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When the recording industry introduced the Parental Advisory: Explicit Content label in 1994, it inadvertently attracted the very music-buying population it intended to protect: young, angsty teenagers with disposable income [...]

Th article offers a review of clothing and fashion accessories featuring abstract, impressionistic, or splattered art designs, which include an abstract-print cotton sweatshirt by Givenchy, Sterling Ruby bleached jeans by Raf Simons, and paint splash leather sneakers by Maison Martin Margiela.

Photographs of celebrities wearing designer Alexander Wang's Parental Advisory sweatshirt are presented, including singers Lily Allen and Rihanna and British model Georgia May Jagger.

Deals with the music store launched by Neighborhoodies CEO Michael de Zayas at the online clothing outlet of its customizable sweatshirts firm. Number of music titles featured at the music store; Prices of the compact discs being offered at neighborhoodies.com; Reason for the decision to launch the music store, according to de Zayas.

IT'S 9:15 A.M. in Seoul, and most of the nine members of TWICE have just woken up. They're barefaced, dressed casually and cozily in warm knits and sweatshirts; Chaeyoung still [...]

The article features Korean pop girl group TWICE which won the Breakthrough Award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards. Since 2015, fans have followed its group members, namely, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu. Their first English-language single "The Feels" was played and sold out in the U.S. in 2022. The group's second English-language song "Moonlight Sunrise" was released in January 2023.

The article discusses the role of manager/chief executive officer (CEO) Steven Victor in the success of Japanese fashion designer Nigo and American rappers Pusha T and Pharrell Williams. Topis mentioned include Nigo's launch of his first album "I Know Nigo!," Victor's involvement in marketing, publicity and music that made him different from other managers, and Victor's philanthropic project for underrepresented children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This section offers news briefs pertaining to the music industry in the U.S. as of April 27, 2019. Topics discussed include rapper Kanye West's Sunday Service at the 2019 Coachella, singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson the television program "Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration," and rapper Pharrell Williams serving food to the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission.

The article focuses on Blackpink, the South Korean female girl group of YG Entertainment and their attempt to enter the U.S. mainstream market after they signed on with Interscope Records of Universal Music Group (UMG). Topics covered include the multinational identity of the members of Blackpink, showcase from UMG to introduce Blackpink to a crowd of record executives and industry types in the U.S., Billboard chart performance of Blackpink and how previous K-pop acts fared in the U.S. market.

Presents news on independent record labels for the week of July 25, 1998. Comments of musician Rebecca Gates on the confusion of the music industry; Her alternative marketing approaches, which include playing in retail outlets that sell sweatshirts and backpacks; Why this is a wise approach; Singer/songwriter Tom House and his album, `This White Man's Burden'; Others.

The article focuses on the singer Rihanna and her work in a CoverGirl commercial. Her album "Good Girl Gone Bad" due out June 5, 2007 is discussed as well as the album's first single "Umbrella." Rihanna talks about the concept behind her new album. Particular attention is paid to her music career. The music group Fall Out Boy's partnership with TAG body spray is also discussed. INSET: Rapid Release.

SARTORIAL DERRING-DO HAS LONG DEFINED hip-hop's streetwear fashions. But with hoodies and sweatshirts reaching critical mass, a refined take on hip-hop style is emerging. Brooklyn-based men's stylist and former model […]

The article presents a profile of heavy metal musical group Slipknot. Discussed in the article is the band's headlining of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, their fourth album "All Hope is Gone," and how the band is promoting itself on the internet, on television, and with concert performances. INSET: 'TATTERED AND TORN' AND READY TO WEAR.

The article focuses on singer-songwriter Conner Oberst, better known by his stage name Bright Eyes. Oberst describes his relationship with Omaha, Nebraska based record label Saddle Creek, which has released all of his albums. Oberst also discusses the perception that he has "sold out" by signing to major record label Polydor and having his official website run by Universal Music Group. INSET: Saddle Creek Rising.

The article profiles the indie rock band Fall Out boy, which is releasing the album "Infinity on High" in February 2007. The album is partially produced by R&B hitmaker Babyface, which illustrates the band's ironic approach to making music and meeting commercial success as an independent rock group.

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz will create an exclusive line of graphic T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and denim for fashion retail chain Nordstrom. The line will be produced for Nordstrom's [...]

