EMI announced some weeks ago that they will be making their music available online without DRM. I’d really like to support that initiative by buying their music. But as far as I can tell, the DRM-free music is only available through the iTunes Music Store. And the iTunes Music Store only works on Windows and… Continue reading Buying EMI Music
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Out of Space
I have finally managed to fill my 40GB iRiver. I got an “out of disk space” error when copying over some music this morning. They estimated that it would store 10,000 songs but I only got to 9638. That’s probably got something to do with the number of 20 minute long Yes epics on there… Continue reading Out of Space
When is an MP3 not an MP3?
The BBC has a story about Digital Music Downloading. This is a forthcoming service where if you like a song you hear on digital radio, you’ll be able to buy it immediately. The BBC says this: The service, called Digital Music Downloading, allows listeners to buy any song they hear, with MP3 copies being sent… Continue reading When is an MP3 not an MP3?
Cooking Vinyl Compilations
Probably only of interest to me, but I’ve put together a page which lists all of the Cooking Vinyl compilation albums. As I’ve written before, Cooking Vinyl were the label who really introduced me to world music, and their compilation albums are a great overview of their catalogue. If you’ve got any information to add,… Continue reading Cooking Vinyl Compilations
QotD: Strike Up The Band
Do you play any musical instruments? I play guitar better than most people. A ludicrous claim that I justify by pointing out that most people don’t play the guitar at all.
Guilty Musical Pleasures
The BBC reports on Q Magazine’s list of “guilty pleasures” – those songs that you secretly love but would never admit to owning. So, go on, admit it. Which of their top ten is on your MP3 player? ELO – Livin’ Thing Boston – More Than A Feeling S Club 7 – Don’t Stop Movin’… Continue reading Guilty Musical Pleasures
Top Of The Pops
Top of the Pops So Top of the Pops finally finished on Sunday. It’ll be sadly missed. Though, of course, like everyone else I’ve discussed it with, I haven’t watched it for about twenty years. BBC Two celebrated on Sunday night with an evening of programmes (well, ok, two or three programmes) about the show.… Continue reading Top Of The Pops
QotD: Summer Music
What’s the one CD that will totally remind you of the Summer of 2006? Alright Still I’ve only just got hold of this album and I can already tell that it’s going to be on heavy rotation on the iRiver for the next few weeks. It’s gorgeous.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Syd Barrett has died. (I bet I’m not the only person to use that title for this story)
UK Music Fans Can Copy Own Tracks
Whilst I’m on a digital music roll, it’s worth also mentioning that the BPI chairman, Peter Jamieson, has said that the BPI won’t press for prosecution of users who make digital copies for use on portable players of music that they own. The BBC report is here and the BPI’s version is here. Jamieson was… Continue reading UK Music Fans Can Copy Own Tracks