Consequence of Sound
Encyclopedia
Consequence of Sound, also known often as CoS, is a Chicago
-based music website featuring news, album and concert reviews, and editorials. In addition, the website also features the Festival Outlook micro-site, which serves as an on-line database for music festival news and rumors. In 2011, the website launched a video channel called Cluster 1.
The site was founded in September 2007 by Alex Young—who now has the role of the site's CEO and Publisher—and currently boasts a staff of over 50 writers, editors, graphic designers, and photographers.
Consequence of Sound is currently listed as one of the most influential music websites by Technorati
. Consequence of Sound is also one of 35 websites making up Complex Media Network, a male-oriented online advertising network launched by Complex.
In 2010, About.com
ranked Consequence of Sound the year's best music blog, based on "Technorati rankings and the online buzz throughout the year."
One of the most popular features of Consequence of Sound is the Festival Outlook. In this section of the site CoS posts rumors regarding bands playing music festivals. Even though this is a very popular feature, it has caused some controversy. In 2009, CoS reported that Paul McCartney
and The Killers would headline the 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival prior to its lineup announcement. In 2010, CoS reported that Muse
, Jay-Z
, and Gorillaz
would headline the 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival prior to its lineup announcement. However, CoS did report on many acts that were not on the official lineup for 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival
, including Roger Waters
.
The website takes its name from the Regina Spektor
song, "Consequence of Sounds
".
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
-based music website featuring news, album and concert reviews, and editorials. In addition, the website also features the Festival Outlook micro-site, which serves as an on-line database for music festival news and rumors. In 2011, the website launched a video channel called Cluster 1.
The site was founded in September 2007 by Alex Young—who now has the role of the site's CEO and Publisher—and currently boasts a staff of over 50 writers, editors, graphic designers, and photographers.
Consequence of Sound is currently listed as one of the most influential music websites by Technorati
Technorati
Technorati is an Internet search engine for searching blogs. By June 2008, Technorati was indexing 112.8 million blogs and over 250 million pieces of tagged social media...
. Consequence of Sound is also one of 35 websites making up Complex Media Network, a male-oriented online advertising network launched by Complex.
In 2010, About.com
About.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
ranked Consequence of Sound the year's best music blog, based on "Technorati rankings and the online buzz throughout the year."
One of the most popular features of Consequence of Sound is the Festival Outlook. In this section of the site CoS posts rumors regarding bands playing music festivals. Even though this is a very popular feature, it has caused some controversy. In 2009, CoS reported that Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
and The Killers would headline the 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival prior to its lineup announcement. In 2010, CoS reported that Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
, Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
, and Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Gorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
would headline the 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival prior to its lineup announcement. However, CoS did report on many acts that were not on the official lineup for 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival
2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival
The 2010 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was held on June 10–13, 2010. The line-up was announced Tuesday, February 9, although the original line-up release date was scheduled for February 2. It was broadcast live on YouTube...
, including Roger Waters
Roger Waters
George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
.
The website takes its name from the Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor
Regina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered in New York City's East Village.-Early life:...
song, "Consequence of Sounds
Songs (Regina Spektor album)
Songs is the second album by singer-songwriter Regina Spektor. The album was recorded in its entirety on Christmas Day of 2001; all songs were recorded in one take. Self-released copies of the album were sold at Spektor's early live shows, but the album is now available for purchase periodically at...
".