Angry songs make you angry
A study by the American Psychological Association found violent song lyrics can increase aggression-related thoughts, based on five experiments with over 500 students.…
Data & Reports
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Latest Jacko doc less popular
A screening of more Michael Jackson home videos drew 7.8 million US viewers last week, far fewer than the 27.1 million who watched Martin Bashir's ITV documentary.…
Rock sales beat pop
BPI figures show rock overtook pop in album sales last year, with rock at 33% of albums against pop's 30%, driven by Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Oasis.…
Multi-channel TV reaches ratings milestone
Combined viewing of multi-channel stations has beaten terrestrial channels for the first time, a milestone that some insiders say threatens the BBC licence fee and ITV's advertising position.…
Midweek chart update
Madonna's American Life is expected to top the UK and US album charts, while Busted are tipped to end Room 5's four-week run at the top of the singles chart.…
Religious tunes favourite for English anthem
Music Choice listeners voted William Blake's 'Jerusalem' as the favourite English national anthem, ahead of 'Abide With Me' and 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'.…
BBC 3 face criticism after poor performing news show
BBC 3's news show The News Show fell to zero official ratings on 28 March and around 1,000 daily viewers, prompting criticism that the BBC has failed its current affairs commitment.…
POD Matrix track performs well
POD's track 'Sleeping Awake' from The Matrix Reloaded soundtrack has become the most added track on US radio, with new member Jason Truby discussing the band's plans.…
EMI not fazed by Robbie's US sales
EMI says it is unconcerned by Robbie Williams' 21,000 first-week US sales for 'Escapology', saying it was in line with expectations and America needs a long-term approach.…
Madonna charts on import sales of American Life
Madonna's single 'American Life' entered the UK singles chart at 57 on import sales before its UK release, which includes remixes by several producers.…
Chart report
Room 5 stay at number one while Kym Marsh's 'Cry' debuts at two, with Erasure, Queens Of The Stone Age and Richard Ashcroft also charting.…
Kylie the most played
Kylie Minogue is the most played artist on British radio in 2002, according to a Music Control chart compiled for the Radio Academy, ahead of Blue and Pink.…