tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:43:39 +0000band promotionmusic newsinterviewssilversun pickupsvideo gemlive videostop 5 weekly songsLightsall time lowpaper routeprofile videosraining and okthere for tomorrowAmazon $5 AlbumsTrash Talka day to rememberalternative pressas i lay dyingbarely blindbetter than ezrabillboard chartsconcert photosfoursquareinnerpartysystemkurt cobainmeesemetricminiature tigersphoenixshocking videoshow reviewsthe mainethee armadaunsigned band videosvideo of the weekBillboard recordEric WareheimGrammysHEALTHJuliana HatffieldKeshaNY TimesOBEYSpencer EldenTop Albums of 2009Top Worldwide AlbumsValley LodgeWorst Platinum Albumsadvertisingalexisonfireanberlinbillboardblink 182brokencydebuy cheap musicchristian band listdaniel glassdef lepparddivided by fridaydredgfour year stronggallowsglassnote recordsgodaddygrizzly bearhello hollywoodhit the lightshow to destroy angelsisurrender recordsitunesiwrestledabearoncejacks mannequinjeffree starjonas sees in colorkings of leonlinksharemike sheamillionairesmovement with musicmtvumutemathmyspacemyspace recordsnew releasesnew site additionsnirvanano doubtnow now every childrenparamorepassion pitpurevolumeset your goalssite statisticssmashing pumpkinsstageblocstone temple pilotsten second epicthe days the nightsthe real worldthe soundsthe white tie affairthis centurytop selling albums 2000stravie mccoytunecoretwitter marketingundergrad recordsunderoathwarped tourx factorzac seifDiscovering new bands through music and videos.http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tim)Blogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-242184008667793410Tue, 25 May 2010 14:08:00 +00002010-05-25T07:08:55.108-07:00 The fear most of us have happened to me on Friday morning. &nbsp;I turned on my laptop and it wouldn't boot up and it also emitted a beeping sound. &nbsp;Uh oh. After Googling the issue, I found out the "beeps" were part of the Beep Code that helps computer repair people diagnosis the computer or laptop. &nbsp;My beep was a fatal code that pretty much said my motherboard was a crispy critter. &http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/bandology-unplugged-but-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-2967671768422679593Thu, 20 May 2010 23:13:00 +00002010-05-20T16:13:19.971-07:00Lightsvideo gem Truth be told, I'm not the biggest Lights fan but I admire what she's done. &nbsp;And I think her new video for Seconds Go has a great concept behind it but I wish it had a better song to go with it. Seconds Go appears on The Listening album that peaked at #4 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #129 on the Billboard Top 200. Watch the video gem below and let me know if its worthy of the taghttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/video-gem-new-lights-video-for-seconds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-6649783927547133272Thu, 20 May 2010 20:46:00 +00002010-05-20T13:54:16.841-07:00music news The Performance Rights Organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) are supposed to look out for the artists on their roster and collect performance fees anytime their artists music is played in venues, on radios, TV shows, movies, sports arenas or anywhere else music can be played. Apparently, the next step for the group is to go after small, mom-and-pop cafes that cater to unsigned bands. In Henderson,http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/ascap-hurts-unsigned-bands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-770204775540618491Thu, 20 May 2010 19:36:00 +00002010-05-20T12:37:12.148-07:00band promotionfoursquare According to BusinessInsider, Foursquare.com is adding 15,000 new people a day. A few days ago, I posted my article on 5 ways bands can benefit with Foursquare. &nbsp;The bands that have the highest Foursquare following can literally increase their show attendance and merch sales amongst other things. &nbsp;Foursquare is in its infancy so new ways to monetize it for bands will be found and http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/bands-start-building-your-foursquare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-2791349861544319685Thu, 20 May 2010 19:05:00 +00002010-05-20T12:25:32.108-07:00live videospassion pit Patrick Lawler, who did the Divided By Friday video, posted a live video he took at a Passion Pit concert in San Francisco. &nbsp;The video uses the song Little Secrets. Watch the video below and check out Patrick Lawler's Vimeo page. Passion Pit Live in SF from Patrick Lawler on Vimeo. <!-- amazon_ad_tag = "timtowsban-20"; amazon_ad_width = "300"; amazon_ad_height = "250"; http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/passion-pit-live-video-from-san.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-1193403317240293658Thu, 20 May 2010 04:05:00 +00002010-05-19T21:18:42.178-07:00movement with music I have an obsession with Vimeo.com. &nbsp;And there are some amazing videos on that site from up-and-coming videographers and animators. &nbsp;There are also inspirational groups using videos to gain attention. The video below was created by the people at TheDistrictRhyme.com (edited by AlwaysOnProduction.com) to spread the word about using hip-hop to educate and inspire the young of Washingtonhttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/breakdance-video-with-phoenix-1901.