If you are not familiar with what Muxtape is – I will tell you. Muxtape is/was a site available to share play lists. Now this may seems simple enough, but if you ever made a mix-tape for someone you can understand the art behind a great mix-tape. ** for more resources on making a mix-tape watch High Fidelity**
Anyways, back to the point, this was a fun way to find new music/share music/comb through your iTunes library again. But, recent newshas shown Muxtape is indefinitely shutting down because of pressure from RIAA (Record Industry Association of America). ** the name sounds patriotic, but it really is the worst thing that could happen to the recording industry**
The RIAA police are cracking down on everyone including streaming radio and now Muxtape – and they are not worried about the trail of dead and music enthusiast they are leaving behind. Closing down Muxtape is another reason why RIAA is keeping the recording industry from evolving and keeping pace with the changing demands of purchasing music. Maybe instead of closing down resources to the industry, maybe RIAA should try utilizing them. This is not an approach to stop downloads or encourage people to buy music, but I would say quite the opposite.
RIAA is hurting the industry more than they are helping and Muxtape is just another victim. Best of luck Muxtape and whoever is next. So, watch out Pandora because you might be next.