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MTV Returning to Musical Roots
29th April 2016 • No commentsWhen MTV launched in 1981 it revolutionized both television and music. By providing a visual outlet for what had previously only been an auditory form of expression, MTV became wildly influential and changed the way artists released music, how fans consumed it, and how industry-folk promoted it. Artists such as Madonna, Nirvana, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson were […]
Read MoreMeet the digital love-child of MTV + Rolling Stone magazine
30th March 2015 • 1 commentAfter months of me talking about The VT here and there and dropping hints that something would be happening with it soon, I’m happy to report that it’s all coming together! Thanks to the drive and diligence of VT founder, Nick Blake, artists and industry folk have been excited about The VT from day one […]
Read MoreColbcella gets Daft Punk’d
8th August 2013 • 3 commentsAs we shared last week, French duo Daft Punk were to appear on The Colbert Report last night. Due to a contractual commitment for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards which prohibits the act from making any appearances prior to the August 25 awards show, Daft Punk had to bail on Stephen Colbert. Never one […]
Read MoreHappy Birthday, MTV
1st August 2013 • 2 commentsOn this day 32 years ago MTV was born. Of course, they’ve long since lost sight of their roots and have gone on to bite the hands that fed them for years, but that’s neither here nor there. Happy birthday, MTV. Video may have killed the radio star, but sadly the video channel killed itself.
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