I had to ask him what the future was and he said it was all over and there was no way he would get back with Noel.He said that Noel had his style of music and he had his and they would be going their separate ways. You hear all these stories about Oasis being real rock and rollers but Liam was really polite and was very happy to talk.They were all having a good time and he didn't seem at all bothered about the fact he had caused one of the world's biggest bands to break up". -------------------------------------------------- WATTS NOT LEAVING THE STONES In a slightly bitchy statement (in that it included a subtle diss of Undercover), the Stones' spokesperson told reporters: "Contrary to a fabricated story ... on a small music web site in Australia, drummer Charlie Watts has not left the Rolling Stones". EFTERKLANG SIGN TO 4AD The band's former label, The Leaf Label (another one we like a lot), are not finished with them just yet, though. They will release the previously reported live album, 'Performing Parades', on 19 Oct. Announcing the new deal, Efterklang said: "We are very happy to let you know that we have signed a new record deal with 4AD - one of our absolute favourite labels in the world. We will now be part of a roster that currently counts fine artists like The National, Deerhunter, TV On The Radio, M Ward, Scott Walker, St Vincent and many more. [Our] first project together will be our third studio album, which will be released sometime in the first quarter of 2010". They added: "We have been releasing our music on The Leaf Label since 2004. It has been absolutely joyful for us and we are proud that we have contributed to their incredible discography. We are still waiting for them to release a record we don't like, but we are beginning to think that it will never happen". Here are the UK & Ireland bits of their upcoming tour: 4 Sep: Electric Picnic -------------------------------------------------- BASEMENT JAXX NOT DROPPED BY XL As previously reported, one half of the duo, Felix Buxton told Teletext's Planet Sound last week: "XL haven't offered us a new deal, but I didn't imagine they would. You don't need a record company now - they aren't so relevant. All you need is someone to distribute your music. Besides, you only make money through touring now". However, the label said this week: "Contrary to a small number of internet stories that have surfaced over the weekend, XL Recordings would like to clarify that Basement Jaxx have not been dropped by the label.XL Recordings will be releasing the band's new album 'Scars' on 21 Sep along with their new single 'Feelings Gone (feat. Sam Sparro)'". The question wasn't whether XL were releasing the new Basement Jaxx album, though. It was whether they would be releasing any future material by the duo. The fact remains that 'Scars' is the final album owed to the label under the five album deal they signed a decade ago. NIRVANA LIVE AT READING RELEASE ANNOUNCED One of the most bootlegged performances of all time, it's widely considered to be one of the band's finest moments, and features covers of 'The Money Will Roll Right In' by Fang, 'D-7' by The Wipers, and (on the DVD release only) Shocking Blue's 'Love Buzz'. It will be available as a combined CD/DVD package, as well as two separate discs. A vinyl version will follow on 16 Nov. Here's the tracklist: Breed -------------------------------------------------- SLAYER REVEAL NEW ALBUM DETAILS Oh, the band's drummer, Dave Lombardo said some stuff about the packaging. Look: "As we're so excited about 'World Painted Blood', we wanted to do something special for the packaging, and have been working with some really cool ideas. They've taken time to get just right, and with our headlining the Mayhem tour for most of the summer, it's just taken that much longer to get all these great ideas exactly the way we want them". He also said: "We hope our fans will like everything about 'World Painted Blood' as much as we do. Recording this new album has been one of the greatest experiences we've had as a band. We were together during the writing process more than we had been for past albums, we worked more collectively, everyone's suggestions and ideas were heard and considered, and that camaraderie is definitely heard in the new album". Here's the tracklist: World Painted Blood -------------------------------------------------- NEW EELS VIDEO Explaining one of these hook-ups, Everett says: "I met Padma when we appeared on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' recently. I thought I had a shot with her". Here's the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNtlGwYJCUQ -------------------------------------------------- AQUA RETURN There are actually three new tracks on the hits package, including new single 'Back To The 80s', which has apparently already topped the chart in their native Denmark. Alongside the three new songs are sixteen Aqua classics. Yes, sixteen. Just in case you're wondering how they ever managed to get the Aqua back catalogue down to just sixteen 'greatest hits', here is the full track listing for you to digest - 'Barbie Girl', 'Doctor Jones', that one from the 'Sliding Doors' soundtrack, and all your other Aqua favourites. The single is out on 21 Sep, the album on 28 Sep. Woo. ISIS ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES Tour dates: 21 Oct: London, Koko -------------------------------------------------- TRANSGRESSIVE BIRTHDAY GIGS Here are the dates and line-ups: 24 Sep: London, Heaven - Young Knives, Esser, Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man back to top JACK DANIEL'S BIRTHDAY GIG The exclusive Birthday JD Set will take place on 8 Oct at Village Underground in London, with the event's 400 tickets only available to competition winners. For more info (and to enter the competition) go to www.thejdset.co.uk. ALBUM REVIEW: A Mountain Of One - Institute Of Joy (Ten Worlds) Buy from iTunes LILES LEAVES WARNER Confirming Liles' departure, Warner Music top blokey Edgar B told CMU: "Kevin Liles is an exceptional executive and one of the most dynamically creative individuals in the industry. During his tenure at WMG, he helped to design and implement our industry-leading artist services strategy that in just a few years is already producing meaningful results. With WMG now positioned for future growth, Kevin is following his heart. His presence will be missed in 75 Rock". In case you think Edgar has gone a bit loopy in that last remark, Warner Music's New York offices are at 75 Rockefeller Plaza. In fact that's where the table Liles has been standing on lives. Liles himself added: "In the past couple weeks I've made one of the most important decisions of my life - to depart the Warner Music Group in order to focus more on new