Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Morning Theft

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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was delete. W.marsh 17:23, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Morning Theft

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Non-notable as per WP:BAND.

  • the subject of multiple non-trivial published works NO
    • a review in a non-notable webzine, 2 interviews in non-notable webzines, 2 blog interviews
    • the CMJ "article" is three short paragraphs about an as-yet unreleased Pixies tribute album, not specifically about Morning Theft (though they are mentioned)
    • the article in the Phoenix is about Lunch Records, not Morning Theft. (There are quotes from the singer—talking about the label).
  • gone on a national concert tour… reported in reliable sources NO (tour, yes; reported, no)
  • released two or more albums on a major label or one of the more important indie labels NO (one self-released album, one appearance on a local indie compilation)

The rest of the criteria are unequivocal "no"s. Closenplay 15:00, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

  • Delete and also delete their album The News Says It's Raining In New York The nom is absolutely right- all of the articles listed are either not from reliable sources, or only trivial mentions (that is, the band is not the subject of the articles)- and they fail all of the other criteria of WP:BAND. The album's page confirms no additional notability, and the only reviews are from two non-notable websites. -- Kicking222 15:43, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete as not-yet notable article entry with nothing for WP:ATT Murghdisc. 16:37, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

What about the band's profile on Budweiser's True Music show? It's broadcasted on HDnet, which is only available in HD broadcast, but they were a major feature during that hour program.

Also, the Pixies tribute CD will feature more well-known bands, including They Might Be Giants, OK Go, and Mogwai (all of which have Wiki entries). It seems that if a band were worth inclusion on a prominent CD meant as a tribute to a prominent artist such as the Pixies, which also features other prominent musicians, they'd have proven well-known enough themselves to earn a Wiki entry.Morningtheftnyc 18:42, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Interview #1=55 sec., song clip #1=46 sec., interview #2=1:16, song clip #2=2:42; total airtime=5:39
WP:BAND criteria: Has been the subject of a half hour or longer broadcast, not "one of a number of subjects", THE subject. Closenplay 19:28, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Fine then, if the band does not satisfy the requirements, then you should perhaps examine some of the other NYC indie rock band inclusions, as many of Morning Theft's peers are listed and have not been deleted. Morningtheftnyc 20:33, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Well, then go ahead and nominate them! --Haemo 21:06, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

not sure if it helps the case at all, but i found an interview the lead singer did on the VH-1 Best Week Ever blog. Last time I checked, VH-1 was a big media outlet. I've added that link to the "Sources" area. Morningtheftnyc 10:55, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.