Reunited, And It Feels So Good: 10 Bands That Got Back TogetherBand break ups and make ups have always been with us. Some are heartbreaking, some are entertaining, but all affect their respective fans. Musical groups evolve and experience periods of disbandment and reunion, a reflection of both personal dynamics and professional evolution within the industry. These reunions can be driven by nostalgia, financial opportunities, or a rekindling of creative chemistry. On the heels of this week’s news that Noel and Liam Gallagher have finally, after 15 years,...
This Week In Music History Feb 12-25The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 13: Happy birthday to Peter Gabriel, born today in 1950! The English singer-songwriter, musician, and humanitarian rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band Genesis. Gabriel embarked on a successful solo career after leaving Genesis in 1975. As a solo artist, Peter Gabriel has released several critically acclaimed albums, ...
This Week In Music History Jan 29-Feb 11The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 30: Happy birthday to Phil Collins, born today in 1951! The renowned British musician gained fame as the drummer and later lead vocalist for the progressive rock band Genesis. His solo career soared with iconic hits such as "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds," cementing his status as a music legend. Beyond his musical endeavors, Collins has v...
Iconic Labels: A&M RecordsThis is the first in a series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. A&M Records holds a significant place in the annals of the music industry, emerging as one of the most influential labels of the 20th century. Founded in 1962 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss (1935-2023), the label's name derived fro...
Those We Lost In 2023Some great musical talents left us in 2023 and it's worth taking a minute to remember them and the musical gifts they left us with. Many are missing here for sure and this is not meant to be an exhaustive list but here are many of the most notable deaths from last year in chronological order (name, known for, age, date of death, location if known, cause of death if known): Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire 67, January 1, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Undisclosed causes Sebastian Mar...
The Story Of The Infamous Beatles Butcher CoverThe Beatles Yesterday and Today album's original Butcher cover is one of the most infamous album covers in the history of rock music. Released in 1966, the album initially featured a cover photograph that depicted the Fab Four dressed in butcher smocks, covered in pieces of raw meat and dismembered baby dolls. This shocking and controversial cover art was quickly withdrawn by the record label, Capitol Records, and replaced with a more conventional cover, making the original "Butcher c...
For Promotional Use Only: How Consumers Won The Right To Own Promo-Only RecordsEver picked up a record, cassette or CD labeled “For Promotional Use Only -- Not For Resale” and wondered if it’s okay to buy or sell it? The answer, as was declared in the San Francisco-area Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011, is “yes” to both. But the road to that answer was full of twists and turns, and at many times in the past the issue was mired in a tussle between consumers and record companies. Not that some in the music industry didn’t happily reside in that grey area by selling...
12 Of The World's Best Music Memorabilia MuseumsMusic has a profound impact on our lives, and for many, it's not just about the songs but also the tangible artifacts that connect us to the artists and their legacies. Music memorabilia museums are dedicated to preserving this history, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite artists. Björn Ulvaeus from ABBA had this "star guitar" created by luthier Hagström for the group's debut at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and today it is displayed at the A...
New Beatles Track Comes To LightExciting news for Beatles fans today as a new track entitled "Now And Then" has come to light. New software developed during the production of Peter Jackson's 2022 documentary series Get Back unlocked a vocal and piano demo recorded by John Lennon in the 70s, allowing it to be developed into the new work. The recording was first heard by the surviving Beatles in 1995, but it remained unusable until the new technology enabled an uncoupling of Lennon's vocal from the piano on t...
#1 With A Bullet: A History Of Top 10 ChartsThe history of top 10 record charts is a fascinating journey that reflects the evolution of the music industry, changing tastes, and technological advancements. These charts have provided insights into the popularity of songs and artists, shaping the way we consume and appreciate music. The concept of record charts dates to the early 20th century when sheet music sales were used to gauge the popularity of songs. However, it wasn't until the 1940s that the modern top 10 record chart gained...
The Lost Art of Album ArtIn the digital age, music has become more accessible than ever before. With the click of a button or a voice command, we can summon our favorite tunes from a vast ocean of songs. While the convenience of streaming services and digital downloads has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we consume music, it has also ushered in the decline of a once-beloved art form: album art.For many music enthusiasts, the album cover was an integral part of the listening experience. It was a tangible representa...
April 20, '24 is Record Store DayDon't miss this year's Record Store Day, upcoming on April 20. It's always a great chance to get some cool, limited edition vinyl, check out some new releases, or just relive the glory days of flipping through some vinyl racks in your local record emporium. You can check out the pretty exhaustive list of special released planned in participating U.S. record stores for this year's day here: https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases (Note: We have no affiliation with this websi...
