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OMFO releases 2nd longplayer
February 2, 2007OMFO has released his absolutely amazing second album. It’s called “We are the sheperds” and it truely embraces the spirit of world music – yet OMFO manages to escape the typical WM trap by elegantly using the latest and most sophisticated production techniques. A true jewel, released on Shantel’s label. Check the Review at datenschmutz (in German) – or better yet, get the album!
Get paid to use new DRM-free iTunes alternative
February 2, 2007With the RIAA screwing artists AND fans left and right, it’s about time that a more balanced system of file sharing was developed. Grooveshark is that system. It’s a legal P2P network, and will compensate users and musicians for sharing their MP3s… DRM-free. Is this the long awaited solution to the digital music problem?
The 10 Worst Rap Album Covers Ever Made
February 2, 2007Check the list out here. The covers are all pretty bad and the commentary is funny.
RIAA HEARING! Vitally important
February 2, 20072:15 pm in the newer federal court house at 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York, courtroom 21D on the 21st Floor. BE THERE IF YoU CAN !!!
B.B. King Released From Texas Hospital
February 2, 2007HOUSTON (AP) — B.B. King was discharged from a Galveston hospital Saturday following treatment for a fever and was “back to his old self,” a spokeswoman for his management agency said.
The 81-year-old, Grammy-winning bluesman was “feeling fabulous,” said Tina France, vice president of Lieberman Management of New York.
Sony BMG settles FTC charges – will pay $150 to consumers!
February 2, 2007U.S. regulators said Tuesday Sony BMG Music Entertainment agreed to reimburse consumers up to $150 for damage to their computers for selling CDs with hidden anti-piracy software.
Free Nomada remix album
January 10, 2007Nomada just released a Creative Commons Hungary remix album.
‘Fans who share music aren’t thieves’
January 10, 2007Important musicians such as Barenaked Ladies and Avril Lavigne have formed the Canadian Music Creators Coalition to among other things, support fans being sued by the Big Four Organized Music cartel. In their first white paper, the artists say, “Fans who share music are not thieves or pirates. Sharing music has been happening for decades.”
RIAA to students: ‘drop out of college to pay settlement’
January 10, 2007An MIT student accused of copyright infringement has been documenting her struggles with the RIAA. Upon trying to negotiate her settlement, a representative told her “the RIAA has been known to suggest that students drop out of college or go to community college in order to be able to afford settlements.” Is this justice or insanity?
