Category Archives: Internet

Blurring the Line

It seems like everyday a subscription music service announces that they are now integrating social media features into their sites. Or, a social media site will announce that they are incorporating a slew of music options for their users. Between … Continue reading

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Joel Fights Back- and Loses…Again

College student Joel Tenenbaum posted 30 tracks of music onto a Kazaa, a peer-to-peer file sharing site, and was fined $675,000. Following the verdict, Tenenbaum’s legal team appealed it and won on grounds that the fine was “unconstitutionally excessive”. However, … Continue reading

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Qwikster?

The big news this morning, aside from the Emmy winners and Obama’s debt cut plan, is Netflix’s separation of their instant streaming and DVD mail services. Me and every other Netflix member received an email this morning apologizing for the … Continue reading

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Mac Not Left Out

Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Skype had Mac owners fearful that they would be left out of the newest benefits and features. But, Skype just launched Skype 5.4, a beta version for Macs. This version has Facebook integration that adds Facebook … Continue reading

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Twitter: The Early Years

Check out this screen shot of Twitter (back when it was known as Twttr!)… It’s amazing how much can change in five short years.

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“Discography” App Creation

App creation company Appsbar has found a profitable niche with musicians and bands. They have found that a large percentage of their customers are in fact artists creating apps for their music or groups. In light of this, they have … Continue reading

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Groovebug: Bringing it All Together

Groovebug is a new iPad app that combines all the Internet’s resources about music. Instead of having to search places like YouTube, Google, and iTunes, Groovebug combines all of that and more to give users an all access pass to … Continue reading

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ASCAP Making Agreements

ASCAP recently signed a licensing agreement with Netflix- a huge benefit for its members. Seeing as Netflix is shifting its main business towards instant streaming and away from physical DVDs, ASCAP has decided it is important to obtain licenses with … Continue reading

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MySpace…for Music

MySpace is about to relaunch with a big emphasis on music. The past few years have not been the best in the history of the social networking site. The hope is to create a music venue that combines Spotify, iTunes, … Continue reading

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Google+: A Musician’s Platform

Daria Musk, recent Google+ convert, is finding success with Google+ Hangout Concerts. Her music is being heard around the world through a public, online forum that allows listeners to watch, but also be involved in the concert through webcam. Check … Continue reading

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