new york city MUSIC

A music industry law that has been overlooked by many in the NYC scene is that a venue cannot play a copy written song without having the secured licenses from the performance rights group (ie: ASCAP, BMI,) who represent the songwriter. BMI is now focusing their attention of Lower East Side music venue Pianos, who have according to BMI "caused great and incalculable damage" after illegally playing hit songs like Europe's "Final Countdown" The Rolling Stone's "Paint It Black", and Weezer's "Say It Ain't So". Check out the lawsuit documents below courtesy of Cityfile 070109_pianos

Weezer wearing Snuggies while on tour^ Nerdy alternative rock band Weezer will be releasing their own branded Snuggie blanket (the infomercial sensation: a blanket with sleeves) and will rename it a "Wuggie" as confirmed by their publicist. The company (Allstar Marketing Group) behind the blanket will promote the "Wuggie" with the band. Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo said explained to Rolling Stone, “A Wuggie is basically exactly like a Snuggie, except it says Weezer on it. The people at Snuggie are doing it with us and promoting it with us. It’s a totally legit Snuggie." Weezer has announced their tour dates with Blink-182 which includes a show on August 25th at Nikon Theater at Jones Beach so bring your wuggies to the beach and get ready to rock.