We’re aware that social networking is cool and is increasingly being used by musicians, artists and bands to spread the word about their music. MySpace, Facebook and YouTube get a a lot of press about it.
Now we’re reading about music artists creating their own social networking sites, so they have direct access to visitors and their email addresses. Search for it and you’ll find a new story every day reporting about it.
There’s a story on reuters.com about 50 Cent starting his own site, Thisis50.com. Kylie Minogue, Ludacris and the Pussycat Dolls are doing the same thing, launching their own social networking sites to directly interact with fans. Well why not? Todd Rundgren, David Bowie and Trent Reznor have been interacting online with their fans for years.
Well this seems like a natural progression. Where would the artists be without their fans?
We eat, breathe, and talk about the music that ignites our passions, our lives and our loves. Writing about that music is only natural, as is hanging out together and talking about your favorite songs.
Wouldn’t you agree?
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Paul McCartney was honored at the Brit 2008 Awards last night. He received the award for Outstanding Contribution To Music, and then performed a five song set which included “Live and Let Die,” “Hey Jude” and “Lady Madonna.” Host Ozzy Osbourne introduced McCartney as the artist who inspired him to begin a career in music.
Hey Paul, it must feel good to be honored by the British music industry, especially after spending weeks in court during a bitter divorce settlement with ex-wife Heather Mills.
Other Brit winners were Take That for Best British Live Act, the Arctic Monkeys for Best British Album and Group, Mika for Best Breakthrough Act, Mark Ronson for Best British Male Solo Artist, Kate Nash for Best British Female Solo Artist, Kylie Minogue for Best International Female Solo Artist and Kanye West for Best International Male Solo Artist.
It has been noted by several news sources that the British music industry is also suffering record losses in CD sales as more fans download digital music.
Sources:
Telegraph.co.uk
Brit Awards 2008
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