Radio Memphis Around the World

11/18/2021

Join us This Friday 19 November, 2021 for a celebration of the life of Dianna Fryer. Or as you might have known her to be Dirty D! This will be an uplifting celebration of her and her impact on . She was incredibly devoted to this station and she was instrumental in the building of our little thing and giving the station the first ten years of its existence.

Join the whole station crew, station supporters, friends, fans, and former guests of her shows as we fill the air with stories of joy and a peek behind the scenes with some of the tales that will live forever within the halls of Radio Memphis.

As an added treat, some members of her family are expected to make an appearance in our studios to share some great tales of her life from her family.

The phone lines will be open (901) 922-5407 and we are quite sure there will be some great surprises to be heard on the air as well.

If that wasn't enough we will end the night with live music from the band SooperFlat. Please share this post and to take part in this very special broadcast.

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11/07/2021

Some thoughts on the recent news.

In this episode, Ric takes a few moments to talk about the passing of Dianna Fryer. A special broadcast will be happening soon. Listen now!

11/04/2021

It all seems so surreal. Dianna Fryer has signed off. Please keep her family in your prayers and your thoughts. Visitation details are here.

When Radio Memphis began, I never thought for one second I would find myself writing an honest to God obituary about a friend & co-worker.

11/03/2021

Ric & ElJay have some important news.

05/25/2021

"I would bring in true entrepreneurs, give them the ball and let them go for it."

Jimmy Iovine tells us what he would do if he was running a major record company today...

Jimmy Iovine tells us what he would do if he was running a major record company today.

04/27/2021

"Everybody is a fan and sees the unique proposition that she is. But she realized that ultimately, part of her identity as a human being, and as an artist, is being independent. If you strip that away, then you don’t have the real you. And how can you get up in the morning and operate when you aren’t being what you are?"....

Here, Rob Swerdlow explains the evolution of Starwood over the past three decades – and where the company plans to go with its multi-award-winning roster in 2021 and beyond…

01/31/2021

The latest update from Dianna Fryer and her fight against cancer.

Dianna Fryer makes an appearance for her latest update on her fight with stage 4 colon cancer. This fight has turned into a brawl with hair loss.

01/21/2021

"It is widely accepted that creativity thrives in any period of confusion, fear and uncertainty. Among all this upheaval though, it can be argued the future looks bright for our industry and its artistic communities...." as printed in Music Business Worldwide

Independent labels have an important part to play in the current landscape," says Marathon Music Group GM…

01/02/2021

12/20/2020

We're so excited to release this quarantine set we did during COVID. Up until now it was only available for paid shows and now we're releasing it to everyon...

12/04/2020

While the industry waits with baited breath for the passage of the Save Our Stages Act in Congress, the National Independent Venue Association has announced the formation of the National Independent Venue Foundation, which aims to raise funds for NIVA’s mission and keep the doors open for independent live performance spaces.

While the industry waits with baited breath for the passage of the Save Our Stages Act in Congress, the National Independent Venue Association has announced the formation of the National. Continue reading

12/04/2020

Indie live music trade group NITO has launched what looks to be the coolest signed guitar and stringed instrument auction of 2020 as a fundraiser to help save independent musicians and the people that support them.

Artists donating signed instruments to the auction being held now on Charitybuzz include George Benson, Leon Bridges, David Bromberg, Mike Doughty, Fall Out Boy, Steve Forbert, Tom Higgenson / Plain White T’s, Jack Johnson, Will Kimbrough, Mark Knopfler, Sonny Landreth, Tommy Lee, Nick Lowe, Steve Martin, J Mascis, John Mellencamp, Pat Metheny, Jim Miller, Thurston Moore (pictured above), Graham Nash, Tim O’Brien, OK Go, John Petrucci, Bonnie Raitt, Nathaniel Rateliff, Bill Reynolds, Joe Satriani, Chris Smither, Los Straitjackets, Lars Ulrich, Steve Vai, Kurt Vile, The War On Drugs, and Weezer.

Indie live music trade group NITO has launched what looks to be the coolest signed guitar and stringed instrument auction of 2020 as a fundraiser to help save independent musicians. Continue reading

11/21/2020

David Whitehead is a New York-based artist manager whose clients include the likes of Lloyd Cole, Hugh Laurie, Joe Henry and Joe Jackson. In the past Whitehead has worked with the likes of David Byrne and David Bowie. In this open letter, published exclusively on MBW, Whitehead explores the role of the modern artist manager – and passes on an encyclopaedia of knowledge to those now entering his field...

David Whitehead, an experienced artist manager who has worked with the likes of David Bowie, David Byrne, and Lloyd Cole, lays it all out for the next generation…

11/14/2020

"We must treat every artist like our entire career depends on their success. As the business continues to grow, if we lose sight of that basic truth, then we’ll be in trouble."

MBW’s World Leaders series interviews Thierry Chassagne, the long-time President of Warner Music France.



https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/thierry-chassagne-everyone-should-remember-that-most-artists-only-get-one-shot-at-stardom/

Thierry Chassagne, long-time President of Warner Music France, on his career, the French market, and what his fellow executives should remember…

11/10/2020

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11/09/2020

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11/02/2020

The exec explains that, in addition to being a source of cash for musicians, Splice is also increasingly being used as an A&R source, with producers going on to sign deals with labels and publishers as a direct result of their success on the platform.

Chief Music Officer Maria Egan discusses Splice and the DIY musician sector…

11/01/2020

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS AT 2:00AM SUNDAY MORNING!!!
It's time to FALL BACK an hour!!!

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