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Punk or "new wave" rock still hasn't made any significant commercial impact on the vast American pop‐music market. But there are interesting behind‐the‐scenes pressures building within the music business that may soon lead to a breakthrough. | Punk or "new wave" rock still hasn't made any significant commercial impact on the vast American pop‐music market. But there are interesting behind‐the‐scenes pressures building within the music business that may soon lead to a breakthrough. | ||
The most obvious index is the proliferating signings of punk groups by record companies. Most of the even semi‐important New York bands have record contracts now, as do many of the London groups. And even bands in towns like Boston are being snapped up now, too — as with the eminently worthy | The most obvious index is the proliferating signings of punk groups by record companies. Most of the even semi‐important New York bands have record contracts now, as do many of the London groups. And even bands in towns like Boston are being snapped up now, too — as with the eminently worthy Willie (Loco) Alexander and his Boom‐Boom Band. | ||
The next step is for American record companies to arrange distribution deals with smaller American organizations (as Warner Brothers has just done with Sire) or with foreign companies (as CBS may do with the British Stiff label). | The next step is for American record companies to arrange distribution deals with smaller American organizations (as Warner Brothers has just done with Sire) or with foreign companies (as CBS may do with the British Stiff label). | ||
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Smucker's, the large, attractive nightclub near the Brooklyn Academy of Music that was such a healthy addition to New York's night life, has closed for "refinancing." The telephone is "temporarily disconnected." and no word is available when the facility might reopen. Sam Dulberg, the owner, had always said that the backing was shaky, and a recent water‐main break, which also damaged the Academy of Music, was apparently the final blow. | Smucker's, the large, attractive nightclub near the Brooklyn Academy of Music that was such a healthy addition to New York's night life, has closed for "refinancing." The telephone is "temporarily disconnected." and no word is available when the facility might reopen. Sam Dulberg, the owner, had always said that the backing was shaky, and a recent water‐main break, which also damaged the Academy of Music, was apparently the final blow. | ||
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