KOAR News
Posted April 12, 2007 — in Music News
Island Def Jam is reviving the Mercury imprint in the U.S. and has tapped Sony Music A&R guy David Massey to serve as president of the division.
Industry insiders are claiming that its doom and gloom for big-box retailers….
Borders are on an buying freeze through the end of April. Handleman is in the midst of dragging down approx. $25 million in inventory from its WalMart stores and is taking a more conservative route to new releases than in the past.
KOAR doesn’t typically talk about Talk Radio. But we couldn’t refrain after hearing the breaking news that CBS fired IMUS and terminated his morning talk radio show. Firing Imus but not holding others accountable is a double standard and selective profiling. This won’t be the end, expect an uproar…..check out the TIME article “Who can Say What?”
Lastly, rap artists will also be held accountable including Snoopy Dog, Ludacris, etc. Certain broadcasters that have millions of viewers are going to dedicate airtime exposing these artists and the people behind these artists including industry executives. Could this be end of the hedonistic empire? Check out the KOAR’s last article ‘Hip Hop Taking Criticism While Sales Tank’.
Unsigned One Less Reason just sold out a 1,000 capacity club in Jackson, MS. The track ‘If you want Me’ has sub power rotation at the top 40 station y101.
The October is charting on CMJ. The alternative act is close to completing a new EP as they continue to tour regionally while selling out their hometown. Check out the recent radio interview.
I think The October and One less reason will be stahd out bands if the right label would push them. I think no matter what the musicians and artist think, the people who have bought cd’s this year have shown what they want to hear and its band like The fray, Nickelback, Hinder and Daughtry. It is NOT the fad music they are still trying to push. I think a british invasion will be the end of labels as we know it if they continue pushing it.
Comment by just a guy — April 12, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
I’m so tired of talking about the Imus issue but man is it sooooooooo messed up how he is being persecuted. Sharpton will exploit anything to further himself.
Comment by A2daC — April 12, 2007 @ 4:04 pm
Al Sharpton is extremely racist..
Al Sharpton wants to keep himself relevant so he picks up these stories to bring to the press. This guy doesnt give a crapola about the Rutgers basketball team. Only the gullible will believe that.
Did Al Sharpton apologize to the DUKE TEAM? NOPE!
Comment by KOAR — April 12, 2007 @ 4:24 pm
Its not like Imus is done (unless hes ready to retire). If he still wants to keep on with his career then once this story goes away… the line will form to the left for him.
Comment by Chris — April 12, 2007 @ 9:54 pm
if your a fan of Imus..he is moving to XM radio.do believe that morning Zoo type shows are becoming a thing of the past.how many fart jokes and fake laughing can you take .the only thing left is using dirty words on a radio show .and that they can do on XM radio.
Comment by larry anderson — April 13, 2007 @ 4:03 am
people who have bought cd’s this year have shown what they want to hear…Just a Guy..now you have raised a question.who is Buying cd’s.with the amount of downloading that labels have complained about you have to wonder who is buying cd’s.what age group?and why?.and who.it seems that a physical cd is still the yard stick that is used to measure a bands success.sometimes we forget that labels have other divisions such as country,jazz,r&b ect…
Comment by larry anderson — April 13, 2007 @ 4:49 am
I didn’t know there were even 1,000 people in Jackson… maybe counting the crackheads.
Comment by Greg — April 13, 2007 @ 7:28 am
People are clearly listening to Top 40 in Jackson, MS! They’re smart to know who buys records and spends money on bands…and focusing on them. I know they land all the big rock shows in the region as well, so that’s gotta help. How has rock radio responded?
Comment by AJ-KOAR — April 13, 2007 @ 9:05 am
I’m sure you’re pushing OLR so hard because you manage them KOAR. BDS reports that they’re not getting too much traction even in Top40 in Jackson. Outside of Jackson, there’s no one else listening to them. Break outside of Jackson… show what they’re worth!
Comment by Dells — April 14, 2007 @ 10:42 am
I am not going to defend OLR or anything, but it is entirely possible to be on the radio and NOT register on BDS. It happens more often than you’d think, actually.
KOAR posted an article on Fuzzy Math a long time ago. It’s worth checking out again.
Comment by AJ-KOAR — April 14, 2007 @ 12:59 pm
One Less Reason “if you want me” is in sub power rotation on Jackson’s top 40 Y101 which is resulting in sell out shows in the area. Y101 is a BDS reporting station, which is why the labels are calling. Last show they brought in 1,100 at Gators.
This is a powerful indicator. Radio - Retail - Show translation. The track is resonating with the public. Also, its extremely hard for an unsigned band today to get on top 40 radio in this current musical landscape.
One less reason also has strong ticket sales in several clubs in Memphis TN, Orlando FL, etc.
Why would they need to break out of Jackson MS? Its not even their hometown. That deserves the Big Ol’….”DUH”!
One less reason is also getting healthy myspace plays. Simply, OLR is a self sufficient well oiled machine that can afford to take the show on the road.
Lastly, KOAR is independently run and gives great artists the same exact exposure. Give us great songs, and we will give you EXPOSURE!
Comment by koar — April 14, 2007 @ 1:37 pm
http://www.myspace.com/humanlab
this is the one koar needs to be watching. reunited after 4 years and producing their strongest material to date.
Comment by capt wtf — April 15, 2007 @ 7:26 pm