I feel like I'm still in the dark ages because this blog doesn't have little links at the bottom of each post that allow you to add the page to del.icio.us and/or Digg.

Do you:
a) agree I should implement that ASAP.
b) have no interest in it.
c) have no idea what I'm talking about.
or
d) What does this have to do with the Arctic Monkeys?

Steve Jobs for President (VIA)

"Steve Jobs is calling on the music labels to drop DRM copyright controls and sell unprotected music online." [WIRED]

He posted a letter on Apple's website. Here's a little piece:

The rub comes from the music Apple sells on its online iTunes Store. Since Apple does not own or control any music itself, it must license the rights to distribute music from others, primarily the “big four” music companies: Universal, Sony BMG, Warner and EMI. These four companies control the distribution of over 70% of the world’s music. When Apple approached these companies to license their music to distribute legally over the Internet, they were extremely cautious and required Apple to protect their music from being illegally copied. The solution was to create a DRM system, which envelopes each song purchased from the iTunes store in special and secret software so that it cannot be played on unauthorized devices.

Continue reading ""Thoughts on Music" - A Letter from Steve Jobs"

J just sent me this unfortunate Craigslist ad:

Date: 2007-02-02, 11:48AM EST
Contract Writing Position for Blogging Campaign

We are an advertising agency that is looking for somebody to work from 2/14 - 2/26 as part of a viral marketing campaign. The job will essentially consist of contributing to a variety of blogs and message boards. Candidates should write well and have the ability to think creatively on their feet. An interest in music and technology is a big plus.

Though this should be a fun job, it is important that the candidate understand the objectives of the campaign, work hard, and go about blogging in a very efficient and organized manner. Tracking when and where comments have been posted is just as important as the comments themselves. It is a full-time position, $10/hour for the tenure of the contract. You will be working at our midtown office location.

Please send a resume as well as writing samples that illustrate creativity.

The ideal candidate would have experience with:
-Blogging -Viral marketing -Web marketing -Excel

Those that are successful in this role will have contract opportunities in the future. We are looking to start interviewing next week.

RELATED: Warner's Tryst With Bloggers Hits Sour Note

Ted Leo @ Northsix, Brooklyn | Jan 28, 2007 (CRED)

"On Tuesday, Yahoo said in a Flickr blog that it will discontinue the e-mail-based Flickr sign in system, requiring everyone to have a Yahoo ID to sign in on March 15.................A San Francisco photographer who blogs under the name "Thomas Hawk" complained that he has four Flickr accounts and the change will mean he will have to create four different Yahoo accounts.....He also criticizes Yahoo's limiting of the number of contacts a Flickr member can have and the number of tags users can use." [Cnet]

The above photo of Ted Leo was taken at Northsix in Brooklyn on January 28, 2007 by Wolinetz who in turn posted it on Flickr.

The last show ever at Northsix happens tonight. Tickets are still on sale. Northsix reopens remodeled in a few months as the Music Hall of Williamsburg.

The Ted Leo show was a benefit for Callum Robbins. The next benefit show for Callum will feature Shellac and take place in Chicago. Ted Leo is also touring.

DOWNLOAD: Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow (Van She remix) (MP3)

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"But what’s really stunning is how hostile *ordinary* people are to each other online these days." [David Pogue]

"Music has never been that important to me" [MEL KARMAZIN, CEO, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC]

"My own taste is I still listen to CDs" [DOUG MORRIS, CEO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP]

"I like music. I have iPods everywhere." [RICHARD PARSONS, CEO AND CHAIRMAN, TIME WARNER INC.]

more: "Media Leaders: We’re iPod Crazy Too" (via)

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