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Music blog PropertyOfZack to shut down

Music website PropertyOfZack will be shutting down within a week, its owner said in a statement. The blog—known for its short and speedy news updates—was founded by Zack Zarrillo when he was in high school and became a staple for music news in the punk scene. “My life is in a period of deep change and […]

The Lead: Does “First” Mean Worse? Can information leaks affect bands adversely?

There isn’t a person in the music industry who doesn’t have an opinion on how download culture has affected artists’ careers. While everybody in the biz knows it’s hard for a $10 retail CD to beat the lure of a free download, the internet poses additional challenges for bands, managers and labels. The recent controversy […]