Indie pop duo The Weepies make the kind of solid, emotive folk rock songs that are as comforting as a warm blanket. Wrap yourself up in “Hideaway” free through Monday, April 28th. If you like it, Amazon has their new album of the same name for just $8.99
Download a free DRM free mp3 “Hideaway” through 4/28/08 here.
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If you bought downloads from MSN Music, pay close attention. This letter came from Microsoft yesterday:
“As of August 31, 2008, we will no longer be able to support the retrieval of license keys for the songs you purchased from MSN Music or the authorization of additional computers. You will need to obtain a license key for each of your songs downloaded from MSN Music on any new computer, and you must do so before August 31, 2008. If you attempt to transfer your songs to additional computers after August 31, 2008, those songs will not successfully play.”
In simple terms, if …read more
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All the great music in the world means nothing if you don;t have the right place to enjoy it. And for us humans that place is Planet Earth. Today is Earth Day 2008 and we’re at a crossroads: global warming, rising oil prices, food shortages, over population…the list goes on and on.
Today is a day to stop and take a minute to ask what we can do as individuals, as a nation and as a planet to make things better for ourselves and future generations. We must all be part of the solution.
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MySpace Music is sharing equity with the major labels. But some indie bands may be left out
Derek Sivers of CDBaby writes to indie musicians, “What’s Really Keeping Us From Where We Need To Be. (It’s Not Piracy.)”
A consortium of UK …read more
This Saturday April 19th, hundreds of U.S. independent record stores will join together on for National Record Store Day.
“On this day, all of these stores will simultaneously link and act as one with the purpose of celebrating the culture and unique place that they occupy both in their local communities and nationally.”
Music, video and gaming will all take center stage with each store doing something different to celebrate including sales, in store performances, demonstrations, swap meets or an “afternoon at a record store” promotion, as well as, provide info on new formats and releases. The goal is to showcase everything …read more
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Somewhat sadly this is true…
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Starbucks and iTunes will be giving away free music via a new “Pick of the Week” program that offers coffeehouse customers free downloads and videos. Upcoming “Pick of the Week” artists include Carly Simon, Duffy, Counting Crows, Adele, Sia, and Hilary McRae
Each Tuesday, more than 7,000 Starbucks US locations will give away free download cards redeemable on the iTunes for a complimentary song or music video. You’ll have 60 days to redeem the download via iTunes. No word if the tracks are DRM free?
The first Pick of the Week, available now, is the new Counting Crows’ single “Washington Square.”
Here’s another great free mp3 via OurDigitalMusic:
Canadian indie rockers Constantines have found the same critical acclaim their Arts & Crafts labelmates Stars and Feist have gotten. Bloggers in particular love this band
You can download “Hard Feelings” from their new album free through Monday, April 21st to hear why the media loves these guys. And if you really like it, Amazon has their new album Kensington Heights for $8.99.
Download “Hard Feelings” as a DRM free MP3 here.
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