Get Paid Back for Buying Music???

That’s right! Thanks to the new site Popcuts you can buy an MP3 and get a return back on anyone who purchases the song after you. It’s going to pay off, in credits, to find new music. This has the potential to bring the fun back into sharing new bands and songs with friends. Music lovers are a passionate group and they cannot resist telling people about their latest discovery.

The selection is still pretty slim, but I would anticipate it growing rapidly. I haven’t purchased a song yet, but I will keep you updated when the credits start rolling in. I am interested to see how this goes. Instead of the money being split between web host – artist – label things can turn to split shared between web host (10-20% with Popcuts) - artist – listener (YOU). How much it will be I am not sure, but will find out.

Give it a try and let me know how your progess goes and maybe I will even buy some of your songs to give you a little kick back.

Muxtape is Another Victim of RIAA

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.

New Era of Music

I was reading a post by a co-worker/friend about the purchasing music and the transition the industry has made from generation to generation. i.e we used to buy tapes then cd’s and now digital music cards that require downloads. I personally have a love/hate option about this: I love having the convenience of easy access and distribution of my music, but I hate not having the album to open and collect. However, since downloadable music I have a lot more storage room because the lack of albums I have a accumulate.

I can only hope this progress will benefit music lovers and allow easy file transfers to personal devices instead of limiting the use of the music you purchase. It seems counter-intuitive to purchase something and not be able to use it when and where you want. It would be like purchasing snow shoes and only being able to wear them in the house. The is no logic there.

I would like to make a album recommendation: The Matches “Decomposer” – this album is genius, like previous Matches album’s the lyrics are brilliant and witty.