Reunited, And It Feels So Good: 10 Bands That Got Back Together
Band break ups and make ups have always been with us. Some are heartbreaking, some are entertaining, but all affect their respective fans. Musical groups evolve and experience periods of disbandment and reunion, a reflection of both personal dynamics and professional evolution within the industry. These reunions can be driven by nostalgia, financial opportunities, or a rekindling of creative chemistry. On the heels of this week’s news that Noel and Liam Gallagher have finally, after 15 years,...
This Week In Music History Feb 12-25
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! FEB 13: Happy birthday to Peter Gabriel, born today in 1950! The English singer-songwriter, musician, and humanitarian rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band Genesis. Gabriel embarked on a successful solo career after leaving Genesis in 1975. As a solo artist, Peter Gabriel has released several critically acclaimed albums, ...
This Week In Music History Jan 29-Feb 11
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 30: Happy birthday to Phil Collins, born today in 1951! The renowned British musician gained fame as the drummer and later lead vocalist for the progressive rock band Genesis. His solo career soared with iconic hits such as "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds," cementing his status as a music legend. Beyond his musical endeavors, Collins has v...
Iconic Labels: A&M Records
This is the first in a series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history and some interesting stories about the artists they signed and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. A&M Records holds a significant place in the annals of the music industry, emerging as one of the most influential labels of the 20th century. Founded in 1962 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss (1935-2023), the label's name derived fro...
Those We Lost In 2023
Some great musical talents left us in 2023 and it's worth taking a minute to remember them and the musical gifts they left us with. Many are missing here for sure and this is not meant to be an exhaustive list but here are many of the most notable deaths from last year in chronological order (name, known for, age, date of death, location if known, cause of death if known): Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire 67, January 1, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Undisclosed causes Sebastian Mar...
The Story Of The Infamous Beatles Butcher Cover
The Beatles Yesterday and Today album's original Butcher cover is one of the most infamous album covers in the history of rock music. Released in 1966, the album initially featured a cover photograph that depicted the Fab Four dressed in butcher smocks, covered in pieces of raw meat and dismembered baby dolls. This shocking and controversial cover art was quickly withdrawn by the record label, Capitol Records, and replaced with a more conventional cover, making the original "Butcher c...
For Promotional Use Only: How Consumers Won The Right To Own Promo-Only Records
Ever picked up a record, cassette or CD labeled “For Promotional Use Only -- Not For Resale” and wondered if it’s okay to buy or sell it? The answer, as was declared in the San Francisco-area Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011, is “yes” to both. But the road to that answer was full of twists and turns, and at many times in the past the issue was mired in a tussle between consumers and record companies. Not that some in the music industry didn’t happily reside in that grey area by selling...
12 Of The World's Best Music Memorabilia Museums
Music has a profound impact on our lives, and for many, it's not just about the songs but also the tangible artifacts that connect us to the artists and their legacies. Music memorabilia museums are dedicated to preserving this history, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite artists. Björn Ulvaeus from ABBA had this "star guitar" created by luthier Hagström for the group's debut at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and today it is displayed at the A...
New Beatles Track Comes To Light
Exciting news for Beatles fans today as a new track entitled "Now And Then" has come to light. New software developed during the production of Peter Jackson's 2022 documentary series Get Back unlocked a vocal and piano demo recorded by John Lennon in the 70s, allowing it to be developed into the new work. The recording was first heard by the surviving Beatles in 1995, but it remained unusable until the new technology enabled an uncoupling of Lennon's vocal from the piano on t...
#1 With A Bullet: A History Of Top 10 Charts
The history of top 10 record charts is a fascinating journey that reflects the evolution of the music industry, changing tastes, and technological advancements. These charts have provided insights into the popularity of songs and artists, shaping the way we consume and appreciate music. The concept of record charts dates to the early 20th century when sheet music sales were used to gauge the popularity of songs. However, it wasn't until the 1940s that the modern top 10 record chart gained...
The Lost Art of Album Art
In the digital age, music has become more accessible than ever before. With the click of a button or a voice command, we can summon our favorite tunes from a vast ocean of songs. While the convenience of streaming services and digital downloads has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we consume music, it has also ushered in the decline of a once-beloved art form: album art.For many music enthusiasts, the album cover was an integral part of the listening experience. It was a tangible representa...
April 20, '24 is Record Store Day
Don't miss this year's Record Store Day, upcoming on April 20. It's always a great chance to get some cool, limited edition vinyl, check out some new releases, or just relive the glory days of flipping through some vinyl racks in your local record emporium. You can check out the pretty exhaustive list of special released planned in participating U.S. record stores for this year's day here: https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases (Note: We have no affiliation with this websi...
