Feature: Sunday Morning Coming Down: The Post-Hangover Music News Report

Wake up on Sundays with the music news that may have flown under the radar this week. Specializing in anything but the bottom-of-the-barrel pop-culture fluffery, Sunday Morning Coming Down is for the serious music fan wanting in-depth analysis, opinions, and a dash of post-hangover attitude.

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• The Irrelevance of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

  Or: Why no one cares who’s inducted.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Oct 02, 2011

• Virtual Pop Music: The Creation and Rise of Aimi Eguchi

  "Do you wonder what it's like living in a permanent imagination?"

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Aug 28, 2011

• The London Riots: Another Blow to the Music Industry

  Dozens of independent labels face extinction due to the tragedy.

  News by Michael Melchor — on Aug 23, 2011

• The Pros and Cons of Spotify: Why Century Media Seceded

  At least one independent label gives Spotify the bird.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Aug 14, 2011

• Paul McCartney and Journalistic Espionage

  This could get uglier than the divorce.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Aug 07, 2011

• Death and the Marketplace: Amy Winehouse, Jay-Z and Kanye West

  Thoughts on the passing of Amy Winehouse and rap’s biggest duo make retailers mad.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Jul 31, 2011

• Rock Out with Your Pocket Protector Out: Nerdapalooza 2011

  A preview of the biggest nerd music festival of the year!

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Jul 10, 2011

• A Drastic Turn: Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy Carry On

  Nine months later, both Dream Theater and Mike Portnoy's new band unveil new music. Let the debate begin.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Jul 02, 2011

• Shut That Camera Off: Apple Targets Concert Filming

  Apple gets in bed with the major record labels. Censorship controversy ensues.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Jun 26, 2011

• More Digital Disdain: The Story Of Rebecca Black Gets Stranger

  Rebecca Black squares off against Ark Records, and the famous video is already a casualty.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Jun 22, 2011

• An Interview with MC Lars and Weerd Science

  The heart of "DIY" rap and an artist that's made professional and personal turnarounds talk to BlogCritics.

  News by Michael Melchor — on May 29, 2011

• "Cut The Live Feed!": Online Streaming May Soon Become A Felony

  How a new, bipartisan legislation may decide the future of the legality of online streaming.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on May 22, 2011

• Why Pink Floyd: A Reissue Revival

  Is this a hell of a week to be a Pink Floyd fan or what?

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on May 14, 2011

• On Life Support: A Look at the Big Four Record Labels

  A close look at the profit and pitfalls of the major music labels.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on May 07, 2011

• Nail In The Coffin: RIP WMG

  Is the life-support plug about to be pulled on Warner Music Group?

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Apr 16, 2011

• An Interview With Panic! At The Disco's Spencer Smith

  One half of Panic! talks about triumphantly rebounding from the past two years.

  News by Michael Melchor — on Apr 03, 2011

• Digital Disdain: The Strange Story Of Rebecca Black

  Or: How the world united to hate an adolescent girl.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Mar 26, 2011

• Live Hate: Bob Geldof Addresses SXSW 2011

  Wherein Bob Geldof makes an ironic statement without even realizing it.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Mar 20, 2011

• Hello, I Must Be Going: The Retirement of Phil Collins

  The real—and untold—stories of the retirement of Phil Collins.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Mar 13, 2011

• Other People's Music

  Paul McCartney, Prince, and more heavyweights discover the joy of music that isn't theirs.

  Opinion by Michael Melchor — on Feb 28, 2011