West bucks the trends
- August 30, 2005 12:41 PM
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Sean Ross talks to the Houston Chronicle about Kanye West's second release and the movement toward a more conscious pop music....
articles from August 2005
Is There a Halo Effect for Remakes?
- August 23, 2005 10:56 AM
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When the Aerosmith version of "Come Together" performs well in music research, are audiences responding to that performance of the song, or the strength of the original? Is the ongoing appeal of "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy still...
Is There A Halo Effect for Remakes?
- August 23, 2005 9:46 AM
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When the Aerosmith version of “Come Together” performs well in music research, are audiences responding to that performance of the song, or the strength of the original? Is the ongoing appeal of “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy (er, P. Diddy, er, Diddy) still getting a boost from “Every Breath You Take”? Well, not every song that’s a remake or a sample does well in research. And if there is a halo effect for remakes, some radio programmers are looking for more ways to take advantage of it.
Why Satellite Radio Is Beaming
- August 11, 2005 2:46 PM
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The Rocky Mount Telegram notes key findings from Arbitron and Edison Media Research’s recent study on listeners’ perception of the number and placement of radio commercials....
Whatever Reggaeton’s Future, A Permanent Change In The Landscape
- August 11, 2005 10:46 AM
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In less than a year’s time, reggaeton has gone from fringe music at Latin radio to the core sound of new major-market launches every week. Detractors may question the music’s long-term viability, but the real triumph here is Latin radio’s...