Amazon has got to be joking. Please tell me this is some kind of dream. Otherwise, well, I’m not really sure what to think. See this open letter to Amazon for further information. Brief excerpt below. This loss of ranking, listing, search functionality seems to be largely, but not wholly!, limited to fiction and non-fiction… Continue reading News: Amazon’s recent policy change?
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News: Online music prices getting a makeover
Interesting and informative piece at E-Commerce Times yesterday. Abstract below. Consumers who’ve gotten comfortable with buying music online for a buck are going to have to start rethinking their habits again. Music sellers like Apple and Amazon are tinkering with their pricing models, putting stickers as low as 69 cents on some songs and as… Continue reading News: Online music prices getting a makeover
Dayliner releases April song, “Mrs. Kuwaltz”
Dayliner just released their latest monthly song, this time titled “Mrs. Kuwaltz”, and I’m starting to think it’s my favorite song yet from them – mostly because of the enormous potential on display. It strays a bit from their previous arrangements and shows us that they may have a little progressive rock in them yet.… Continue reading Dayliner releases April song, “Mrs. Kuwaltz”
Sunset Rubdown to release new album, ‘Dragonslayer’, June 23
The prolific Spencer Krug just keeps churning these puppies out. Details about his newest album, this time with Sunset Rubdown, have just hit the news waves. Having dropped Enemy Mine from another one of his bands, Swan Lake, recently, Krug is back with the atmospheric now five-piece (new bassist/drummer, Mark Nicol) Sunset Rubdown for Dragonslayer.… Continue reading Sunset Rubdown to release new album, ‘Dragonslayer’, June 23
“Florida Woman Calls 911 After McDonald’s Runs Out of McNuggets”
A headline today from Fox News. This is not a joke. See for yourself. (Hat tip to Knox Road friend Ashley) P.S. I promise we will get back to music next post!
Newsflash: St. Vincent to release new album, ‘Actor’, May 5
“On May 5, 4AD will release ‘Actor’ the anticipated new album by St. Vincent (nee Annie Clark), and the follow-up to her first album, ‘Marry Me,’ one of the most acclaimed debuts of 2007. ‘Actor’ was co-produced by Clark and John Congleton (Modest Mouse, Polyphonic Spree, etc…), and features eleven new songs, all written and… Continue reading Newsflash: St. Vincent to release new album, ‘Actor’, May 5
MP3s and News: Angus & Julia Stone
It’s a Wednesday night: middle of the week, a calm time hopefully before Thursday night and the weekend. For some (me), it’s been a short week with Presidents Day and all , for others (Jamie, Bob), not so much. I know guys, New York City’s just not busy enough. I’m sorry. With that sentiment in… Continue reading MP3s and News: Angus & Julia Stone
Public Service Announcement: Watch CNN Tonight
For things in society that shouldn’t go unnoticed. From CNN.com: “Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger says he’ll take to the skies again — as soon as he can shake Flight 1549 out of his head. Sullenberger and his crew spoke to CNN’s Larry King in an interview scheduled to air at 9 ET tonight. The captain… Continue reading Public Service Announcement: Watch CNN Tonight
“Pop music splintered in ’08”
Interesting article by Brian McCollum over at the Detroit Free Press, concerning the lack of truly excellent pop music in 2008: “In the textbooks of the future, 2008 is already assured its own highlight on the timeline. It was a milestone year on the world stage, from politics to economics. But popular music? Score it this… Continue reading “Pop music splintered in ’08”
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”