2007

netBloc Volume 6 is just around the corner

This is just a quick update to let everyone know that I'm in the process of completing netBloc Volume 6. This time around I had a bit more difficulty achieving communication with three of the artists and/or netlabels. I needed to replace a couple of the tracks in the original… Read more

An infrastructure for take-over

UPDATED 5/30/2007 In the world of net audio, much is going on. New netlabels pop up every day. ccMixter's contests draw more and more remixers into their fray. Jamendo continually boasts new CC'd albums. New netlabels/releases are are frequently being added to Internet Archive. I think that it's safe to… Read more

Introducing netBloc Volume 5 (The threat at Goliath's feet...)

Welcome back everyone...and thanks for checking back for Volume 5! Well, after a bit of a delay it's finally been released. A couple days late, but it's definitely worth the wait. This finely crafted collection features acts from all over the world — Sweden, Germany, Spain, Columbia, Belgium and the… Read more

Welcome to the new blocSonic!

After a couple months of development, this new version of blocSonic is ready to be poked and prodded. IE users, may/may not experience issues with the layout, not much testing has been done. IE testing will occur this week and if any issues exist, they should be rectified shortly. The… Read more

It's coming...

Hi everyone, I just want to give you a quick blocSonic update. A major update is imminent. I've had much on my plate these past few weeks and that has included a major visual overhaul of blocSonic. This overhaul includes functional changes as well. I'm not divulging any details, but… Read more

Introducing the blocSonic xtra series

Hello everyone, let me introduce to you the blocSonic xtra series. These special collections feature CC licensed tracks that for one reason or another I couldn't acquire official permission to use but I find worthy of attention as they are some of the best net audio available. Since no formal… Read more

Presenting netBloc Volume 4: Soundtrack for the Coming Revolution

Once again, we've got a terrific collection of 10 tracks culled from the wide world of net audio. In this one we feature one from ccMixter, a couple from Jamendo and others from various netlabels. Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, Unplugged Electronica, Post-Rock, Indie Rock, Drum & Bass are all represented. So download… Read more

EMI's latest scam

So, EMI just announced that they would allow Apple to sell their music without DRM. 'Wow' everyone's saying. I say it's just another scam that's being tested by the mainstream music-product machine. It's been at least a year since I first heard rumblings of the majors wanting to up the… Read more

A quick hello

Hi everyone... I'm just writing a little something to let you all know what's currently going on behind the scenes. I'm hard at work developing a useful utility that'll make a terrific addition to blocSonic for those of you who would like to further explore net audio. It should be… Read more

Does internet radio need saving?

Recently there's has been a lot being said regarding the RIAA's latest attempt to squeeze more money out of internet radio. This latest attack just highlights the need for people to give these greedy, power-hungry individuals a big F you. The point is missed by many commentators in the blogosphere… Read more