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December 31st,2007

2007 Music: The Year in Review

By Mike

Two Thousand and Seven was the spark to the tinder for the end of the music industry as we know it - 2007 was the meltdown.

Musicians, bands and management started realizing the full potential of the digital and internet soundscape. They started realizing that the current model just doesn’t make sense anymore and began exploring options. Among these new avenues of exploration and promotion is increased credible resources and access to them - primarily online.

In July of 2007, b5media launched their Music Channel. The channel was designed to feature writers from around the world who would cover their musical passion extensively. b5media’s Music Channel has become a very strong resources online and in some cases, the authority within specific genres and areas of interest.

Collectively, the Channel has contributed to the best and worst of this entertaining year in review. Here is what’s in store…

Big Apple Music Scene lists the best New York albums of the year. Get to know these albums because New York leads the way of cool.

Metal Martyr gives us the best and worst of 2007. Scott lists: best buys, best debuts and biggest disappointments.

Ear Sucker gives us the Top 50 songs that were released or re-released in 2007. And yes, The Shins are on there.

The Production Side gave us two posts: The Best of 2007 (in video) and Biggest Disappointments of 2007. It was a huge year for alternative rock and these lists prove it.

Toronto Unplugged sums up their view on the state of the music industry and lists the 10 albums of the year you should have in your collection.

Our Digital Music covers the Top 10 Digital Music Stories of 2007. This pretty much summarizes that state of the Music Industry and where it’s headed.

Enjoy.