MUSIC NEWS-
* MySpace Music has partnered with TurboTax® Federal Free Edition, to offer an exclusive free download of The Fray's new track "Syndicate" from the band's recently released 2nd studio album titled The Fray (buy CD here) . Fans can listen to and download "Syndicate" for free by visiting Turbo Tax's MySpace profile . The song's available for download Saturday, February 21st. Feel free to share this download with their friends. It's the first time MySpace Music users may recommend a song utilizing a viral music sharing opportunity.
* Scottish pop/rock singer, Gerry Rafferty has been missing for 6 months after hospital treatment for liver problems. Rafferty had huge hits in the 70s with Baker Street & Right on Down the Line. See report from UK's Daily Record . Word today is that he's live and well and living quietly in Italy !
* NY's MOUNTAIN JAM festival added performers to the May 29-31 event - UMPHREY'S MCGEE, THE GRATEFUL DEAD'S BILL KREUTZMANN FEATURING OTEIL BURBRIDGE AND SCOTT MURAWSKI, GOMEZ, KARL DENSON'S TINY UNIVERSE AND GENE WEEN BAND AMONG LATEST ADDITIONS. Read more here .
* Christopher Hicks was appointed Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings this week. In his new gig, Hicks will handle responsibility for the acquisition and development of new talent, oversee producers and guiding the creative vision and brand recognition of the Def Jam label as it celebrates its 25th year anniversary this year. Mr. Hicks reports directly to Mr. LA Reid (Chairman), and to
* Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Xbox 360 video game entertainment sys, have joined forces to premiere the hard rock act Rev Theory’s new music video exclusively on the Xbox LIVE Video Store. This will make Rev Theory’s hit single “Hell Yeah” the first ever video premiere on Xbox LIVE.
* Indaba Music announced the chance for musicians to collaborate with The Derek Trucks Band on the track, “Get What You Deserve” from the group's recent album ALREADY FREE ( , As one of the most talented and inspiring guitarists in the world today, Derek Trucks, along with his band, are utilizing Indaba Music to engage with fans in a creative and engaged way. Submissions for the contest will be accepted until March 10, 2009 on the Indaba Music contest page. The winners will be selected by Derek Trucks as well as Doyle Bramhall II (Producer) and Steve Berkowitz (Sony Music A&R), with the final announcement being made on March 24, 2009.
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