Category Archives: iTunes

Score for Spotify

Posted on February 1, 2012 by DomCal6

The big news today seems to be that Spotify has finally gotten the rights to stream Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto. The band’s managers initially withheld the album from streaming services so that it would not compete with download stores, such as … Continue reading →

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iTunes Match Misses Debut

Posted on November 4, 2011 by DomCal6

iTunes Match, a subscription service that matches a users music collection the the expansive iTunes library, was set to launch at the end of October. It has obviously missed that deadline. The $24.99 per month service may be hitting a … Continue reading →

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Spotify Stats

Posted on November 1, 2011 by DomCal6

This chart shows that Spotify is growing, but when compared to iTunes or Pandora, it falls short. The site’s Facebook integration is a huge factor in its’ growth, and time will tell if Spotify has what it takes to be … Continue reading →

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YouTube Adds Merch Store

Posted on October 17, 2011 by DomCal6

YouTube is set to test a new feature- the “Merch Store”. In the next few months partners will be able to access the new feature, which offers a place for artists to sell merchandise, concert tickets, and “experiences” (like meet-ups) … Continue reading →

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iCloud Inheritance

Posted on October 14, 2011 by DomCal6

Did you know that usernames and passwords are being included in wills so that specified recipients can have access to the music, television, and film purchases of the deceased?When you really think about it, it makes perfect sense. A true … Continue reading →

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Coming to Terms

Posted on September 26, 2011 by DomCal6

As it becomes more and more apparent that digital sales are the present and future of music sales, a number of artists are accepting that reality and taking steps to add their music to the digital world. The addition of … Continue reading →

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MySpace…for Music

Posted on August 24, 2011 by DomCal6

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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iTunes Music Match: The “Clencher” of the iCloud

Posted on June 13, 2011 by DomCal6

The debut of Apple’s iCloud has been in the news everyday. Apple and PC users alike are now aware of the advantages that iCloud will offer. An off site, digital storage cloud that will automatically sync all of you email, … Continue reading →

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Interactive Apps: The Future of Record Albums?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by DomCal6

955 Dreams, a company that specializes in mobile devices, has recently created two apps exclusively for the iPad. “The History of Jazz: An Interactive Timeline” (YouTube) and “On the Way to Woodstock: The Story of a Generation”(YouTube), are interactive apps … 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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