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Category Archives: music
Tuning in Americana, the format that’s “Contrary to Ordinary”
For a style of music that can trace it’s origins back to the mid 20th century, Americana as a radio format is still fairly young. Although the loosely-defined genre that would become to be known as Americana had been on … finish reading Tuning in Americana, the format that’s “Contrary to Ordinary”
Posted in commercial radio, music
Tagged Americana, Contrary to Ordinary, country, KHYI, KNBT, kpig
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Columbus may be losing independent alt rocker CD101 to Christian talk or music
Following on last week’s review of Boston’s stalwart independent alt rock station WFNX, we have some more unfortunate news. Columbus, Ohio’s WWCD, which has been broadcasting with a modern rock format under the CD101 moniker since August of 1990, appears … finish reading Columbus may be losing independent alt rocker CD101 to Christian talk or music
Posted in commercial radio, music
Tagged alternative rock, CD101, Fun with Radio, Salem Media, The Fish, WOXY, WWCD
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Radio Guide to CMJ 2011
The CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival kicks off tomorrow in New York City with a full schedule of live music performances, panels, film screenings, and an entertainment business law seminar. As was the case last year, there are a … finish reading Radio Guide to CMJ 2011
Posted in college radio, events, music
Tagged CMJ, CMJ Music Marathon, college radio, radio conferences
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eMusic’s semi-curated approach to internet radio – a review of eMusic Radio
eMmusic is an online music store that pretty much pioneered the sale of unprotected MP3 music tracks in the early 2000s. The site has gone through ownership and business model changes over the years, shifting from its original monthly all-you-can-download … finish reading eMusic’s semi-curated approach to internet radio – a review of eMusic Radio
Posted in Internet radio, music, product review
Tagged eMusic Radio, Internet radio, MP3, Pandora, Spotify, streaming music, Yacht Rock
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Rdio challenges Pandora, Spotfiy and last.fm with ad-free music stream
Rdio is a year-old entrant into the online music streaming marketplace, offering a Spotify-like experience that allows listeners to choose the exact artist, albums and songs they want to hear. Founded by the creators of Skype, Rdio previously had been … finish reading Rdio challenges Pandora, Spotfiy and last.fm with ad-free music stream
Farewell to Steve Jobs, a True Child of Silicon Valley
I grew up in Sunnyvale, California, in the heart of “Silicon Valley,” and my entire life has been shaped by the ever-advancing technologies being invented in my childhood backyard. Perhaps that’s part of the reason why the death of Steve … finish reading Farewell to Steve Jobs, a True Child of Silicon Valley
Posted in mobile radio, music
Tagged Apple Computer, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, RIP, Silicon Valley, Steve Jobs
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Disgruntled Punk Fan Threatens to Shoot Up College Radio Station
Like many college radio DJs, I don’t necessarily honor the requests made by listeners. Sometimes the song suggestions don’t fit with the style of my show, other times the artists are too mainstream, but most typically I don’t have time … finish reading Disgruntled Punk Fan Threatens to Shoot Up College Radio Station
Future of Music Coalition to honor FCC Commissioner Michael Copps
The Future of Music Coalition is a more than decade-old organization that advocates for the interests of musicians and their livelihoods in the contemporary media and networked environment. At its upcoming annual policy summit the FMC will be honoring FCC … finish reading Future of Music Coalition to honor FCC Commissioner Michael Copps
Posted in FCC, music, politix
Tagged FMC, Future of Music Coalition, Michael Copps, policy summit, SoundExchange
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A live Jam concert from 1980 demonstrates the synchronicity of radio
I’ve written about Chicago “progressive” rock station WXRT-FM before. It’s truly the only commercial music station in the city that I can tolerate listening to for any extended period of time. Sure, its commercial stop sets can be as long … finish reading A live Jam concert from 1980 demonstrates the synchronicity of radio
Spotify in the US – a review: Is it a Pandora & last.fm killer?
Spotify is an online streaming music service that has been available in parts of Europe since 2008. It differentiates itself from popular US music services like Pandora and last.fm by permitting users to actually select the specific artists and songs … finish reading Spotify in the US – a review: Is it a Pandora & last.fm killer?
Posted in Internet radio, mobile, music, music sharing, product review
Tagged Internet radio, Last.fm, mobile, Pandora, Rhapsody
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