As record labels continue to struggle in the face of file sharing, free music and digital music sales, Warner chief exec Edgar Bronfman explained that all Warner-signed artists will now be required to join in so-called “360 deals.” Under traditional labels, bands are primarily involved with record labels for recording and sales of their albums, but touring, licensing and merch revenues are completely separated from that relationship. Conversely, under the “360 deal,” the label will receive a cut of all those different areas.

It is not completely without reason, however, as labels are responsible for marketing and promotion of the bands and advertising can boost touring as well as CD sales revenue. Still, the move is particularly controversial since it ties the label and band together so tightly and bands with established touring careers (like Warner-signee Against Me!) may be giving up revenue that the label has not really earned, some argue.
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Jimmy Eat World will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their fan favorite album, Clarity, by performing the album in its entirety at ten shows beginning in February of 2009. The shows kick off on the 23rd in New York City and wrap up March 7th in Arizona.

Clarity was the band’s second major label album, released on Capitol Records. Despite lasting critical acclaim, the record did not perform to the label’s expectations and the band was dropped. Their next album, Bleed American was self-recorded by the band and actually became their breakthrough release.

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Jimmy Eat World will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their fan favorite album, Clarity, by performing the album in its entirety at ten shows beginning in February of 2009. The shows kick off on the 23rd in New York City and wrap up March 7th in Arizona.

Clarity was the band’s second major label album, released on Capitol Records. Despite lasting critical acclaim, the record did not perform to the label’s expectations and the band was dropped. Their next album, Bleed American was self-recorded by the band and actually became their breakthrough release.

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