This Week in Music - Exile of Silence

TL;DR

Exciting episode featuring news updates, music reviews, and an interview with electronic artist Exile of Silence.

Transcript

hey everyone welcome to another episode another glorious musical episode of this week in music I'm your host Asha K very excited to be here again we've got lots of stuff going on in today or I should say tonight's show if you're watching this live on you stream right now Pacific Standard time specifically um we've got some great segments I've got s... Read More

Key Insights

• 👯 Despite the economic downturn, concert attendance increased for many people in 2010.
• 🧑‍🏭 Ticket pricing remains a significant factor in people's decision to attend concerts or not.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The American Idol judging panel went through changes, with Ellen DeGeneres leaving and Jennifer Lopez becoming a new judge.
• 👨‍💼 Lily Allen announced her retirement from the music business after becoming pregnant.
• 😑 MIA publicly expressed her dislike for Oprah and Lady Gaga, citing various reasons for her opinions.
• 🤑 Billy Corgan raised a significant amount of money for injured musician Matthew Leone through a benefit concert in Chicago.
• 💁 The music industry is becoming increasingly reliant on social networking for concert promotion and information sharing.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were the findings of a survey regarding the concert-going experience?

The survey found that 38% of people attended more concerts in 2010 compared to the previous year, despite the economic downturn affecting the music industry. Additionally, 72% of people cited ticket pricing as a reason for not seeing their favorite acts.

Q: Why did Ellen DeGeneres leave American Idol and who replaced her?

Ellen DeGeneres left American Idol because she felt she was not a good fit for the show and didn't enjoy being mean to contestants. She was replaced by Jennifer Lopez.

Q: Why did Lily Allen announce her retirement from the music business?

Lily Allen announced her retirement from the music business after becoming pregnant. She decided to focus on starting a family and felt she had achieved enough in her career.

Q: Why did MIA publicly express her dislike for Oprah and Lady Gaga?

MIA expressed her dislike for Oprah after feeling snubbed by her at the Met Ball Gala. She also criticized Lady Gaga, stating that her journey to success wasn't as difficult as it seemed.

Q: How did Billy Corgan raise money for an injured musician, and how much was raised?

Billy Corgan raised over $800,000 for injured musician Matthew Leone through a benefit concert in Chicago. The funds went towards Leone's medical care.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Host Asha K introduces the episode and discusses various segments, including news, reviews, and website highlights.

• Percentage of people attending concerts increased despite the economic downturn, with 38% going to more concerts in 2010 compared to 2009.

• Ellen DeGeneres leaves American Idol, replaced by Jennifer Lopez. Lily Allen announces retirement from the music industry after her final show.

• MIA vents on Twitter, publicly expressing her dislike for Oprah and Lady Gaga.

• Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins raises $800,000 for injured musician Matthew Leone through a benefit concert in Chicago.

• Exile of Silence, an electronic music producer, discusses his journey into music, influences, and recent album release.