Netlabels News
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 first thing y…… Read “Welcome to the new blocSonic!”
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 the site re-laun…… Read “It's coming...”
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. S…… Read “Presenting netBloc Volume 4: Soundtrack for the Coming Revolution”
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 t…… Read “Does internet radio need saving?”
What's the blocSonic process for finding netlabel gems?
Yesterday Martin at DRM Alternatives asked a few good questions regarding blocSonic. A couple of them were answered in a comment, the remaining one I'd like to expound on today. First, I'd like to clarify what I mean when I describe the included compilation tracks as the 'best'. Of course this is p…… Read “What's the blocSonic process for finding netlabel gems?”
DRM & Digital Music Pricing (Upgrade 'The White Album'... AGAIN!)
The manipulators of the major music industry are masters of manipulation. They've had 100 years to perfect it to a science. Though, like anything else... even masters of any domain can slip up occasionally. Their blunder was going digital in the first place. Of course, the industry's short-sighted m…… Read “DRM & Digital Music Pricing (Upgrade 'The White Album'... AGAIN!)”