By chris on January 31, 2010
Well, it appears that my blog has digressed into an announcement engine for Urban Outfitters compilations. So, in that spirit, here’s the heads up that they have released LSTN #8 which features tracks from indie acts including some of my favorites such as Yeasayer, Beach House, Owen Pallett, and Fanfarlo. As always, the compilation is completely free. Head to this link to check it out. Enjoy!
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By chris on October 16, 2009
Sometime recently, Urban Outfitters released the 7th in its series of free compilations featuring up and coming indie acts. This one has some of my recent faves: Girls, The xx, A Place to Bury Strangers, The Dodos, and Islands. They’re releasing these things just about as fast as I can keep up!
Enjoy!
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By chris on September 28, 2009
Engadget is reporting that AT&T has brought it’s new Microcell service and device to the Triangle area. Basically, it is a small device that connects to your home broadband connection. Then, your AT&T cell phone can connect to it to place calls using your cell phone plan. For an additional $20 a month, you get unlimited calls through the Microcell rather than using your minutes. The device itself is $150 to purchase, but the Engadget article outlines the several ways rebates can be earned.
For those of us who get terrible AT&T reception at home, this might be a godsend.
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By chris on September 18, 2009
Pics from Raleigh’s Sparkcon 2009
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By chris on September 17, 2009
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By chris on September 17, 2009
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By chris on September 10, 2009
Very excited to announce that the debut album from Works Progress Administration is now available for purchase/download at their Bandcamp site. You can also stream it in its entirety on that site or even via the widget here to the left. The CD version (if that’s your thing) will hit stores on Tuesday, the 15th.
Some of you may remember that I recently wrote about WPA and my interest in them. Basically, they are led by Glen Phillips, former lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket, who is one of my favorite singer/songwriters. One week from today (i.e. the 17th), they will be playing Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh which is exciting. Read that previous post for more information about the show.
I’ll see you there!
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By chris on August 21, 2009
Over the past week, Pitchfork.com has been counting down the top 500 songs of the 2000s. Their list is an interesting mix of indie and mainstream offerings with a real focus on the individual track rather than the album of which it is a part. Upon logging into Lala.com today, I was happy to see that they have assembled playlists, 50 tracks each, which cover the entire top 500. As always on Lala, you can listen to each track once for free. They are also running a $0.50 MP3 special on many of the tracks if you’d like to buy any of them to listen more than once.
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By chris on August 17, 2009
Recently I mentioned Imogen Heap’s forthcoming new album, Eclipse, which is still a week away from availability. Well, Imogen herself just announced in a tweet that the entire album is available for listening via streaming. I’ve embedded the player below but you can also listen here. Enjoy!
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By chris on August 12, 2009
Inc. Magazine just released the 2009 Inc. 500 List which ranks private U.S. companies according to their growth rate from the years 2005 to 2008. I am happy to report that there are 10 area companies on the list this year:
A special congrats goes out to The Select Group who recruited me for my current job (which I am really enjoying). I can attest that they are working hard to achieve those growth numbers and it’s great to see them get some recognition for their efforts! Congrats, you guys and to all who made the list!
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