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Rhapsody Acquires Napster International PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 27 January 2012 13:29

 

Rhapsody has announced its European expansion through the acquisition of Napster International, the first music subscription service (flat rate) in Europe. Rhapsody will own and operate the service Napster in Germany and United Kingdom.

"The acquisition of Napster and its subscribers in the United Kingdom and Germany gives us an ideal entry to the European market," said Jon Irwin, CEO of Rhapsody. "Through the benefit of scale, the strength of our editorial program and strategic partnerships can be now Napster service to more consumers in a variety of platforms".

The news of the acquisition was very well received by the executives of the the music industry in Europe, who have been ardent supporters of Rhapsody and its business model.

"Rhapsody has played a key role in the definition of music services, which are essential for the future of the entire industry," said Rob Wells, CEO of global digital business of Universal Music Group. "I welcome the arrival of Rhapsody to Europe, where I hope to see its successful to attract subscribers of payment in United States they doubled".

Rhapsody maintains all Napster International employees and carry out its operations under the Napster brand in Germany and United Kingdom, where account wide recognition based on an independent study of brand awareness. Napster subscribers will migrate to the infrastructure of Rhapsody in March, time which will enjoy new features, including improved whilst maintaining the music libraries that have built a new web experience and speed and performance.

"We have always been committed, and will continue to remain so, offering fans the music of a more flexible and convenient way to consume and discovering music - anywhere and at all times wishing", said Thorsten Schliesche, responsible for Napster International general. "The acquisition is another important outstanding achievement." "The combination of Napster International subscribers with the broad base of Rhapsody in United States will serve to strengthen our position as the main music subscription service".

Napster subscribers will benefit immediately from various improvements in the product. In the coming months, consumers will see the improvements of the web clients and mobile applications, improved mainly in offline playback quality and with a greater capacity to manage playlists.

Rhapsody was the first music subscription service, launched in December 2001. Currently, it's the music service subscription premium of larger size in United States, with more than 1 million subscribers of payment and more than 14 million tracks in about 600 genera. The Rhapsody service is available in more than 70 electronic instruments of consumption, including all platforms for smart phones; more than the other services of its kind. Rhapsody subscribers enjoy also contained original Publisher since staff of music composers of prestige, including reviews, features, scheduled playback and more than 200 radio stations and radio playlists.
Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 13:30
 
Did the SOPA/PIPA Protest Prove to be a Success? PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 27 January 2012 10:11

If you were among one of the 162 million who tried to visit Wikipedia on Wednesday you would have seen a dark screen explaining their 24-hour blackout in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA).

The site has been restored since then, but a BBC report explains how Wikipedia still plans to actively protest these bills that promote federal censorship of the internet. Though we now understand internet access as a human right , bills like SOPA and PIPA could give federal government the power to limit what we can legally access on the internet.

People who visited Wikipedia during the 24-hour blackout were given a link to find and contact their local politicians regarding these bills. About 8 million people reportedly utilized these links to contact politicians. Google reports that they were able to bring more than 4.5 million signatures to a petition opposing the bills.

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg also threw himself into the debate on Wednesday urging users to, “Tell your congressmen you want them to be pro-internet. We can't let poorly thought out laws get in the way of the internet's development. Facebook opposes Sopa and Pipa, and we will continue to oppose any laws that will hurt the internet.”

Since yesterday’s protests many lawmakers have withdrawn their initial support of SOPA and PIPA. CNN reports about the bill’s co-sponsor Florida Sen. Marco Rubio statement to withdraw his support. Sen. Rubio took his Facebook to explain why his position changed, writing, “I have decided to withdraw my support for the Protect IP Act. Furthermore, I encourage Senator Reid to abandon his plan to rush the bill to the floor. Instead, we should take more time to address the concerns raised by all sides, and come up with new legislation that addresses Internet piracy while protecting free and open access to the Internet.”

What do you think of the recent protests of SOPA and PIPA?

