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Converted into a top ten list format, this is an exploration of the best albums to be released in 2007.

With the ever-growing popularity of music distribution over the internet and the video phenomenon, YouTube, CD sales have plummeted, and music superstars are beginning to realize that multiyear album contracts aren't really in their best interest.

With the Internet as his canvas, Nine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor has painted an entirely new art form. Are you ready to experience Year Zero?

Nine Inch Nails have produced many memorable albums in the past, but after reaching their peak with The Downward Spiral, it has in fact been a downward spiral for Trent Reznor and the band concerning the quality of their music.

Does Reznor's dystopian concept album live up to its alternate-reality hype?

Trent Reznor created another musical experiment, releasing a 36 track album online over the weekend without any hype.

New Nine Inch Nails video, "Survivalism" really makes you think beyond the scope of a regular video.

A look at the NIN concert I went to back in July of 2006

Reznor has blasted label executives for pricing his latest CD, "Year Zero" significantly higher in Australia than other new releases.

An article about Trent Reznor's ongoing fight against his label, as well as social commentary on file sharing, the future of file sharing, etc.

Here's my "Top 10 Albums of 2007." These aren't listed in any particular order - it's just 10 albums I really enjoyed this year. Music is very subjective, so, if you disagree, too bad. Make your own list.

The advance of the internet has revolutionized the world, giving power to such online stores as Amazon.com and effectively eradicating the presets set by brick and mortar businesses.

A review of the newest Nine Inch Nails album Year Zero, as well as a short biography of the band.

A review of Nine Inch Nails' latest album, Year Zero

Nine Inch Nails, the brainchild of Trent Reznor, has been the subject of much controversy over the course of his career. His current tour is called Lights In The Sky.

Although the disc doesn't come out for another week, it was released on the official site in full quality streaming audio, and for Trent it's a return to the bleak mentality that we all love to hate.

A story about a friend and I's hell-bent quest to see Nine Inch Nails live in Atlanta, despite anything and everything attempting to thwart our goal.

Nine Inch Nails is a powerful force in music to be reckoned with, read on if you are a fan or if you are wondering if you should be a fan.

Choosing the top ten Nine Inch Nails songs is not an easy task, and you'd likely find that everyone has a different list of favorites.

Everybody has their top ten list of their favorite group. Well here's mine.

Review of Nine Inch Nails' new album "Ghosts I-IV"

Nine Inch Nails releases Ghosts I - IV online.

Beside You In Time DVD captures the best of the NIN live experience and is almost as fun as being there.

The rock band Radiohead has taken the music industry by surprise with the success of their new album "In Rainbows," which is only available via their web site and asks the fans to pretty much pay what they want for the release

The government has found subtle ways to regulate morality, take away our individual rights by coercion and blackmail, and now it's working on regulating thought through H.R. 1955.

The lineup was announced today for the 2008 Lolopolooza festival.

A look at the sincerest version of flattery, imitation. These covers hold up to the originals.

At 40, Trent Reznor has seen it all: various personnel changes in Nine Inch Nails' 16- year history, a near-fatal overdose and Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans, his hometown for over a decade. Reznor's back in business...

What do you suppose would happen if a big name singer urged fans to download his music for whatever purposes the fans wanted? What if that big name singer urged fans to steal his music and share it with their friends?

Northampton and the surrounding area in western Ma (Amherst, South Hadley) have an unusually good reputation for supporting and showcasing live music. Big college venues and smaller clubs abound for student, local, and visitor tastes.

Once record companies find a successful idea in pop music, they'll try to milk that cash cow by doing it over and over. This article looks at four trends in CDs that have been done to death and need to be retired.

Music and video downloads are at an all-time high, but could your downloads land you in trouble? Find out where to get the goods…without breaking the law.

The "Sad Kermit" video portrays Kermit the Frog singing Johnny Cash's version of, "Hurt," by Nine Inch Nails. In the video, Kermit is seen taking drugs, smoking, drinking, committing sexual acts, and attempting suicide.

A look at the elements, good and bad, behind Klayton's most recent project's debut album.

