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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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:
Pos.
Company
City
84
Connexion Technologies
Cary
116
Rockett Interactive
Cary
162
TowerCo
Cary
189
iContact
Durham
250
USfalcon
Morrisville
261
Media Two Interactive
Clayton
305
Power Home Technologies
Raleigh
424
Oak Grove Technologies
Raleigh
426
Bulk TV & [...]
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