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Coldplay Snubs Spotify

Coldplay Snubs Spotify

Coldplay’s short-sighted money grab could mean pain for the music industry at large.


My Favorite Records of 2010

My Favorite Records of 2010

Not “the best” records, or “the most important” records of 2010, just my 10 favorite albums of the year.


Zac Farro Quits Paramore To Make Music

Zac Farro Quits Paramore To Make Music

Listen to Zac Farro’s new band, Tunnel, here.


Free Beach House – I Do Not Care For The Winter Sun

Free Beach House - I Do Not Care For The Winter Sun

Here’s a free song from one of 2010′s break-out bands, and one of my personal favorites, Beach House.


2010 Grammy Awards – You Decide

2010 Grammy Awards - You Decide

Who would you vote for in this year’s Grammys? Who got snubbed? Leave your thoughts in the comments!


The Grammy Noms Are Out

The Grammy Noms Are Out

The 2010 Grammy Nominees are out. What do you love/hate about the list?


Coldplay – Christmas Lights Video

Coldplay - Christmas Lights Video

Coldplay’s new video, “Christmas Lights” reminds me of something…


New Jonsi Song – FREE Download

New Jonsi Song - FREE Download

A new song from Iceland’s finest, recorded live and available for free. Plus, a sweet timelapse video of the whole Jonsi show.


Amazon MP3 – $3 Free

Amazon MP3 - $3 Free

Click here to grab a free 3 bucks to use for a download of your choice at the Amazon MP3 store.


VIDEO: Sufjan Stevens is “Too Much”

VIDEO: Sufjan Stevens is "Too Much"

Check out Sufjan’s latest video, “Too Much,” and grab a FREE DOWNLOAD of the song while you’re at it.


New Beach House Track – White Moon

New Beach House Track - White Moon

Beach House released a new live session on iTunes today, very delicious. It features a new track, White Moon, which you can hear below; as well as live versions of songs from both Teen Dream and Devotion.


Ray LaMontagne – Stream The Upcoming Album FREE

Ray LaMontagne - Stream The Upcoming Album FREE

For a very limited time, you can stream the new album, Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs – God Willin’ and The Creek Don’t Rise for free.


SubPop Finally Realizes What Music is Worth: Nothing

SubPop Finally Realizes What Music is Worth: Nothing

Instead of buying our music, purchase this sweet beer cozy and we’ll GIVE you the album!


Bonnaroo Free Webcast

Bonnaroo Free Webcast

All the music and none of the mud makes this the best way to experience Bonnaroo.


How To Destroy Angels – The Space in Between

How To Destroy Angels - The Space in Between

Here’s the latest from Trent Reznor’s new group, How To Destroy Angels. Dig the song, and the cinematography, the video kind of gives me the creeps though…


RIAA Victory Over LimeWire – The Implications

RIAA Victory Over LimeWire - The Implications

The largest remaining P2P file sharing service goes down against the RIAA.


VIDEO: Nashville Flood Damage At Musicians Hall Of Fame

VIDEO: Nashville Flood Damage At Musicians Hall Of Fame

Saddening photos and video featuring damage to some relics of music history.


The Music Video Re-Revolution

The Music Video Re-Revolution

A new generation of directors is resurrecting and redefining the music video.


Free Music From Merge Records!

Free Music From Merge Records!

Pick up a free digital sampler from Merge records! Tracks from Spoon, She & Him, Superchunk and more!


How To Destroy Angels

How To Destroy Angels

Check out Trent Reznor’s first project since NIN; a chilled out track with wife, Mariqueen Maandig.


VIDEO: Jónsi – Go Do

VIDEO: Jónsi - Go Do

You loved Sigur Rós and Riceboy Sleeps; you’re sure to enjoy Jónsi’s new solo project.


Copyright Criminals: This is a Sampling Sport

Copyright Criminals: This is a Sampling Sport

This indie doc poses the question to artists on all sides of the copyright debate: can you own a sound?


Is Streaming Music Our Shambhala?

Is Streaming Music Our Shambhala?

Found an article by Eliot Van Buskirk over at Wired that basically gives an update on the state of streaming music services, and whether or not they’ll fly in the US.


The Ting Tings Collaborate With Jay-Z

The Ting Tings Collaborate With Jay-Z

“They call me Hova, that’s not my name!”