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-8472567496460833058Thu, 20 May 2010 00:14:00 +00002010-05-19T17:14:30.740-07:00innerpartysystemvideo gem Innerpartysystem has put up their new song American Trash on their MySpace. &nbsp;The track is the first single of their new EP also called American Trash which comes out on May 25th. You can also download a free Starkey Mix version of American Trash here. This band is building an incredible underground fanbase that will propel this band to stardom. &nbsp;This is one of the few bands out todayhttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/innerpartysystem-likes-american-trash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-733516492359032288Wed, 19 May 2010 22:36:00 +00002010-05-20T13:51:11.664-07:00music news An article by Businessinsider.com has been released that shows the working and living conditions of the Foxconn Factory in China. The factory is responsible for almost all iPhones, iPods, iPads and Macs being manufactured in the world. The article attempts to paint the workers life as miserable and brings up the fact that there have been 9 suicide attempts already this year. But that is out http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/your-iphone-was-made-by-chinese-slaves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-7460090596833148150Wed, 19 May 2010 06:15:00 +00002010-05-19T08:49:58.627-07:00as i lay dying Bandology posed the question last week - could As I Lay Dying's new release The Powerless Rise make it in the Top 5 on the Billboard Charts? &nbsp;Answer is a resounding no. As I Lay Dying's new album The Powerless Rise hit #10 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart with 38,000 copies sold. &nbsp;This is 2 spots and about 1,500 albums less then their previous album An Ocean Between Us. Here arehttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/billboards-top-albums-and-as-i-lay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-5508594793763244576Tue, 18 May 2010 22:10:00 +00002010-05-20T13:51:50.471-07:00music newsstone temple pilots Stone Temple Pilots has sold almost 40 million records worldwide but never had a #1 song on the Billboard Alternative Rock charts until now. &nbsp;Their first single&nbsp;Between The Lines sits atop the chart with their new self-titled album to be released on May 25th on Atlantic. You can hear a complete version of their next single Take A Load Off at Spin.com. Watch the video to the current #http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/stone-temple-pilots-hit-1-after-9-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-2404053553469668542Tue, 18 May 2010 20:28:00 +00002010-05-18T13:28:22.106-07:00grizzly bearvideo gem New animator Gabe Askew created a "fan video" of Grizzly Bear's song Two Weeks which uses stunning animation to tell a complete story. &nbsp;It's a video you just can't stop watching because it pulls you into a visual world. Watch the video below and leave comments! Two Weeks - Grizzly Bear from Gabe Askew on Vimeo. Amazon.com Widgetshttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/grizzly-bear-two-weeks-fan-video-gem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-7148023004527779147Tue, 18 May 2010 14:42:00 +00002010-05-18T08:23:35.786-07:00new releasesTrash Talk Bad Religion &nbsp;30 Years Live - Available for FREE&nbsp;by clicking here. Band Of Horses &nbsp;Infinite Arms &nbsp;(Columbia) &nbsp;Buy on Amazon.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Confide &nbsp;Recover &nbsp;(Tragic Hero)&nbsp;&nbsp;Buy on Amazon.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trash Talk &nbsp;Eyes &amp; Nines &nbsp;(Trash Talk Collective) &nbsp;Purchase/download album here Let me know if I forgot any http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-releases-for-may-18th-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-175537853959236287Tue, 18 May 2010 02:39:00 +00002010-05-17T19:49:47.713-07:00how to destroy angelsvideo gem Trent Reznor has found a new wife. &nbsp;Reznor's wife, Mariqueen Maandig, also sings for his new band How To Destroy Angels. Their new video for the song The Space In Between is a dark, visual masterpiece that captures Reznor's disturbed vision that he conveyed so well with Nine Inch Nails (who haven't broken up). The video depicts a newly wed couple (fittingly enough it's Reznor and Maandighttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/trent-reznor-knows-how-to-destroy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-6186506009391884834Tue, 18 May 2010 02:05:00 +00002010-05-17T19:51:05.541-07:00live videostravie mccoy Travie McCoy can be seen below performing his song Billionaire at Kent State University. His album Lazarus comes out on June 8th on Fueled By Ramen/Decaydence Records. http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/travie-mccoy-performs-billionaire-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-3436641176913908154Mon, 17 May 2010 22:05:00 +00002010-05-17T16:43:26.319-07:00band promotionfoursquare Foursquare is the latest social networking craze that will soon be as big as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook (FB is launching it's own version soon). &nbsp;Foursquare isn't another social network per se. &nbsp;It's a location-based social network using the GPS system off your mobile devices. &nbsp;Once you download the application to your phone, you "check-in" wherever you go in real life and http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/foursquare-5-ways-bands-can-benefit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-7392135408445415847Mon, 17 May 2010 20:31:00 +00002010-05-17T19:52:16.479-07:00iwrestledabearonceshocking video Louisiana grindcore band iwrestledabearonce&nbsp;has released the most bizarre music video I've ever seen for their song (if you want to call it a song) See You In Shell. &nbsp;Be prepared to be "shock and awed." Words like "wtf", "gross", "sick" and "disgusting" will probably cross your mind. &nbsp;Watch the video below. http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/iwrestledabearonce-releases-bizarrecore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-8896002140602644891Mon, 