Some More Music-Related Things

[randbot]

HOLY CRAP, is the new TMBG kid's album (Here Come the 123s) ever good!! Even if you don't have kids, I recommend checking out their new video podcast for families. Hosted by knit-puppet versions of the Johns, this weekly vidcast features a song/video from their new CD, along with a song/video from one of their other kids albums. "Nonagon" and "813

Comments

[colleenky]

OK, you've piqued my curiosity. Why eMusic instead of, say, Rhapsody? Is it the independent vs. mainstream thing? The mp3 format? I would like to start downloading some music for my new Nano (thank you, Ian!), and I have no wish to become a slave to iTunes or be saddled with DRM. I have been listening to JoCo almost exclusively for the last year and a half, and I don't think thats healthy (great as he is). I'd like to get some JoCo-esque stuff like Fountains of Wayne, Flight of the Concords and Spiraling (a JoCo recommendation).

[colleenky]

Yes, I know I spelled Conchords wrong. Now corrected.

[randbot]

Well, for me it's a matter of music-owning versus music-renting. Rhapsody (and other services like it) essentially rent you the use of their entire music catalog for $13/mo. (or whatever). When you cancel the service, the music all goes away. This service is great if you want a ton of music and don't mind subscribing on a permanent basis

[colleenky]

I just peaked at Amazon's mp3 store. That looks like something I could get behind, even if it is part of the Amazon behemoth. eMusic might not be the best choice for my listening habits, but thanks for pointing it out and letting me know that it exists. :-)

[randbot]

I believe Ian already has some Fountains of Wayne, and I'm happy to recommend particular selections beyond that.

[popepat]

Heh.
I remember back when Fountains sent Dewdrops a demo CD. That was before they became ultra famous. As in... before they did the soundtrack to that faux-Beatles movie and got all "wanted" by the industry.