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10 new ideas that could save the music industry

By JOSH BERTHUME | April 22, 2011

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The Big Hurt: Aussie asses sued off
MEN AT WORK — best known for their 1983 hit "Down Under" — have just had their pants sued off by a dead schoolmarm and her 78-year-old Girl Scout song.
Amanda Palmer bares all
I knew Amanda Palmer would show me her breasts. It was just a question of when.
Doing it ninja style
Take three notorious singer-songwriters and one famous author. Give them eight hours to write and record an eight-song album. Broadcast the session on the internet. Release the album online the next morning, and perform it live in front of an audience the following night.
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When he headed for BU from his home town of Camden, New Jersey, in 1968, Eric Jackson thought his ultimate destination was medical school and a career in psychiatry. But as a jazz fan from an early age — and the son of a fairly renowned jazz DJ — he found himself on the closed-circuit BU student station, WTBU.
The Big Hurt: Britney, Billy Joel, John Mellencamp, Rebecca Black, and Miley Cyrus weigh the price of fame
BRITNEY SPEARS is being sued for $10 million by the company that helped her score a fragrance deal with Elizabeth Arden. It's claiming that she owes it a 35 percent commission on the sales of her popular scents. This boosts my self-esteem a little — say what you will about my fragrance, at least it's never been actionable.
Music Seen: Spose
Though it was Spose's first big show locally since the "I'm Awesome" craze died down, Saturday night was as much about showcasing Spose's P.Dank label as it was debuting songs from his new We Smoked It All, Vol. 2.
The future was now at the 2010 BMAs
Scene together
Photos: Boston Music Awards 2010
The Liberty Hotel hosts the 2010 Boston Music Awards on December 5, 2010.
The Big Hurt: Amanda, Bush, Cake, Yanni, Dr. Dre, and Me First get all 2011 on your ass
A new year, a fresh crop of musical delights! The early part of 2011 has a jam-packed release calendar, so let's check out what's coming in the next couple of months . . .
Will Boston's rap scene teach through tragedy?
Parking is scarce in Medford Square this morning. Carloads of folks arrive over the course of an hour, eventually filling the Gaffey Funeral Home and spilling onto High Street. The crowd is here to honor Johnny Hatch, a father, boyfriend, son, and Hub rap veteran who was shot to death in his Medford home two weeks ago.
Photos: Amanda Palmer rehearses Cabaret
Rehearsing the upcoming ART production of Cabaret
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lindisfarne

I wish I could read all the article without having to click in each part; it would be easier to save too. Regards,

Posted: April 22 2011 at 10:12 AM

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Anonymous

The Patronism.com concept looks promising. Says you need just over a hundred “patrons” for a musician to earn a living. I wonder if they really can save the music industry?

Posted: April 22 2011 at 10:41 AM

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ConquerNewEngland

I really wish that someone had looked at Conquer Entertainment. Conquer Entertainment will do for independent and major artists what the traditional label has failed to do–allow them to have complete control of their careers and be compensated fairly. Conquer Entertainment offers services that allow all artists the ability to record, promote, perform and globally distribute their music and make a profit in multiple ways. 100 fans can get you a $300 check every month...and that;s only one way we are getting artists paid. More info contact me.

Posted: April 22 2011 at 12:08 PM

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ConquerNewEngland

bjboucher74 AT gmail DOT com...seems that the Bio feature isn't available! :)

Posted: April 22 2011 at 12:10 PM

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John Pointer

I noticed that one of the other companies passes 75% of the revenue to the artist. Patronism passes 85%, and with only 104 patrons at the current site average an artist nets over $1000/mo. We're set up like this because I am an artist, built it to serve my own needs, and created the deal I'd want when we turned it into a platform.

Our other strength is that we know the difference between consumers and patrons. We use our expertise to help artists attract and serve the latter, while still being able to sell consumables to the rest of their fanbase.

John Pointer
CEO/Co-founder, Patronism.com

Posted: April 23 2011 at 7:05 PM

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