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Calle 13 Sweeps 2009 Latin Grammys
Puerto Rican power duo Calle 13 walked away with trophies in all five of their nominated categories last night at the 2009 Latin Grammys, staged at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Reggaetón has emerged as a powerful global trend, garnering more nominations than any other genre, and Calle 13, comprising rapper Residente (René Pérez) and the producer Visitante (Eduardo Cabra), are at the forefront…
From News, posted 11.06.09
The Dirges’ Bittersweet Melodies
As their woebegone name would hint, the Dirges perform bittersweet, beer-hoisting original tunes that evoke their Irish-American roots. But as singer/songwriter Fran DeAngelo explains, there is more to the Dirges’ name than meets the ear. When DeAngelo and cohort “Tall Pete” Mathus first teamed back in 2001, they composed a pair of tunes entitled “Stuytown” and “Hattie Street”—songs inspired by the untimely deaths of mutual friends, including…
From MusicWorld, posted 10.29.09
‘We Will Rock You’ Is Most-Played Song at Pro Sports Games for ’08/’09 Season
BMI has determined that “We Will Rock You,” a favorite of sports fans and teams for three decades, ranks as the most-played song at games of the National Football League, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball last season. “We Will Rock You” was written by Brian May and included in a 1977 album titled News of the World by the British rock group Queen. While the song has been…
From News, posted 10.28.09
Indie Sounds Ignite BMI-CMJ Showcase
The 2009 BMI-sponsored CMJ Music Marathon Festival showcase, held October 21 at Crash Mansion, showcased seven-deep lineup featuring an explosive variety of sounds from pop/rap amalgamators Crush Club; valiant imports Die Die Die; southern wordsmith Rob Roy; jazz-funk scholars Space Capone; rock hounds Modern Skirts; musical brethren The Enemy…
From News, posted 10.27.09
BMI Annual Review 2009
BMI realized revenues of more than $905 million and royalty distributions totaling more than $788 million in fiscal year 2009, both higher than the company’s historic results of the previous year. That success was made possible by the power, scope and appeal of the repertoire created by BMI’s affiliates, combined with BMI’s long-term efforts to capture new sources of revenue. Details of these results, along with an analysis of the…
From News, posted 10.21.09
BMI’s Alison Smith Honored as One of Billboard’s Top 30 Power Players
Billboard named Alison Smith, BMI Senior Vice President, Performing Rights, one of its Top 30 Power Players during the magazine’s annual Women in Music luncheon, held October 2 in New York. 2009 marks the fifth consecutive compilation of the top-tier list, which “recognizes female executives who drive our business forward with vision, dedication and hard work.” 150 women were nominated by peers in the industry, and Billboard editors trimmed the…
From News, posted 10.14.09
Billboard Summit and BMI Rally Regional Mexican’s Best
BMI helped kick off the 2009 Billboard Regional Mexican Music Summit with its annual Noche Mexicana showcase, held October 7 at the Rumba Room in Los Angeles. Featuring a selection of today’s most influential Regional Mexican songwriters, producers and artists, Noche Mexicana included performances by La Santa Cecilia, Cesar Brizuela, Hermanos Herrera, Oliver Ochoa, Santos…
From News, posted 10.13.09
Hyper Crush’s Auditory Assault
“Our music could be described as an auditory assault on the central nervous system through aggressive electronic rhythms. We are highly influenced by Tony Scott, The Smiths, The Prodigy, and Christopher Walken.” So says Donny Fontaine, male vocalist for the hyperkinetic dance trio Hyper Crush. If the statement sounds sarcastic or funny – or both – then mission accomplished. The group,…
From MusicWorld, posted 10.12.09
BMI Upgrades Online Catalog Management System for Music Publishers & Songwriters
BMI has launched of multiple updates to its award-winning website, BMI.com, that will provide expanded access to business services for its music publishers, songwriters, composers and licensees. Features now available to registered users include: User management center that provides comprehensive control and access for registered and approved users. The User Manager can specify which level of access individual, registered users can be granted for…
From News, posted 10.05.09
Celebrate with Stu Phillips Oct. 24 in Los Angeles
The iconic Stu Phillips will celebrate his 80th birthday with a concert on Saturday, October 24 at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, CA. He will be joined by The Golden State Pops orchestra. Serving as both a retrospective celebration and anticipated introduction to new work from the legendary composer, the concert will include music from the original Battlestar Galactica and the new version of the…
From News, posted 10.02.09
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