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New single from Lumsk

Here’s a video for the first single from the new album by Norwegian folk rock band Lumsk. The song is Om Hundrede Aar Er Alting Glemt and the album Det Vilde Kor.

The lyrics are from something written by Norwegian author Knut Hamsun. They roughly translate:
I drift in the evening, thinking and struggling,
I am [...]

Pipe Dream


iTunes DRM = C.R.A.P.

David Berlind at ZDnet write about the iPod Hi-Fi (Apple’s proposed replacement for the stereo) and iTunes. According to him, it’s all C.R.A.P. As you can see in my previous entry (iTunes iSbogus) on the subject, I have to agree.
Jobs iPod Hi-Fi: Home stereo reinvented? Or load of HorseCRAP?
Don’t be evil, Steve.
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iTune iSbogus

There has been much hype about iTune’s Billionth download, and many flames regarding Thomas Hawk’s blog entry on the topic, iTunes, One Billion Suckers Served. Kudos to Thomas for writing a brave, if misguided rant. In general I agree with him, but the real culprit here is DRM, not Apple. Check out [...]

The Gathering U.S. tour dates

16/03/2006 SXSW festival / The End Records showcase, Austin, TX
17/03/2006 The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
19/03/2006 Jaxx, Springfield, VA
20/03/2006 The Middle East, Boston, MA
21/03/2006 The Knitting Factory, New York, NY
22/03/2006 t.b.a, to be announced [U.S.A./Canada dates]
I will probably be going to the show on the 19th at Jaxx. Also playing with The Gathering will be Todesbonden, [...]

Home

The Gathering have finished recording their ninth album titled “Home” and it should be released in the spring.

Maria Taylor tour

Maria Taylor, known for her work with Azure Ray is touring in support of her recent solo album 11:11. Check out the website for a couple free downloads.
03.23.06 Middle East, Cambridge, MA
03.24.06 First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia, PA
03.25.06 State Theatre, Falls Church, VA
03.26.06 Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC
03.27.06 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA
03.28.06 Club [...]

Blackfield back in the studio

Blackfield is heading back to the studio this spring to record a second album.

Spock’s Beard 2006 Tour

Spock’s Beard has posted some concerts dates. May 6 at Jaxx is the Saturday after finals for me… what a great way to celebrate…
May 5 (Fri) - New York, NY - BB King Blues Club & Grill
May 6 (Sat) - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
May 12 (Fri) - W. Hollywood, CA - The Key Club
May [...]


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