One must wonder about the fragile emotional state of this once proud performer.

Courtney Love has gone through many different incarnations - and names - in her life. Christened Courtney Michelle Harrison, she has also gone under the names Love Michelle Harrison, Courtney Rodriguez, Courtney Menely and Courtney Love Cobain.

An article about 10 overlooked albums.

An interview with local and national DJs about gigs in Philadelphia.

Popular author of the novel "Fight Club" sets dates for book tour.

Leave the endless lines and overflow parking to the Star Wars geeks this summer. Plenty of buzz-worthy films are finding summer homes on DVD.

Edward Gorey was an exceptional illustrator with a cult of devotees that number in the millions, and is known for his macabre and Victorian Gothic crosshatch illustrations.

Review of Courtney Love's first solo cd "America's Sweetheart"

The title explains the list, the list explains itself: read on and see if you agree to any degree.

New Victory Records band explodes onto the scene with a debut that is a conglomeration of so many differing rock acts, including The Police, Foo Fighters and others.

Dwayne "Dog" Chapman, bounty hunter, is the latest "celebrity" to use the N-word. It has been reported that A&E which airs his show has halted production pending an investigation.

How the music industry is killing itself.

Bauhaus are a lovely foursome from Northampton, England and are surely rock music's first official goth band.

Talking about the new songs for March available for download.

A look at some songs that should've stayed one-artist tunes...and one that should've been someone else's all along.

Santa Cruz sits at the top of the Monterey Bay, at the intersection of
ocean and redwoods. This, plus the nearness of the UCSC campus (read: single girls...on the beach) makes it the perfect ground zero for an active Spring Break getaway.

A scathing look at the scorching festival, said to be the envy of all Music fans.

My story contains everything you'd want from a truly gonzo adventure - drugs, sexual tension, brushes with the law, surreal surroundings, loud music and chance acquaintances. Enjoy!

A geek looks at Babylon 5 for the first time.

Traditional outlets for records have been on the decline for a decade now. Perhaps the worst enemy of record stores is themselves?

This is a review of the new Soulwax album, Nite Versions. It focuses on the music and lyrical content of the album.

Music sucks. In fact, it has sucked on a consistent basis for about ten years now. Seriously, I challenge any of you reading this to tell me about an album or an artist that has genuinely excited you since 1997.

The top 20 alternative rock bands of 2006 that took spots 21-30 of the top 30 list all had at least one worthwhile alternative song that enjoyed some airplay on alternative radio.

An unabashed look at the blunt future of the music industry and a look at how it may have already arrived.

Is electronic music forever destined to lie outside the mainstream? Kevin Smith, a.k.a. zer0ne, has a few words to say about it.

In the rock n' roll music scene it is not surprising to find up-and-coming bands distinguishing themselves with trademarks of their influential predecessors. Guitar-smashing, stage-diving, and muttering obscenities under one's breath have surely found a way into today's

In the new music economy, based on the Internet, free music downloads may make more money than CD's.

30 Seconds to Mars is an alternative rock group following in the tradition of Tool with experiemntal sound that doesn't drown out the rock in sound or lose the sound in the driving rock.

The Bloody Irish Boys are the next big irish-punk band. They have the sound of acts like Flogging Molly and Social Distortion, while tying that together with traditional Irish Music.

Tainted Faith has opened for 30 Seconds to Mars, KMFDM, Nine Inch Nails and Linkin Park. They won't be opening much longer as they are slated to play the main stage at this year's EdgeFest in Tempe, AZ, hot on the heels of their new album.

Newly released list of Lollapalooza bands (alphabetized) along with ticket prices and information

The very first Pemberton Festival is set for July 25-27, 2008, located in the beautiful surroundings of Pemberton British Columbia Canada. The three day music festival will feature performers such as Coldplay, Nine Inch Nails, Interpol, Death Cab For Cutie, and more.

Okay I know I am hip. With my skateboard sneakers, low riders, and xoxo purse. Nine Inch Nails blares with the bass up in my Minivan. I am a cool Mom.