The article explores style trends among pop musicians. It describes changes in the style of several musicians, such as Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, as well as the style of musicians who have decided to dress down, including Billie Eilish. It discusses the significance of ownership to the shift in the style preferences of musicians.

The article discusses the evolution of merchandising for musicians. Topics include rap musician Kanye West's release of his album "The Life of Pablo" and introduction of an album-themed line of merchandise during New York Fashion Week, singer Justin Bieber's collaboration with stylist Karla Welch and designer Jerry Lorenzo to create his look for the 2016 Purpose Tour using merchandise, and the sale of concert merchandise outside concert venues.

The article discusses changes in music recording companies in the US under some new leaders.

The article discusses the Music Industry Hike Club, a weekly group workout at Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles, California for music executives founded by veteran music lawyer and creators-rights advocate Dina LaPolt.

The article reviews comfortable men's and women's clothing that is part of a cozy clothing trend, including a J.W. Anderson plush jacket, an Opening Ceremony velour sweatsuit, and a Gucci jacket.

The article offers a review of online retailers of men's apparel and accessories, including affordable luxury suits offered by the retailer CombatGent.com, high-end timepiece rentals offered by ElevenJames.com, and ties made from global vintage fabrics offered by GeneralKnot.com.

The article discusses the work of fashion stylist and former model Marcus Paul. Topics include his use of tailored independent fashion brands and European labels to style musicians such as Pusha T and Desiigner, a shift in his focus from big-name streetwear to unique detailed clothing from independent labels, and his knowledge of textiles resulting from his background in interior design.

The article presents an interview with singer-songwriter, record producer and actress Erykah Badu who discusses her collaboration with fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond, how her passion in clothing started and the resemblance of songwriting and complete fashion look.

Talks about the relationship of fashion and music. Importance of fashion to artists and their lifestyle according to Jon Cohen, co-founder of Cornerstone, marketing and promotion company; Discussion on product placement; Statement from Alison Goldfrapp of British duo Goldfrapp, on self expression through clothes.

Details the history and success of Looney Tunes retail store in the U.S. Year when the store was founded in New York City; Retailing strategy of the store that made it successful; Web site of the store.

Discusses issues related to the closure of many independent stores in the U.S. music market as of December 2002. Factors affecting music retail trade; Expectation on independent merchants who will go out of business after the holidays; Advantages of the independent stores over the chain and big-box competitors; Move of music manufacturers to help independent stores survive the ascendency of the loss-leadering mass merchants.

Reports on the efforts of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Belgium to discourage consumers from trading home-copied compact discs. Statistics for the sale of blank recordable CDs (CD-R) in Belgium; Features and cost of the anti-copying campaign; Details of the IFPI strategy for the campaign, which targets younger music consumers; Outlook.

Focuses on the efforts of Canadian singer and songwriter Don Freed to adapt and record original music by aboriginal schoolchildren in remote Saskatchewan communities. Cost and sponsorship of the project; Details of songs in various tribal languages to be featured on the album 'Our Very Own Songs'; Social conditions among the province's aboriginal population; Highlights of Freed's career in folk music.

Reports on the Smithsonian Institution's decision to close it's acclaimed Smithsonian Collection of Recordings. Increased licensing fees and changes in the retail and mail-order marketplace are cited as reasons for the closing; Aspects of the recordings division that will not be affected; History of funding.

Profiles Blue Grape Merchandising and its vice president, Felix Sebacious. His encounters with Decide singer Glen Benton; Machine Head, Blue Mountain, Type O Negative and other bands who work with Blue Grape; Comments from Scott Koenig, of Rush Artist Management, on the the firm's flexibility and aparel offerings; Figures for annual volume; Concert business and customer-direct distribution through an annual catalog and the Internet; Association with the Roadrunner label; Angelique deFeyter.

Reports on Tribune Entertainment Co.'s marketing and promotion campaign for `The Road' umbrella logo for a variety of country-music oriented properties. Television component; Series for `The Road'-themed concerts scheduled for May 12, 1994; Rollout phase budget; Negotiations with potential advertisers for entertainment package; Production of television programs by High Five Productions; Broadcasting strategy.

