Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Youtube, Warner Music Reach Agreement


The feud over advertising revenue between Google/Youtube and Warner Music Group that resulted in all of WMG's property being pulled from the internet video site last year has come to an end. WMG has released this statement,
"We're pleased to announce that we've reached a new and expanded agreement with Google and its YouTube subsidiary that will bring WMG content back to the service as early as the end of the year..."
To music enthusiasts and third-party content publishers, the news is received as a welcome relief and a "green light"; To the parties involved in the dispute, it means significant increases in ad profits, sales and popularity are nigh.

Read more at LA Times.

Drum Video; Cobus Potgieter


Cobus Potgieter, a 22-year old drummer from South Africa, has already made a name for himself on Youtube.com under the username "deedlebag". His proficiency and style make him stand out in a wide crowd of amateur percussionists, and are reason enough for many aspiring drummers to have near-idolized him. The demand for Cobus' playing reached a height that prompted him to release a DVD which is now on pre-sell at Cobuspotgieter.com.

Check out the video: