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Archive for January 2009
Recently, MSN published an article concerning changes in the way online music is being distributed and the disagreements between Apple and the music industry. The industry wants songs to be DRM encumbered, while Apple does not. Also the industry wishes for Apple to raise prices, while Apple – for obvious competitive reasons – favors lowering prices.
A few weeks ago I suggested subscribing to Last.fm’s podcast of recommended free music. If you use iTunes, you can get even benefit from this service by downloading two no cost programs: Mp3tag and MixMeister BPM Analyzer.
Over Christmas and New Year’s I was in Memphis visiting my in-laws and was able to go to Celtic Crossing. This is one of my favorite places to listen to live music as it is usually not overly crowded, too noisy, or filled with obnoxious drunks.