If Howard Stern were not behind a pay wall, if he was a judge on "American Idol", if he could be easily and readily heard, he’d be the most influential man in America. Huh?  Fartman?  The guy who spanks girls’ bottoms and gets them to show their titties? I never listened to Howard when he […]

1. Godsmack "Oracle" Sales this week: 117,481Debut Once upon a time, the "Billboard" chart was evidence of overall popularity, you could peruse it and get the pulse of what was happening in America. But that was before SoundScan.  When suddenly math entered the picture and opinion dropped out.  Yes, in the old days, the "Billboard" […]

RHAPSODY DROP From 800,000 subscribers a year ago to 650,000 today.  A nineteen percent drop. Pundits and players say this is evidence that no one wants a subscription. No, this is evidence that you can listen to all the music you want for free online anyway. Rhapsody portability has historically sucked.  Sure, you can take […]

Grab your things I’ve come to take you home Oldsters go to the show to relive their youth.  They pack picnics, drink wine, stare at the stars and talk.  Remember when they were young and bold instead of old and calcified.  They leave early to beat the traffic.  They say they love music, but not […]