entrepreneurial endeavours in talent management, entertainment, media and my personal philanthropic and political passions. I am thankful for the opportunities that Edgar and [other top Warner man] Lyor [Cohen] have given me, most recently in entrusting me with driving the company's global artist services strategy, which is redefining the way labels and artists work together. My work here is now complete and I'm excited about the next chapter of my life". Liles' table was unavailable for comment. -------------------------------------------------- PROPER APPOINT FORMER PINNACLE DIGITAL MAN Confirming the appointment, Proper's Commercial Director Drew Hill told CMU: "We're delighted that Dominic has agreed to join us. He brings a wealth of experience, not just in the digital world but across independent distribution generally. We were delighted that our expertise in the physical arena was recognised this year and we're now looking to ensure that our digital offer is also the best available". Commenting on his new job, Jones said: "I've been so impressed by Proper's ambition and professionalism and am greatly looking forward to assisting in the development of their digital and online offerings". -------------------------------------------------- SNOW PATROL SET UP PUBLISHING OUTFIT Confirming the new venture, the band's drummer, Jonny Quinn, told Billboard: "We intend to do one-album deals at a time so we don't tie anyone into a five-album deal because we've been through it ourselves. Hopefully if we do a good job they'll come back and do another album with us". The new publisher's first signing is Johnny McDaid, formerly of Vega4, who, like the Patrol, originally harks from Northern Ireland. -------------------------------------------------- MADONNA HAS TOP GROSSING SOLO ARTIST TOUR EVER Arthur Fogel of the tour's promoter Live Nation had this to say: "She is absolutely one of the great performers of all time. That this tour will take its place as the second highest grossing tour in the history of our business says it all". MERLIN APPOINT NEW BOARD North America: Bob Frank, Merlin Chairman; Josh Wittman, Red Eye/Yep Roc Records; Steve Savoca, Domino Records USA; Thomas Silverman, Tommy Boy Records; Geoff Kulawick, IDLA. Europe: Hein Van Der Ree, Epitaph Records Europe, Netherlands; Horst Weidenmueller, !K7, Germany; Martin Mills, Beggars Group, UK; Michel Lambot, [PIAS] Entertainment Group, Belgium; Thomas Lorain, Naïve, France Rest Of The World: Colin Daniels, Inertia, Australia; Marcus Seal, Shock Entertainment Group, Australia; Hilton Roth, African Dope, South Africa. In addition to that lot, Association Of Independent Music chief Alison Wenham will sit on the board in her capacity as President of the World Independent Network, and there will be five "non-voting observer members" as follows: Peter Wright, Virtual Label, USA; Susan Ferris, Long Live Crime, USA; Florian Von Hoyer, Galileo MC Spain; Michael Pohl, Kontor New Media, Germany; Takashi Kamide, Musicmind, Japan. Commenting on the new board, Merlin CEO Charles Caldas told CMU: "Merlin's inaugural board members have shown an extraordinary amount of energy, passion and dedication in working to establish Merlin as a virtual fifth major, and it has been a privilege to work with them over the past two years. This new board includes some of these founding members of Merlin and incorporates some remarkable new additions, giving Merlin the benefit of some of the best talent in the global music business with a huge range of skills and interests. Merlin's members are truly fortunate to have such a strong group of people representing their interests as we navigate this ever-changing landscape". INDY BOARD STAND BY THE UK TITLE O'Brien, the company's second biggest shareholder, has been increasingly vocal in his distain for the Indy, insisting the company should offload its struggling British title and concentrate on its newspaper businesses in Ireland and South Africa. But the company's CEO, Gavin O'Reilly, who took over from his father Tony O'Reilly earlier this year, remains committed to the UK paper, as his father did before him. The O'Reilly family control just under 30% of INM's shares. O'Reilly's board argued that selling off The Independent at this time would be costly, and that it would hinder efforts to restructure the group's finances. Despite retaining board support for the Indy, the O'Reilly clan haven't completely won the war with O'Brien, who is expected to call an Extraordinary General Meeting to try and persuade other shareholders to demand the firm's UK title be dropped. There has been much speculation in UK media circles that the Independent will be the first of the major daily national newspapers to bite the dust as the industry tries to tackle the challenge of the advertising recession coupled with the threat of all that free news content online. There has been talk of one of the other newspaper groups buying the title for a nominal sum, in particular Daily Mail owners Associated Newspapers, who do not currently have an interest in a broadsheet title. Such a deal would be aided by the Independent's recent move into the Mail's London office complex. But its debatable if Associated, or any other UK newspaper group, could really afford to take on the Indy's debts and liabilities. Some reckon only a billionaire businessman interested in owning a national newspaper mainly for vanity reasons could be persuaded to take the Indy on. If O'Brien does get his way and the Indy does close it could have an interesting psychological impact on the UK newspaper industry, which is already only just surviving. Some reckon once the Indy goes, the Express and one of the Scottish dailies could follow soon after. Or perhaps Rupert Murdoch's efforts to turn the Sunday Times website into a subscription service will work, and other newspaper groups will follow suit, allowing the newspaper industry to see another day without any major casualties. Perhaps. -------------------------------------------------- NEW DIGITAL RADIO BODY TO BE SET UP EVERYONE WANTS TO WORK WITH THE CHEEKY GIRLS Bell told The Quietus: "There is one song that I wrote not so long ago called 'Going To The Shops' which I think they quite like. I've not seen them for ages though, so I think they might have fled the country, I'm not sure. They're really sweet, really lovely". -------------------------------------------------- THOM YORKE SELECTS PSEUDONYM Producer Nigel Godrich videoed the chat for posterity. Take a look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC9-xPAvv70 'Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses/The Hollow Earth' will be made available by Radiohead's W.A.S.T.E. online store on 21 Sep. |
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