17 May 2010 18:11:00 +00002010-05-17T11:19:20.912-07:00site statistics Last week was the first full week back for Bandology.net since January. &nbsp;There were over 1,100 visits to Bandology.net over the last 10 days and here are the first week results: Top 5 Posts Viewed (out of 20 posts) 1. &nbsp;Smashing Pumpkins 19yo Drummer is "Pissed Off" (120 page views) - I posted Mike Byrne's press release where he is tired of being called the teenage drummer of the http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/last-weeks-most-popular-pages-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-902646888288115813Sun, 16 May 2010 20:15:00 +00002010-05-18T08:20:04.399-07:00christian band list This whole world of Christian rock music was unleashed on me from the very beginning of my music business life. &nbsp;Greeley Estates, the band I started with back in 2003, were Christians in a band playing loud, hard, screaming music inside churches. &nbsp;I can't tell you how foreign of an idea this was to me at the time. &nbsp;Yet, there were countless rock, hardcore or screamo shows going onhttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/christian-band-list-help-me-build-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-3761201095597350369Sat, 15 May 2010 22:34:00 +00002010-05-15T15:46:29.914-07:00Amazon $5 Albumsbuy cheap music Let's face it, we are in a recession that probably won't be over for another two years. &nbsp;We have to find ways to get music from our favorite bands without stealing it. &nbsp;Although, some labels will probably be pissed at me for making this list because some of the ways could be considered "stealing" in their eyes. &nbsp;Again, we're in a freakin' recession! Here are 8 Ways to Buy Cheaphttp://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/8-ways-to-buy-cheap-music-or-get-for-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-5511683319039505658Sat, 15 May 2010 17:29:00 +00002010-05-15T11:42:37.070-07:00new site additions After five hours of searching and installing a new blog template till 1am last night, the major facelift to Bandology.net is finished! &nbsp;There is still work to do but I'm happy with how it came out. &nbsp;Here are the new features: 1. &nbsp;Featured Bands - Every Monday, there will be new bands in the four clickable featured boxes above. &nbsp;The categories are Band of the Week, Unsigned http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/bandologynet-facelift-more-changes-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-6198077033253102211Fri, 14 May 2010 22:07:00 +00002010-05-20T13:52:20.180-07:00kurt cobainmusic newsprofile videos According to Spin.com, the Seattle Art Museum opened an art exhibit called Kurt. &nbsp;The exhibit runs until September 6th. Most of the nearly 80 pieces of artwork are from artists all around the world from 1994 to the present. &nbsp;The exhibit represents how influential Kurt Cobain continues to be after his tragic death (I cannot call it a suicide) 16 years ago. Contributers (from the http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/kurt-cobain-exhibit-opens_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-9142594717135558767Fri, 14 May 2010 19:51:00 +00002010-05-14T14:33:31.189-07:00paper route Paper Route has donated their unreleased song Tennessee&nbsp;to help raise money for the flood victims in Tennessee. &nbsp;This flood brought downtown Nashville underwater as well as the entire state. Please support the band and the flood victims by downloading the song and donating here. &nbsp;All the money raised is going to Hands On Nashville. The flood killed more than 20 people. &nbsp;http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/paper-route-donates-song-to-help-flood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-8900135626261726359Thu, 13 May 2010 17:00:00 +00002010-05-17T18:49:06.849-07:00divided by fridayunsigned band videos Divided By Friday - "Disappoint: Surprise" from Patrick Lawler on Vimeo. I have to admit that I know almost nothing about Divided By Friday. But their video for their new song Disappoint: Surprise is one of the best unsigned band videos I've ever seen. &nbsp;The video is directed by cinematographer/videographer&nbsp;Patrick Lawler&nbsp;(you can see all his videos on Vimeo here). Divided By http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/divided-by-friday-unsigned-band-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-8709294452308726111Thu, 13 May 2010 04:04:00 +00002010-05-17T18:46:27.173-07:00metricvideo of the week Metric has come a long way since Greeley Estates opened for them in Tempe, Arizona, in 2004. &nbsp;Yes, that really did happen. Metric is one of thirteen bands to be mentioned in the first round of bands announced on The Twilight Saga: &nbsp;Eclipse Soundtrack. &nbsp;Metric also nabs the first song spot on the soundtrack. &nbsp;Other bands mentioned are Muse (Twilight author's favorite band), http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/metric-lands-first-song-on-twilight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293301081607483411.post-861054213215835424Wed, 12 May 2010 05:41:00 +00002010-05-20T13:52:44.338-07:00music newssmashing pumpkins It seems newly appointed Smashing Pumpkins drummer, Mike Byrne, is fitting into the band quite nicely as his mood swings compliments Billy Corgan.&nbsp; In a press release by Byrne, he states emphatically: "I am pleased to announce that I am now a 20-year-old man, with two full decades of life experience under my belt.&nbsp; I'm not trying to say I've seen it all or I'm done learning or http://timtownersbandology.blogspot.com/2010/05/smashing-pumpkins-new-19yo-drummer-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim)2