When a product delivers what it promises, and exceeds your expectations, why on earth would you consider replacing it?
As a long-time Rhapsody subscriber, that’s exactly what I find myself asking as I read about the launch of MOG, a pay online music service that touts itself as being better than iTunes, Pandora and the aforementioned [...]

For years I have been a Rhapsody subscriber. The streaming music service is well worth every penny, as I relish the fact that I can play just about any song at any time. But I can understand young music lovers who do not wish to pay to hear the tunes they seek. [...]

I’ve always found that the best way to find the best things this world has to offer as far as arts and entertainment is by word of mouth.
When someone truly know who you are, they better understand the things you will enjoy – way better than a ‘reviewer’ ever could.
When it comes to music and [...]

Tastemaker, now that’s a job! Imagine if you were paid for figuring out the next big thing?
While I have no clue what’s next in fashion (the return of baggy, pleated pants?) and no idea what popular culture will embrace next (could a Bachelorette reject be president?), I do have a pretty good [...]

And the list for online work continues! MinimumNoise.com allows individuals that sing, play instruments, or even just have audio production skills to find freelance work. This website hooks you up to people who need your skills. Or vice versa, if you need to add drums to your music, it allows you to post a request [...]

Signalpatterns.com tries to blend personality tests to social networking. You first take a test with a series of questions and rated answers, get your personality type and what that means to you, and then you can link your profiles to meet “like-minded” people. The other function that is offers is to find out your music [...]

For those of you familiar with Pandora.com, this Web site is a similar concept but with more control over the songs. Streamdrag is powered by YouTube and allows you to search for your favorite songs and best of all, listen for free.

For the most part, Podsafe music, simply put, is not very good. However, rather than run the risk of nasty legal proceedings, it’s really the only alternative average Joe podcasters have.  As a podcast producer myself, I know how time consuming it can be to track down some decent tunes.
Photo royalty Website iStockphoto, which last [...]

Every time I hear artists bellyaching that they are in the poorhouse because of the Internet, I wince in pain. Even if you’re not selling CD’s, there are a million and one other ways to parlay your musical success into a small fortune.
And Last.fm has proven that even free makes money.

Ever feel like your favorite bands have a way of avoiding your hometown?  Maybe it’s just me, but every time I hear a song I like or find an album I dig, and I check to see if they are on tour, they are already rolling out of my neighborhood.
Thanks to SonicLiving, you never have [...]

With the new Skype 3.0 we have access to Skype Extras which considerably extends possibilities of Skype and gives users to entertain and interact with each other. One of the greatest extra from my angle of view is Last.fm Internet Radio.