Ruse of Fools make the best video of the last 10 years (not my words)

Up-and-coming band Ruse of Fools just released a video for their single “The Flood,” and whoa, some guy on their YouTube channel said it was the best video he’s seen in the past 10 years. When I saw that, I chuckled and said — and excuse my language — “that is highly unlikely.” Well then… Continue reading Ruse of Fools make the best video of the last 10 years (not my words)

Apple’s new indie sampler: Dance and Electronic

Apple came out with one of their sporadic installments of free indie spotlight samplers yesterday for all to redeem and download. This mix is slightly surprising considering they usually spotlight singer/songwriters and more accessible stuff to the “common folk” (thought that’s not the case for their recently launched indie spotlight section in the iTunes store).… Continue reading Apple’s new indie sampler: Dance and Electronic

iTunes Mixery

It’s that time again! If you’ve been reading along, you know the rules. If not, here’s a little refresher: I press shuffle play on iTunes, and then tell you which 5 songs show up and provide a little tidbit and the mp3 (most of the time). Judging is allowed. Hereā€™s hoping I donā€™t embarrass myself.… Continue reading iTunes Mixery

iTunes Mixery

So I’m gonna play a little game with you (I got the idea from a friend over at Silly Pipe Dreams, who now writes for the FX comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”). This is what happens: I press play on iTunes, and then tell you which 5 songs show up and provide a little… Continue reading iTunes Mixery

Newsflash: “Amazon MP3 launches in the UK”

That’s right iTunes and all you other MP3 sellers. Amazon MP3 expanded from the US to the UK. The big boys are now crowding the scene in that Britpop world. Which begs the question: are indie record labels in trouble? The Wombats – “Lost In The Post” “She was signed, sealed and lost in the… Continue reading Newsflash: “Amazon MP3 launches in the UK”