FREE Sub Pop Sampler
Snag this free album from Sub Pop on Amazon, featuring artists like Wolf Parade, Beach House, and The Album Leaf. null Digital Bang: The 2010 Sub Pop Sampler
wax&wires tv – Episode 006: iTunes LP Review
Sticking with the new shorter format, I give a quick rundown of what iTunes LP brings to the table, what works and what doesn’t. Can it resurrect album sales in a digital market?
Thom Yorke To Release Surprise New Album
Following in the footsteps of his main act, Radiohead front man Thom Yorke is rumored to be releasing a few new tracks under the radar.
wax&wires tv – Episode 005: Music is more than songs
What are you doing to bring an experience along with your songs? Apple Cocktail, Muse’s new album, and more!
The Album Is Dead, Long Live the App
There has been no shortage of news with regards to the future of the album here. How can artists sell more than just singles now that our culture seems to be so quick to acquire and discard whatever music is “hot right now?” Perhaps the answer is in the App Store.
Coldplay Free Live Album Out Now
Earlier today, the free download of Coldplay’s new live album, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, was made available – click here to download your free copy from Coldplay.com now.
Free Coldplay Live Album
Following up on their promise a few months back, Coldplay has now made it official that they will be giving away a live album to all of their concert goers through the rest of their stops this year.
PAPER ROUTE Delivers Absence On April 28th
4/28 UPDATE: Absence is available for download here. Here’s some details regarding Paper Route’s tour. I would highly recommend you check them out if they’re anywhere near you. I’ve had the new album on rotation for a little while now, and am still not sick of it. All the textures are perfect, the melodies and [...]
Amy Winehouse’s New Album Rejected
After 3 months writing in the Caribbean, Amy Winehouse’s label has asked her to return to the recording studio to put out an album with a sound that’s… well… not reggae.
Wax Pick: U2 – No Line On The Horizon
Just finished watching these guys on the Late Show, a little band you might have heard of… and a little media blitz you’ve definitely heard of.
Free Coldplay Album To Concert Goers?
According to The Sun, Chris Martin is hoping to give away live recordings of this year’s Viva La Vida tour to anybody who buys a concert ticket. He vaguely mentions the purpose having something to do with a sagging economy and wanting to take care of the fans. The only real way I see it [...]
FREE EXCLUSIVE SIGUR RÓS CD
Sigur Rós album ‘We Play Endlessly’ will be given away free with The Independent on Saturday on 31 January. Offered in association with Q magazine, ‘We Play Endlessly’ features nine tracks taken from three of their critically acclaimed albums, including the hugely popular Hoppípolla and Sæglópur.
Exclusive First Listen: Bruce Springsteen
image: Danny ClinchBruce Springsteen’s return to pop production (and the E Street Band) on his 2007 album Magic left him wanting more. Although he hadn’t pushed himself to complete back-to-back albums in more than 30 years, The legendary singer’s longtime producer, Brendan O’Brien, urged Springsteen to keep recording. “I thought, ‘No, I haven’t done that [...]
Details On U2′s New Album Release
U2 has released the track listing and formats for their new album, No Line On The Horizon, coming March 2nd. They’ve decided to release a variety of formats for the album to still satisfy the superfan, but simultaneously have a lower priced option for the casual listener. Hopefully, this will help U2 introduce themselves to [...]
U2 Releases First Single From “No Line On The Horizon”
U2 released “Get On Your Boots” today, the first single form their upcoming release, No Line On The Horizon. The song was only released to radio and iTunes today, and it’s a definite upbeat rocker. The harmonies are thick and brooding. Edge’s guitar, while simple, cuts with a lot of growl. Adam’s bass line is [...]
NIN’s Free Album Becomes Best Selling of 2008
Nine Inch Nails licensed Ghosts I-IV under Creative Commons, and released it as a free download from their site in 2008. When it was released, I went directly to the NIN site to download it. It took a while due to bandwidth restrictions on their end, and the sheer number of people flocking to their [...]
