A Weekend with Spotify
Spotify is a music service that has been available in Europe for some time but is just now making its way to the United States. How does the service perform? Are there any interesting and unique features? Find out here.
Live Streaming! Hooray! Boo!
When Steven Stone found out he would be able to listen to performances from the 2011 Telluride Festival streaming over the internet in real-time, he was excited. Then he tried it and his excitement faded quickly.
iCloud or iFog?
Apple’s iCloud seemed like it could have been a revolution in the audiophile world, which it may yet still become, but, in its current iteration, it is painfully and sadly lackluster and disappointing.
Recording “The Planets”
Steven Stone set up inside the Macky Auditorium to listen to and record the Boulder Philharmonic and The Ars Nova Singers perform “The Planets.” It was a bit a harrowing process for a few involved.
Are Record Companies Obsolete?
Think real hard. Can you remember the record company of the most recent album you bought or downloaded? Probably not. Record companies have lost a lot of power in modern times. Is that a good thing though?
The Value of Free Music Is What, Exactly?
The New York Times reported that Universal Music Group donated 200,000 recordings to The Library of Congress to preserve. This sounds like a great, noble act, but upon closer examination appears to be anything but.
Higher Bit-Rate Music Streaming – There Is Hope
Audiophiles love high quality music. And more and more, high resolution streaming is becoming available. But there are definitely some clear frontrunners in the game. Here are two of them.