Tag Archives: music

Last.fm + iPod = Profit?

Posted on May 14, 2008 by kfarr

Last.fm is a top-rate music streaming service that suggests music based on your previous last.fm plays, songs you play in iTunes (“scrobbling”), and songs your friends like. But, it’s frustratingly tied to your computer. You have to listen to via … Continue reading →

Posted in internets, media, tech | Tagged app, apple, applet, based, browser, cast, classic, download, feed, flash, ipod, itunes, last.fm, mac, mp3, music, online, pc, pod, podcast, rss, scrobble, scrobbler, scrobbling, stream, streaming, tied | 2 Comments

Radiolab: another great radio show

Posted on April 24, 2008 by kfarr

I recently stumbled upon another great radio show: Radiolab. Radiolab tries to explain things. Big things. Philosophy and science things. Radiolab features a simple theme for each episode such as Love, Pop Music, or Deception. My initial frustration while listening … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, media | Tagged american, apm, audio, crazy, creative, design, explanation, feed, free, lab, law, love, media, mp3, music, national, npr, philosophy, podcast, pop, program, programme, public, radio, radiolab, research, rss, science, smart, talk, themed, themes, thought, thoughtful, unique | 1 Comment

New music Monday — on a Friday

Posted on February 8, 2008 by kfarr

I like Steve. I like music. I like Nintendo. But, in my wildest dreams I never imagined the combination of all three. Now my non-existent wildest dreams have come true! Steve posted his first musical creation last week. It may … Continue reading →

Posted in media | Tagged 8-bit, album, apple, arcade, art, band, bit, cochrane, digital, ending, garage, happy, indie, indy, label, mac, mix, mp3, music, nintendo, record, song, songs, sounds, steve | 1 Comment

Media roundup: tripped out childhood memories and some good music

Posted on January 17, 2008 by kfarr

And now, some media worthy of your attention. Video Take some happy childhood memories, then trip out. This is what you get. First, Garfield. “Lasagna Cat” does live animation renditions of Jim Davis’ classic strips and then does a remix … Continue reading →

Posted in media | Tagged cat, clips, garfield, hype, hype machine, indie, machine, media, movie, mp3, music, new, old, songs, video | 2 Comments

Antitrust idiocy rises again — now it’s Apple’s turn!

Posted on November 7, 2007 by kfarr

Engadget reports that a class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple claiming that its iPods are illegally tied to its iTunes software. In essence, the plaintiff claims the Apple iPod/iTunes ‘ecosystem’ locks out competitors. Non-Apple music players cannot play music … Continue reading →

Posted in econ, internets, tech | Tagged antitrust, apple, browser wars, econ, economics, ecosystem, european antitrust, ipod, itunes, microsoft, music | 9 Comments