Bands of familiarity such as Green Day, Foo Fighters, 311, Weezer, and Nine Inch Nails released several hits each as we witnessed solid hits by newer bands such as Crossfade, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, 10 Years, and Dark New Day.

This article provides a history of the concept of "zero," and contains an annotated bibliography mapping a course of study for students in 6th grade and beyond.

This paper was assigned by a teacher fascinated with the Y2K hype. The answers don't all fit the questions the teacher wanted addressed, but they are the type of answers the teacher was looking for.

This new advertisement supported website is the first of its kind in the digital music realm. Will it convert digital pirates into law-abiding citizens and change the music market in the process? Or will anyone notice it?

In the world of popular royalty free classical music the following famous composers' musical works certainly rank at the top. So as a tribute to them and their creativeness, here is a short biography for each of these geniuses.

By providing these masterpieces for you in a wide range of formats, you too can have a professional royalty free classical music library of tracks at your fingertips.

Live music venues are located throughout Chicago, but a few seem to be near and dear to the heart of the city. My top picks for live music venues in Chicago offer up some great local opportunities to experience what Chicago is all about.

Appealing to the 16 to 24 year old age group, hip hop music is the second most popular genre falling closely behind classical music. With the Christian influence steadily impacting hip hop, the genre is guaranteed to fall into the top music selection.

Vertigo Music, The Beat Goes On and Aris' Disc Shop are the most popular locally owned and operated CD Music stores in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They all have something different, yet they all carry the same things.

A music themed bedroom is quick and easy to design, and will turn the music lover's room into a wonderful haven. Here are some creative ideas you can use to create a music themed bedroom.

The Rio Karma MP3 Player is user friendly, comes with software, is portable, has a long battery life and it has more than enough storage that will make even the biggest music lover happy.

Music therapy is an established healing system. Its an effective method in addressing neuro and psychological problems. Music therapy is a developing branch of allied health research and is a good career oppertunity...

Looking for different music but don't know where to begin? With so much music out there, you may need to narrow it down a bit. Check out a few of the options available to you.

You do not have to be a music lover to appreciate the historical value of this museum. Over 10,000 instruments housed here.

While there are a lot of great music venues in the city, a few rise to the top. For some great live music in a variety of settings, check out my top 3 live music venue pic in Atlanta.

Guide on How to Start a Music Store CD Business

With recent federal regulations enforcing music sharing files, Mercora offers consumers a free, streaming radio styled platform with a community based, personal profile similar to that of Myspace.

A variety of music companies have sold CD's with patriotic music after 9/11/01 when the nation was tied together as one. Some proceeds benefited 9/11 victims.

To understand the unique semantic content of music, we must first understand what language is and how it works in people, and consider music in the context of our discoveries about language.

Out of town atheists tried to have holiday music playing in a small eastern Connecticut church shut off, which rallied the local townspeople to tell them where to go.

Are news reports of Halle Berry's foray into music an Internet Rumor Run Amok?

When it comes to buying music in the Greater Wilkes-Barre area, there is no is no shortage of places to trade in your dollars for discs. Or, your discs for dollars for that matter.

This is a short essay about music and how it has evolved from the 1900's through today. It compares and contrasts how lyrics show different things, while entertaining the listener.

Once upon a time people had to record everything live. That is wonderful if you happen to have a band or orchestra handy. But what if you have great ideas for music in your head but don't have any way to record it? This article will start you off in the right direction.

Natalie Fasnacht conducted a study among white college students that reveals a disheartening fact about rap music. The more widespread the mainstream success, the less it is actually empowering the African-American community.

In an Associated Content article, January 2, 2007, Steve Hicks asked, "Why is Christian Music Inferior?" Part of the reason he thinks it is may be his personal taste only. I don't believe Christian music is inferior.

St. Louis is a great town for music; here are a few places to go to see awesome bands and have a cold drink or two.

Pandora.com is not only the future of music and radio, it's the single best free music website in existance.

Summer might be the time for swimming, sailing or baseball. But for some kids its the time to put everything else aside and concentrate on the music they love