2 September

2 September 2006 -



Breaking News: MySpace has announced that beginning in the next few weeks
it will enable bands and artists to sell music on their Web site through
a partnership with Snocap. Artists will upload their music to Snocap and
it will then go on to MySpace. Both companies will take a portion of the
sell. This will allow bands to sell their music directly to MySpace.com
members.



I took the day off from the site yesterday to recharge my batteries. In
doing so, I missed a sad story that broke mid-day yesterday. WOXY.com
is ending operation on Sept. 15. It will take a near-miracle to keep the
station going. But here's hoping that happens. WOXY has been around since
'83, serving southern Ohio and then the world with a unique blend of folk,
blues, underground rock and more. The station - known as "The Future
of Rock 'N Roll" -was featured in the 1988 movie "Rain Man".
Along with KEXP, the station was one of the few that cared more about
the music than the ad dollars.



Now for some good news - Tribe Called Quest is reforming at eight years.
The hip-hop legends will begin touring soon.

Today's video is
from the Rapture's post-VMA party on 09/01/06. Thanks to Stereogum.com
for the video.



Let the debate begin ... Is the Rapture the most important band of the
2000s?



Finally, our friends at LocalRec
will be launching their long awaiting new line of tees on Labor Day. Check
them out when you have time.