Category Archives: Ascap

Dancin’ (and Singin’) in the Street

Posted on July 6, 2011 by DomCal6

Audio-Technica, a company based in the UK, recently released a study that revealed how much their nation loves music. It yielded some interesting results: 96% of the 1,000 people polled said that they would give up movies for a year … Continue reading →

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DAC: The New Way to Listen to Music

Posted on July 4, 2011 by DomCal6

The newest way to listen to music from your computer’s library is with a DAC, or digital-analog-converter. This small box has the ability to refine and enhance the sounds you receive from your speakers. The DAC converts digital data into an audible … Continue reading →

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mp3.com: A New Home for Indie Music

Posted on June 14, 2011 by DomCal6

CBS isn’t denying it…they chose mp3.com for its global recognition. The site was originally launched in 1997, but is undergoing a renovation and new format. mp3.com will be used as a launching pad for unsigned, indie music acts. The hope … Continue reading →

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Smartphone Music Magazine Apps

Posted on May 31, 2011 by DomCal6

Looking for some new apps for your phone? These apps provide some great reading about music and you can even listen to your music at the same time! – NPR News provides a good selection of writing on music for … Continue reading →

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Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Educate Your Children

Posted on May 30, 2011 by DomCal6

Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook, has recently made mention of his desire for children under 13 years of age to be able to have access to Facebook and maintain their own profile pages. Zuckerberg claims that Facebook would give … Continue reading →

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Handheld Piracy

Posted on May 19, 2011 by DomCal6

The rise in smart-phone use has increased the access to pirated material via file sharing apps. While file sharing through cell phones is not illegal, the applications that give the user the ability to obtain copyrighted material is. It is … Continue reading →

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Record Labels Slow Google Down

Posted on May 18, 2011 by DomCal6

Google’s new digital music service, Music Beta, was recently introduced at the Google I/O Conference in San Francisco. The buzzed about service will provide a substantial music storage system and access to a central music “jukebox”. It hopes to rival … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 17, 2011 by DomCal6

The Rise and Fall of TV The Nielsen Company recently reported that TV ownership for 2012 will be down an estimated 1.2 million. Based off of the 2010 census record, the shrinking number of people who own TVs could be … Continue reading →

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Copyright Benefit: Author vs. Public

Posted on May 16, 2011 by DomCal6

In his article, Who Benefits from Copyright?, Terry Hart presents two sides of the argument of who actually benefits from copyright law, the author or the public.  The debate is one that has gone on for many years, and as … Continue reading →

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Performing Rights Organizations Take Stand Against YouTube

Posted on May 18, 2010 by scoADMINot

GEMA, the performing rights organization in Germany, has ordered YouTube to remove over 600 videos after their contract renewals with the worldwide video site broke down. After more than a year of talks, and months after their initial contract expired, … Continue reading →

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