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Instagram Launches @music

Post author By Mike
Post date Thursday, May 7th, 2015 11:47 am EDT
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The music community is –– and always has been –– an important part of Instagram. For the past four years, we have become the home for artists big and small –– a place where people across the musical spectrum come to share stories, reveal their creativity and connect directly with fans. Today we’re launching @music, a new account dedicated to exploring music around the globe, from those who create it to the community around it. Each week, we’ll take a look at the musical experience on Instagram. That means showing you a different side of artists you know and love, like Questlove (@questlove), and introducing you to up-and-coming talents from around the world, like Tricot (@ikkyu193). It means highlighting music photographers, album illustrators, instrument makers and, of course, fans. In the Instagram tradition, we will also welcome community participation with a new, music-themed monthly hashtag project. Music is a huge part of all of our lives here at Instagram. It’s a passion of ours, and we know it’s a passion of yours. So follow along at @music –– we think you’ll discover something new. — Kevin Systrom, Founder and CEO Art by @jaredeberhardt

A photo posted by Instagram @music (@music) on Apr 29, 2015 at 5:57am PDT

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Heating up…

Post author By Mike
Post date Monday, May 4th, 2015 10:14 am EDT
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According to The Verge, Apple is pressuring the major record labels to disallow streaming services like Spotify to offer a free tier, ahead of its own Beats service relaunch:

Heating up… https://t.co/At0YOf13pp

— Mike Shupp (@MikeShupp) May 4, 2015

Tags Apple, Beats, Spotify, streaming

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Tesla Powerwall

Post author By Mike
Post date Friday, May 1st, 2015 9:31 am EDT
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"Part 1: We have this handy fusion reactor in the sky called the Sun." @elonmusk #TeslaEnergy pic.twitter.com/jUZVLJi9Vv

— Mike Shupp (@MikeShupp) May 1, 2015

Tags Elon Musk, Tesla Energy, Tesla Powerwall

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Bandcamp’s “Name Your Price” Feature

Post author By Mike
Post date Thursday, April 30th, 2015 7:48 pm EDT
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.@Bandcamp's "Name Your Price" download feature (with no minimum) http://t.co/gzO1PvH4u6 pic.twitter.com/2LV4wr2WIU

— Mike Shupp (@MikeShupp) April 30, 2015

Tags Another Life, Bandcamp, digital downloads, This Time, Twitter

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iOS Device Backup — iTunes vs. iCloud

Post author By Mike
Post date Sunday, April 26th, 2015 10:17 am EDT
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iOS Device Backup-iTunes vs. iCloud

Tags Apple, backup, iCloud, iOS, iTunes

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YouTube Launches “YouTube for Artists” Resource Site

Post author By Mike
Post date Thursday, March 19th, 2015 8:10 am EDT
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YouTube is launching a music-focused resource and data site “YouTube for Artists” with a preview at their SXSW event.

YouTube Creator Blog: Helping music artists make the most of YouTube

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Details Emerge on Apple’s Beats Streaming Service

Post author By Mike
Post date Friday, February 6th, 2015 5:50 am EST
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Apple’s acquisition of Beats music service last August signaled their possible interest in offering a streaming service of their own to compete with Spotify, Rdio and others… 9to5Mac is reporting some details on their progress:

The Next Episode: Apple’s plans for Beats-based music service revealed