Now that we got the title of this article out of the way, I’m going to show you how I manage my huge library of music, where the sources range from hard to find, easy to forget, and challenging to define. I really enjoy iTunes because it handles my large database of music with grace… Continue reading Lasso your mp3’s id3 metadata; aka How to Harness the Power of Data to Roll Your Own iTunes Mixes (OCD Style)
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Ragtime: A Century Ahead
Ragtime and hot jazz is finally making a comeback. The 1910s-1930s has often been an ignored era for American music. Oldies radio skips right past the roaring period of flappers, prohibition, and the dust bowl era- instead playing an 80s song plays on the “good times” station. Recently, shows like Boardwalk Empire have started to… Continue reading Ragtime: A Century Ahead
Active Child in Female Form?
As we get further away from the 80s, we get more music that draws from it. And it’s usually hit or miss. So I will cut to the chase and let you know that Zola Jesus’ Sea Talk is quite the synthed ballad of pure retro-electro chamber pop. And why does Active Child get mentioned… Continue reading Active Child in Female Form?
Music Crush: Alex Winston
Lately we can’t get enough of Alex Winston. From her incredible Take Away Show to the many remixes of her catchy tunes, it seems like Alex is everywhere, and we like it. You can download the Star Slinger remix of Sister Wife here. Feel free to check out some of our favorite Alex Winston videos… Continue reading Music Crush: Alex Winston
Spotify is now American! Get it Free in the US.
After getting a passport to travel internationally into the states by the way of sizable financial backing, Spotify is going public for its hyped music services in the USA. As of the 2nd week of July, 2011, it requires an invitation, a good Klout score, or a purchase of the non-free accounts. Spotify seems quite… Continue reading Spotify is now American! Get it Free in the US.
Last.fm no longer Free for iPhones & Mobile devices
Curse the day when you must pay and subscribe for last.fm. You now have the unpriviledge to pay $3 a month for streaming, ad-free tunes. I think I am going to be streaming my own mp3s from my iPhone from now on, or resorting to Pandora if I want to hear fresh tunes, although I… Continue reading Last.fm no longer Free for iPhones & Mobile devices
Environmental Typography in Motion with Softlightes and Kris Moyes
This great stop-motion music video for the song “Heart Made of Sound” is a delightful pairing of music with the lyrics visually composing the music video visuals. It is a synchronized animation of type and other animated effects, like the drum-beat paper toss introduction. The music is charming. The singer has got a voice similar… Continue reading Environmental Typography in Motion with Softlightes and Kris Moyes
“All Day” mixed review of Girl Talk
The illegal music sampling of Gregg Gillis has continued. The new e-mix came out this month and I was able to throw my ears at it on its day of release despite the slammed computer servers. Girl Talk now has mirror downloads that should let anybody have a listen to his album-length of recomposed pop… Continue reading “All Day” mixed review of Girl Talk
Coincidental Rap: T-Pain Soundalikes Snatching People Up
“Obviously,” the infamous autotune digitally enhances the musical qualities of sound, and the Gregory Brothers invaded Youtube with it. Auto-tuning is most effective for transforming voices into electronic singers, but it could be used for anything, such as a national news segment of Antoine Dodson’s account of a rapist in Lincoln Park. The autotune effect… Continue reading Coincidental Rap: T-Pain Soundalikes Snatching People Up
Review of Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Arcade Fire’s 2010 album, The Suburbs, is a truly delightful piece of musical drama. It takes the band in a refreshing direction by leaving out the orchestration that was evident in Neon Bible. While Neon Bible had a power to it, the newest album steers in a more melancholic direction,… Continue reading Review of Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs”
Best Coast Free mp3 Download…and lolcatz!
Exclusive free download of “Boyfriend” by Best Coast. The album “Crazy for You” was released three days ago. Score: 4.5/5.0 Best Coast has been popping up on most cutting-edge music blogs. Why? Who knows… The song is good though. Not too good, just good. Download it and hear for yourself. Does it meet your standards?… Continue reading Best Coast Free mp3 Download…and lolcatz!
iTunes Tagging like Last.fm Multi-Genre
There has yet to be a satisfactory system or program that allows tagging multiple custom keywords for a music collection that works on a personal audio library. Besides documenting the available options, this is sort of a request to developers (especially on mac or multi-OS) who use digital music (and possibly iTunes). Let’s get open… Continue reading iTunes Tagging like Last.fm Multi-Genre