Fresh off the Sony rootkit fiasco, EMI/Virgin Records has commanded that no one listen to the new Coldplay album – but they won’t tell you that until after you’ve given them money. “This CD can’t be burnt onto a CD or hard disc, nor can it be converted to an MP3” and “This CD may …
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Sam’s a Genius – National Geographic Lullabies Before Bedtime
A couple weeks after Cooper was born, Sam sent over National Geographic Around the World Lullabies. Of course, it went straight into Cooper’s playlist on the iPod. Tonight Cooper was inconsolable. None of the usual settling down techniques were working and we were scratching our heads with what to do. Attempting to think strategically between …
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Pandora.com – The Good and the Annoying
Apologies for no Tuesday Triple Play this week. Perhaps a review of Pandora.com will make up for it. On a tip from Steve Borsch – I started a couple Pandora stations using two of my favorite bands as starting points (Too Much Joy Station, Transplants Station). On the plus side I’ve got nearly a solid …
I Wrote ‘Music Is Dead’ Back in 1999
While digging up the logo I shared with you yesterday, I uncovered this article I wrote back in June 1999 for an internet magazine lasting all of 2 issues. It was pre-blog, and every article was coded by hand. I know – Dark Ages. I found it an interesting read both for how much has …
Karaoke Gone Very Very Wrong
Sinéad O’Connor’s classic song “The Emperor’s New Clothes” came up on my iTunes this morning. This happens fairly often because its in my ‘Getting Things Done’ playlist. Anyway – this particular time I was inspired to sing along – inspired to sing along as Garrick channelling Jimmy Fallon channelling Barry Gibb channelling Young Fine Cannibals. …
First Crack 68. Dan Carroll Talks about the IMP Media Player
Dan Carroll and I grab lunch at Joes Garage and we talk about IMP – his music and movie distribution platform currently in beta. We talk about how it benefits independent artists, how it’s different than iTunes, the decision to go with BiTorrent, and who this platform is intended for. We start off with a …
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Tuesday Triple Play – The ER Being Like an After Bar
This triple play was tough, two of these songs were sitting in the queue for a while now awaiting a third. This morning inspiration struck – like that scene from Pulp Fiction. Conventional wisdom says there’s a fine line separating pleasure and pain. These three songs aren’t sure which side they’re on. Stevie Nix from …
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Tuesday’s Triple Play – Love Goes the Distance
Back when Jen and I were dating, I made a mix tape for her entitled ‘Breakup Song Not Included’ – I think it’s still around here somewhere too. She took one look at the track list and declared, “Everyone of these songs is a break up song.” She was right. And if you know who …
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First Crack 67. Steve McClellan on Developing Musicians and Independence
Steve McClellan’s name is synonymous with and as legendary as First Avenue where he worked for 30+ years. Lately, he’s been working with the Diverse Emerging Music Organization – a non-profit focused on connecting independent venues and new artists. We sat down at the Acadia Cafe, I had a Duval (Acadia has an amazing beer …
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CDs for Good and Not Evil
Now that the Sony rootkit fiasco is behind us. Here’s a selection of CDs that support a good cause and won’t destroy your computer. Just in time for Christmas. First Ave – The Bootlegs Commemorating 35 years at First Ave $13, proceeds support the Diverse Emerging Music Organization We’re Coming Over – The Best of …