The article offers music industry news briefs as of August 31, 2013 on topics including singer Jennifer Lopez's possible return as a judge on the television program "American Idol," singer Prince Royce's deal with music publisher peermusic, and the launch of apparel labels Rich Gang and YMCMB by co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Cash Money Records, Bryan "Birdman" Williams, and music merchandiser Bravado.

The article discusses the contemporary Christian musician Jeremy Camp, with information on the sales of his album "Reckless," the 2012 release of his holiday album "Christmas: God With Us," and airplay of Camp's music on Christian radio stations in the U.S.

The article offers tips on how to maximize profits made from selling music-related merchandise such as creating it while on a musical tour to meet demand, recycling compact disk jewel cases, and advertising for the merchandise while on stage by making announcements.

The article discusses merchandising in the music trade. Due to the negative impact of digital music downloads on the the retail sale of music, merchandising is important to the music trade, particularly touring band t-shirts. Dell Furano, chief executive officer of Live Nation Merchandise, states that band t-shirts are used to promote artists but also generate revenue for both artist, concert venue, and record label.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for independent bands to sell their merchandise.

The article examines economic trends in rap and hip-hop music. Digital sales of single rap recordings are at an all-time high, but digital album sales of rap are not growing correspondingly. Of the 4 million rap albums sold from January 1-February 17, 2008, only 11 percent have been digital sales.

The article offers news briefs related to multimedia entertainment. Hasbro Games and its agency Grey Worldwide have created a marketing campaign for the Trivial Pursuit Totally '80s computer game which features a lively cast of personalities from the 1980s. Rounder act Girl Authority performed at the grand opening of the first Club Libby Lu store in Boston, Massachusetts.

Presents news on the music industry in the U.S. as of November 2002. Decision of V2 Records to leave the dance music business; Background on radio disc jockey Vic Latino; Release of an album by S.F.P. Records.

Reports on the success of the London-based Breakbeat Science store. How the store has helped transform the drum'n'bass dance genre into an American phenomenon; Opening of a store in New York City; History; Setup of the store; Music inventory; Marketing approach, including how the company is looking to grow its affiliate imprints, Breakbeat Science Recordings and Orgone Recordings.

Presents an update on Billboard Music Group events and happenings as of July 24, 1999. The selection of Howard Applebaum, Marie Gombert, Ken Schlager, and Joellen Sommer as vice presidents of the Music Group. Billboard clothing available on the Billboard Web site.

Presents news relating to rhythm and blues music for the week ending February 20, 1999. Plans of record label Kid Rhino to release a children's album `Jump On It' from the rhythm & blues group Sugarhill Gang; Scheduled tour of Thump Records house artist DJ Cazel; Benefit breakfast being held by LIFEbeat, the music industry AIDS organization; Other news.

Presents news on children's videos for the week of July 25, 1998. The holiday-themed animated feature `Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night'; What the feature entails; Videos being made of vintage comic character turned animated heroine Little Lulu; Others.

Looks at strategies used by video retailers in promoting new releases. Offer of special merchandise premiums with the purchase of a title; Exclusive on a video, guaranteeing sales; The effectiveness of merchandise exclusives; The elements necessary to make an exclusive premium promotion a success.

Focuses on the Box music video network's branching out into an ambitious line of music, video, and retail merchandise. Formation of new music label, BOXtunes, and new merchandise line, P.O. Box; Release of `Big Phat Ones of Hip-Hop: Volume 1.'

Presents various news and developments concerning country music in the United States. Call of musical performer Cleve Francis urging the country music industry to step up its marketing efforts to those black radio listeners; List of new country musical recording album releases by various musical performers; Awards given to country music performers.

Features Talawah Records, a music retail store in Harlem, New York, New York. Extensive reggae selection; Owner Michael Watson's knowledge of reggae; Popularity of singles; VP Records in Jamaica, Queens and Super Power in Brooklyn as suppliers; Weekly and annual sales; Competition; Impact of `Cool Runnings' on the reggae music trade.

THE LINE STRETCHED around the block, to Houston Street on Manhattan's West Side, south down Wooster, wrapping around Prince and then back up Greene Street, the tail end bumping up [...]

INDIO, CALIF., APRIL 21. KANYE WEST BROUGHT HIS NOW FAMED SUNDAY SERVICE, WHICH HE STARTED IN January, to Coachella's second weekend for a special Easter celebration. The service took place [...]