Jean Michel Jarre: “Our Battle About Intellectual Property Is Not Defending The Rights Of Rich Artists”

In a new interview, electronic music pioneer and president of the International Confederation of Authors and Composers Societies (CISAC) Jean Michel Jarre shared his thoughts on the Internet, intellectual property and how they relate to the future of music. “Our fight and our battle about intellectual property is not defending the rights of rich artists…sitting… Read More Jean Michel Jarre: “Our Battle About Intellectual Property Is Not Defending The Rights Of Rich Artists”

Skinny Puppy Invoices US Government For Using Their Music For Torture

Canadian industrial electronic band Skinny Puppy is making headlines for invoicing the US government for reportedly using their music for torture. “We heard through a reliable grapevine that our music was being used in Guantanamo Bay prison camps to musically stun or torture people,” founder cEvin Key told the Phoenix New Times. “We heard that… Read More Skinny Puppy Invoices US Government For Using Their Music For Torture

Crystal Method Live Performance On KCRW

This video captures a live performance by The Crystal Method (Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland) in the studios of KCRW. Formed in 1993, The Crystal Method started out in native Las Vegas (and some forgettable four-track stabs at vocal jazz music), but found their home in the early-’90s L.A. rave scene.

Kraftwerk Awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy

As part of the 56th GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy presented a Special Merit Award to Kraftwerk for their contributions to the recording field. Kraftwerk received the Lifetime Achievement Award, in addition to The Beatles, Mexican songwriter Armando Manzanero, country singer Kris Kristofferson, funk band the Isley Brothers as well as – posthumously – the blues… Read More Kraftwerk Awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammy