Independents day today

Friday, July 4th, 2008

I’m certainly not alone in understanding that independent music of all stripes and shades is a huge part of the overall music business economy. One of the biggest reasons this blog exists is because of my passion for independent music. I may occasionally get cranky about this particular chunk of the long tail [see Coldplay [...]

More Free MP3s from the Promo Pile in June

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

No it doesn’t…
June has almost gone and I haven’t had time to get through all the promo MP3s in the in box yet. The incoming music plugs have remained constant and mostly the quality is very high. Although I have mentioned this many times, I’d like to reiterate - I prefer electronic submissions. I have [...]

A2IM Announces Final Independents Day Digital Album Lineup, Additional Auction Items

Monday, June 16th, 2008

A typical Portland scene
I’m certainly not alone in understanding that independent music of all stripes and shades is a huge part of the overall music business economy. One of the biggest reasons this blog exists is because of my passion for independent music. I may occasionally get cranky about this particular chunk of the long [...]

coldplay, viva la vida - this is not rock

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Ryan Dombal in a review over at Pitchfork gives the hollow and twee Coldplay a 6.5 out of 10 on those now famous P4rk rankings for the band’s new album, ‘Viva La Vida.’ He also has the balls to call them a rock band [his italics]. If Coldplay can seriously be called a rock band [...]

coldplay, violet hill mp3 from Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Coldplay return with their Brian Eno-produced album Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Make up your minds.
Coldplay - Violet Hill