Ann Handley is what we north-of-Boston folks call wicked smart. Further evidence of that is found in her recent blog post: “I Suspect Everyone Else Is Smarter, Better-Looking, Taller, Cooler, Cuter, Has Newer and Shinier Objects than I Do (and Is More Modest).”
Her point is that this “comparing myself to others” schtick is not new [...]

This posting on the Mental Floss blog reminded me of a resource I often forget: the live music archive:
The Live Music Archive currently contains nearly 40,000 recordings from over 2,000 performers. Some of my favorites: Mike Doughty, The Weepies, Andrew Bird, The Decemberists. Also check out the overwhelming full list of bands. [...]

(via ars technica)
Good news:
Internet radio will remain safe and sound, at least through July of this year, on account of a new decision by the US Copyright Royalty Board.
This means more time to call your representative and urge them to back HR 2060, the Internet Radio Equality Act.

As you’ve likely seen reported, the Copyright Royalty Board decided to dramatically increase royalty rates for internet streaming, and changing the way that such royalties are calculated.
This will make it cost-prohibitive for many online steaming stations to continue.
From SaveNetRadio.org:
The future of Internet radio is in immediate danger. Royalty rates for webcasters have been [...]

Another great source of music online is FreeIndie.com - they make available full albums (usually more like an EP length - 5 or 6 songs) from independent artists for download.

They’ve featured, for example:

Beirut
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Bright Eyes
Voxtrot
Tim Fite
Rogue Wave