As the world around us becomes increasingly digitalized, it seems that even the stories we tell have been converted into blog posts and published on the internet. But luckily for fans of oral history, Broadcastr is keeping the joy of storytelling in its original form alive.
The site, which is currently in beta and plans to release …
Spotify may still be signing one music label (That’d be Universal) away from its long-awaited US launch, but the streaming music company has just made another move suggesting that it’s getting ready to try and take America by storm. The company has sold a stake of just under 5% to investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers for $50 …
You may have to pack up your Zune and say goodbye to your Zune-related products soon. Since Microsoft is refusing to say the Z word as of late, some have said they may be getting rid or rebranding the music-based device and related products. Unfortunately, the statement made to All Things D only fueled the rumors:
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Four years after their last release, In Rainbows, Radiohead is planning to release their new album, KIng of Limbs, online this weekend – but if you were hoping for a repeat of their “Pay What You Want” plan, you’ll be sadly disappointed. This time around, the band is offering a variation of formats for download, each with its own …
Are iTunes’ days of digital music dominance finally about to come to an end? New reports are suggesting that Google is closing in on a launch date for its much-rumored music service at the same time as Spotify is said to be making progress with its potential second US signing.
Google Music has been the subject of much speculation …
The little white/silver liquid contact indicator (LCI) turning red or stripped is often the death knell for your electronic product’s warranty. Even though the item never touched water, users know that even a little moisture can set that extremely sensitive sensor off, denying you hundreds of dollars in coverage that you should have …
Another day, another story about Google buying a small start-up. This time, it’s SayNow, a five-year-old company that offers online voice calling that can be integrated into social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as mobile devices using iOS or Android.
As with yesterday’s purchase of fflick, it’s unknown whether Google …
Gone are the days when spreading the word about a new band meant handing out homemade CDs. With the growing importance of social media marketing in the music world, bln.kr wants to help emerging and amateur bands share their tracks and manage their social media profiles.
Think of bln.kr as the musical cousin of link shortener bit.ly …
Streaming music service Spotify has finally landed its first US deal, with All Things Digital reporting that Sony has signed on to the service that offers users a set number of hours for free streaming music per month. The service, which has been becoming increasingly popular in Europe over the last few years, has found American labels …
There’s a lot of music online–more than most people have time to keep up with. That’s why you’ve got us. Every week, we’ll point you toward three excellent new downloads or videos from chart-topping stars, cult favorites and unknown geniuses.
1. Iron & Wine’s new album Kiss Each Other Clean comes out next week, but if you can’t wait …
Once more trying to find ways to beat music piracy, two of Britain’s biggest record labels have announced a new initiative that makes so much sense, it’s almost doomed to failure: Songs will be made available digitally at the same time as they debut on television or radio.
Songs used to be made available to air weeks before release, …
The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show has officially drawn to a close. The biggest tech show around, CES covers over 3 million square feet of floor space and draws over 100,000 industry insiders to Las Vegas in early January every year to set the tone for what we can expect to see from the world of technology in the not-too-distant future. …
