January 2009
35 posts
WatchThe energy in this video is crazy: Mindless Self Indulgence - Mark David Chapman
Feist on Virb →
This is what I mean.
muxtape.com →
Much to say and think about here, though I do recall Virb.com which started with a nearly-identical mission. Still up, running and well-designed, but MySpace ate their lunch.
I assume Justin and Luke are upto much more though, wouldn’t do it otherwise.
“holy shit, the first time i used that, i felt like i’d just had revelatory...”
– Zoya approves of an upcoming feature
“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words...”
– Swami Vivekananda, one of the first hindu messengers to the west.
Read the whole thing here. (via the excellent Jordan Bower)
“We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really...”
– Steve Jobs (via jonathan-deamer)
When I see people make Hype Machine clones, this is exactly what I wonder about. Life is short, why not make something original and awesome?
Yay for Amie Street!
Just teamed up with them to get all Hype Machine users 50% off on the top 3 records out today by A.C. Newman: http://bit.ly/3xeftB, Animal Collective: http://bit.ly/qwxA & Andrew Bird: http://bit.ly/4uPXzb
The Echo Nest PromoBot →
I love the Echonest team so this leaves me conflicted.
This product is at once the worst (potentially takes out that certain magic out of music blogs, systematizing and making them available for easy harnessing by some of the most voracious internet marketers out there) and the best thing that can happen to music blogs (validates the passionate sharing of taste as that with significant impact,...
Flashlight Worthy Books →
While we are on the topic of filters, Flashlight Worthy Books is a cool, passionate book listing site delivering just that, for books. Don’t know about the “big money” part though (ref prev. quote).
“The person who is going to make all of the money in the future is the person who...”
– Bob Lefsetz on music blogs promoting music. Full interview here. (via Zoya & Taylor)
Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music →
Very unique presentation and a request by Ishkur: “…make sure your head is completely pulled out of your ass before proceeding.” (via Paul Lamere)
“this series is a publishing masterpiece, part authorial intent, part...”
– John Battelle on Music Blog Zeitgeist (via gtmcknight)
WatchSebastien Tellier gives sex advice. This is very special.
The Rolling Stone Of Our Time →
Fred Wilson writes about the Hype Machine, the Rolling Stone & our the 2008 Zeigeist.
Music Ally: 200 digital music startups from 2008 →
This is a well-done list.
The Hype Machine: Music Blog Zeitgeist 2008 →
gtmcknight:
Listen to the top 50 Albums, Artists and Songs including a daily radio show produced by the awesome Blog Fresh Radio.
YAY!