Do you think Wikipedia made the right move by going black for 24 hours?
 
Aretha Franklin Ends Three-Week Engagement PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 04:03

Aretha Franklin has called off her engagement to William "Willie" Wickerson only three weeks after announcing their plans to wed. "Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly," Franklin told Us Weekly in a statement. "There will be no wedding at this time."

The Queen of Soul, 69, had previously announced elaborate plans to marry Wickerson in Miami Beach this summer, with a reception aboard a private yacht. "We will not comment on it any further because of the very personal and sensitive nature of it. We appreciate all of the many well wishes from friends," Franklin and Wickerson added in their statement.

 

Source: Rolling stone
 
Hard Rock Rising Global Battle of the Bands PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 06:39

 

You vote – They Rock! Hard Rock Rising gives fans the power to decide who performs at Hard Rock Cafes worldwide as the battle of the bands gears up for the local, live music phase of the competition. More than 12,000 bands have entered the Hard Rock Rising competition for the chance of a lifetime, to be on the bill with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and additional headlining performers at Hard Rock Calling 2012 in London.

The Rise of a Local Legend

Beginning on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Hard Rock Rising allows fans to choose the live performance lineup for local events at Hard Rock Cafes around the world. Fans can vote by downloading free tracks from bands of their choice at their local Hard Rock's city-specific, Facebook page.

After fans choose their favorites, participating Hard Rock Cafe locations around the world will host a series of live competitions featuring the local bands who received top votes. Bands will then be judged live by a panel of local industry experts and participating bands' representatives, with one winner being selected from each location. For full rules and a list of participating locations visit www.hardrock.com.

Rising to the Occasion – the Road to Hard Rock's Main Stage

Local winners will then compete against 86 bands from across the world, via an international fan voting round on Hard Rock Facebook pages. Finally a panel of celebrity judges and music industry professionals will select the top three winners.

The first place winner will be flown to London for the ultimate rock star treatment, including a spot on the bill at Hard Rock Calling 2012. Second and third prize winners will receive $5,000 and $2,500, respectively, in ReverbNation PROMOTE IT credits, a revolutionary tool that creates targeted, highly effective Facebook advertising campaigns for musicians and venues promoting songs, Facebook pages and concerts.

Greetings From Hyde Park – Hard Rock Calling 2012

Hard Rock Calling, an iconic festival now in its seventh consecutive year, has established itself as one of the UK's premier outdoor music events. The 2012 festival will take place from Friday, July, 13 to Sunday, July 15 in London's Hyde Park. Headliners for the festival will include Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, who will take the Main Stage for their second Hard Rock Calling performance. Hard Rock Calling 2012's performers will join a long line of rock 'n' roll greats who have previously taken the stage at this iconic festival including: Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, The Who, Pearl Jam, Peter Gabriel, The Killers, The Police, Rod Stewart and Bon Jovi. Hard Rock Calling, produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage, renowned bands, on-site Hard Rock Cafe, as well as a variety of additional attractions. For further information on the 2012 artist lineup and ticket details, visit www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.

Visit www.hardrock.com for details on event dates and times, and head to a Hard Rock Cafe location in your city to watch your favorite local bands battle for the opportunity of a lifetime!
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 06:39
 
Postal Service to issue Miles Davis stamp PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:52

More than 20 years after his death, jazz legend Miles Davis is being honored by the U.S. Postal Service with his very own stamp.

This year, the "Kind of Blue" trumpeter will be immortalized in a collection of musically-themed stamps that will also honor the singer Edith Piaf, according to The Telegraph. They will be released in partnership with the French postal service, La Poste.

Miles Davis"This is a fitting honor," said Lee Barham, chairman of the steering committee for the Miles Davis Jazz Celebration. "Before Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, there was Miles Davis."

Davis, one of the most innovative figures in bebop and jazz fusion, died in 1991 at age 65. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.

Source: RollingStone.com
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:53
 
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