Det 5: Time to Face The Music – Yes You! February 7, 2012
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It’s true. We don’t get around much these days reminded as we are on a weekly basis at the very least that there “ain’t nowhere to go for good live music any more” in The Big Mango. That’s a lame excuse and not even true. How about Nothing But The Blues on Thonglor Soi 13? Or Fat Gutz on Thonglor 12? Or V8 Diner on Sukhumvit Soi 12? Or Tokyo Joe’s on Suhkumvit Soi 26? Adhere 13 Blues Bar at Samsen by Khao San Road? Saxophone at Victory Monument? The list actually goes on…with the Australian on Soi 11; Bangkok Beat on Sukhumvit Soi 7…! But the chance of meeting a dozen or so of my long-time muso friends in one hit after a year away was not to be resisted, and I headed Monday night to one of my favourite sois on Sukhumvit – Soi 8 – where I often overnight at the Promenade Hotel for a 1000 Baht with breakfast. And right opposite the dusty old hotel is the Det 5 Pub and Restaurant, replete with pool, great food, excellent service, outdoor and indoor dining tables and a genuinely hospitable ambience in what is already a very restful soi.
MUSIC INDUSTRY REDEFINED: End Of The Record Label January 30, 2012
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TULSA, OK: idefi developers are excited to announce the launch of a record label model they say will revolutionize the record industry. Years in the making, idefi destroys the antiquated model of the fat cat record label taking the lion’s share of artist earnings while controlling artistic content. (more…)
Hot Kiwis? January 26, 2012
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“I’m Down With…Breaks Co-Op
By Elton John
My favorite album at the moment is by a New Zealand three-piece called Breaks Co-Op. ‘Sound Inside’ is a chill-out disc that sounds a little like Crosby, Stills and Nash. It’s brilliant, wonderful. Since I bought it in the store, I’ve played it for so many people. I played it for the head of my record company today. I’m on Universal and Breaks Co-Op is on EMI, but he said it was probably one of the best records he’s heard all year. It just kills me that these albums come out and they don’t sell or don’t get the right promotion. Everyone I’ve given it to – from the Killers to the Scissor Sisters – have all freaked out.”
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The 360 Deal – music biz’s scary monster January 25, 2012
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It’s fun and easy to blame the woes of the world on major labels. After all, they’ve brought us The Pussycat Dolls, Milli Vanilli, and global warming. Oh yeah, there’s also the 360 record deal. It’s worth mentioning that 360 deals (AKA Multiple Rights Deals) are common across all types of music labels (majors, indies, etc.), and music publishers are also in on the action with versions of their own. Not to be left out, concert promotion giant Live Nation also bangs the drum, having signed so-called 360 deals with the likes of Madonna and Jay-Z.
In-Depth Case Study: Pretty Lights + BitTorrent January 22, 2012
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Guest post by Michael Fiebach (@mfiebach), founder of Fame House, who coordinated a unique partnership between indie artist Pretty Lights and BitTorrent to release a customized media bundle.
When Pretty Lights reached out to me to work with him, I got so excited because I knew I would have the ability to be creative from a marketing and business perspective. PL gives ALL of his music away for free, and answers to exactly 0 people (no label) about how / when / or why to release his music. What was the first thought that popped into my head for potential collaborations for spreading his music beyond his already massive & die-hard fan base? Bit Torrent. (more…)
Why Rap Rules And Rock Is In A Rutt January 22, 2012
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January 21, 2012
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Bangkok Music Fans, your guru Tambourine Man tells us that due to the large numbers of talented musical performers (including a very welcome JAWA reunion) of various styles attending the Open Mic night at DET 5 on Sukhumvit Soi 8 for the past two weeks, the Open Mic will continue every Monday from 8.30pm to 11.30pm and all are welcome. The gig also features pool, food and some interesting ‘software’. Some other up-coming music events that may be of interest:- Every Thu, Fri, & Sat WILD SIDE (who in their formative days used the Open Mic to polish their classic rock menu) are now playing at The Sundowner Lounge, Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel (from 7.30pm to midnight). Free
- Fri 27th Jan PETER DRISCOLL AND THE CRUISERS play early Rock’n'Roll and Rockabilly at TOKYO JOES, Sukhumvit Soi 26 from 9.30pm.Free
- Sat 28th Jan MARTIN GRAND, a recent Open Mic regular will be featured ”In Concert” at DET 5, Sukhumvit Soi 8 from 8.30pm. Pop/Rock accoustic.Free.
- Fri 3rd Feb SPIKE NIGHT with AUTOGEN (from Latvia) plus local support at Club Culture, near Democracy Monument. Spike, known for his “off the wall” late night live renditions at open mic will be DJ host for this event. 180 Baht inc 1 drink.
- A heads-up for Blues fans with news that Glenn Patrik will play Tokyo Joe’s February 10, backed by the Soi Dog Blues Band. Details to be confirmed.
Do It To Music! January 14, 2012
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If you’re looking for some motivation to help you get through a workout, listening to music can be a big help. Not only does it keep you distracted from getting tired, but scientific studies have actually proven that it can make you perform better! Positive music with a fast beat has been shown in numerous studies to get participants to work harder for a longer period of time and enjoy exercising more. If you haven’t tried working out with music before, here are some tips to help you get started. (more…)
Open Minds! January 7, 2012
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ATTENTION ALL MUSICIANS, POETS, STAND-UP COMICS! WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR XMAS HOLS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! THE NEXT BLUE MONKEY BAR OPEN MIC NIGHT IS ON Thursday the 26th of January. HAPPY HOUR PRICES WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS PEOPLE ARE ON THE STAGE PERFORMING! (more…)
November 27, 2011
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The Jungle casts an eye on the last half-century of gadgetry wonders from the world of music. Recently a true musical legend died. This week a true musical tech legend turned 30. The Sony Walkman will be celebrating its anniversary in a world that it has not only dramatically helped shape, but one in which its name still lives on strong as a bastion of the digital music revolution. Without a shadow of a doubt, Sony’s portable music box altered the way we think about and enjoy music forever, and such an achievement has got us thinking about all the other innovations in music that should be celebrated and revered with just as much gusto. Thus, we’ve compiled a VIEW of the top innovations in music tech over the last 50 years. As Friedrich Nietzsche once said: “Life without music would be a mistake.” CLICK FOR THE LIST.
