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Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web
Watching music videos has become central aspect of Internet usage. Music blogs and social media have greased the channels, facilitating the quick, easy spreading of videos, especially those with arresting or controversial visuals. People even buy clips on iTunes.
Music Features
Jason Walker leaves it all behind
Jason Walker bursts on the scene with a number of #1 dance hits. Now he’s back with a new CD. EDGE spoke to talented singer/songwriter about his CD, career and where he sees dance music as heading.
My Gold Mask :: music junkie’s dream-come-true
Discovering Chicago-based duo My Gold Mask is a music junkie’s dream come true. Their high-energy art rock has made them favorites with music writers and bloggers throughout the country. EDGE spoke to them about their new record and upcoming appearances.
Katy Perry wows them at NYC’s Splash
Katie Perry started last Friday on the Today Show and ended it at Splash. Here’s our report on her last stop of the day.
Musicians Revive Spirit in New Orleans
Most of the New Orleans reconstruction effort has been accomplished by carpenters, plumbers and masons, but as Russ Mitchell reports, musicians have donated their talent and energy into reviving the city.
Vincent Minor sings (and speed dates) across America
LA-based, out singer Vincent Minor takes to the road with performing his quirky songs and hosting speed dating events. EDGE spoke to Minor about this unique mix.
Music Reviews
Heart & Soul: Celebrating The Unforgettable Songs Of Frank Loesser
Sony/ArkivMusic has released a 19-track retrospective CD to commemorate what would have been Broadway/Tin Pan Alley composer Frank Loesser’s 100th birthday. It features many vocalists of his time, and includes his collaborations with other composers as well as his solo Broadway work.
Dig These Discs :: Horse Meat Disco, Markus Schulz, Katie Melua, School Of Seven Bells, Gayfest 2010
One of the best uses for compilations nowadays is to find new artists or new mixes of songs that you might just love.
Mshini Wam
Mshini Wam, the new disc from South African rapster Spoek Mathambo, is full of broken rhythms and paranoid lyrics: it’s eerie, energetic stuff, thrilling and freaky by turns.
Jersey Shore - The Soundtrack
The soundtrack to the hugely popular, trash reality show Jersey Shore lives up to its namesake with a lot of good, fist-pumping music.
