Have I mentioned that we're doomed ?? (ebay auction)

Promotes Legislation to Help Independent Radio Station Owners, Promoters and Consumers FEINGOLD INTRODUCES "COMPETITION IN RADIO AND CONCERT INDUSTRIES ACT" In publishing this document we are not attempting to say that these clauses are illegal, nor are we suggesting that artists who sign these contracts do so without excellent representation. But if you read it carefully, you might wonder about the sanity of the signatory and the quality of their representation... FMC has a Major Label Contract Clause Critique

More good coverage for the case that file sharing is not the cause of the music industry's troubles. Hit Charade - The music industry's self-inflicted wounds. (Jenkins, Slate)

Dents in your tuba? Dent Eraser (NPR / ATC Real Audio)

Interesting look behind-the-scenes of the dual layer CD/SACD sported by the new Stones reissues and how they "help" consumers into the new era... A new audio technology puts the Rolling Stones live in your living room. Get More Satisfaction (Slate)

Yay! Trouser Press has relaunched their site. Comprehensive and opinionated reviews of Alt-Rock fom 70s through 80s and a 90s section which is being added to all the while. Love the "random entry" feature! Link:Trouser Press

Creative accounting in the music industry. A rare glimpse behind the veil... Did you know that record companies can be audited only on documents they provide? Manufacturing and even shipping records are off limits. Link: Now Ain't the Time for Your Tears (Dave Marsh - CounterPunch)

Feel like making lists? Here's something from the Bloviators Blog: In honor of the impending launch of Blogcritics.com, I'm holding a survey: what is the greatest rock 'n roll cover of all time? My vote: The Marcels version of the Rogers & Hart chestnut "Blue Moon." Leave your vote in the comments section. Thanks to L for the link (scroll up a bit to see the full entry) .... And speaking of covers, these folks are nuts

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All Clear Channel, all the time!!!! After replacing a high-profile exec, Clear Channel, the 800-pound gorilla of the entertainment industry, suddenly faces a lot of banana peels. Radio's titan hits the skids (Boehlert, Salon) Despite its dominant position in the U.S. radio market, all is not smooth sailing for the radio behemoth. Congress, uneasy at how large companies like Clear Channel have become, is considering legislation that would promote competition. Murky Water for Clear Channel (Wired)

Second of Wired News' articles on Clear Channel Radio. All about those wacky robot DJs!! 'Good Mornin' (Your Town Here)'

The effect Clear Channel has on just one market, San Diego: Clear-Cutting the Radio Forest (Wired News)

Remarkable, rambling ecstatic journey through Brooooce My parents got divorced. I was high on mushrooms. My country was attacked. Bruce was there. Link: The ghost of Bruce Springsteen (Joey Sweeney, Salon)