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While RTP traditionally focuses on the latest and greatest sounds that have already made their way through the US, every once in a great while we’re able to preview a band that will hopefully be making their way through our parts sooner rather than later, and deservedly so.
This past Sunday night I was able to […]

I knew the new, all-DRM-free Amazon MP3 store would influence me directly at some point. Apple has decided to lower the price of its DRM-free tracks, which up until now cost $1.29, to match their price of their protected tracks at $0.99.
No official word on the reason for the price drop, but one can only […]

If to wake with a start means to rise and shine alert, aware and prepared, as if your morning had already started without you, then today I woke with a finish. The combination of allergies and Chicago’s first truly autumnal weather got the best of me this morning. I must have hit the snooze button […]

George Harrison was the final Beatle to have his solo work added to iTunes, which happened today. Still waiting on actual Beatles music…

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Because iTunes won’t allow Radiohead to sell their new record as a full album only (as opposed to being able to buy one song at a time), the band will not offer it up via iTunes at all.
Radiohead is one of the few remaining bands that still has the power to send me to the […]

Not a musically-inclined post, but it is inspired by the long-recognized tech world rock star Guy Kawasaki.
Guy’s blog post about how to not hire via Craigslist is classic.

There was a ton of Apple-related excitement today, but I think I need more time to digest the $200 iPhone price cut before I can make an unbiased post about it here.
I am super happy to point out, however, that RTP darling Feist is featured in Apple’s new commercial for the redesigned iPod nano. Check […]

First Paul, then John…now Ringo Starr’s solo wares are available for purchase from the iTunes Store.
Is George the last piece of the puzzle that needs to fall in place before the entire Beatles catalog makes its way to an iTunes Store near you? I hope so, but if it does I’m pretty sure it’s […]

Sixteen of John Lennon’s solo albums are now available for purchase from the iTunes Store, and they even come in the DRM-free variety. Not sure about you guys, but I might just make my first music purchase from iTunes in several years tonight…

I’m kind of an Apple nerd. Okay, I’m a total Apple nerd. I like to think I’m pretty cool otherwise (I drink whiskey, write for a rock blog and have a beard), but there’s just something about Apple that brings out the best in my inner dorkasaurus rex (much more fierce than the traditional dork […]