January 2009
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Jan 31st
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Muxtape interview →
Nice, short interview with Justin from Muxtape over at the New Yorker.  This part jumped out at me: My model for generating revenue is selling enhanced functionality to bands and users rather than running ads. There will be a core version of the site that is free and doesn’t feel crippled, but certain things like selling downloads or merchandise, or getting access to more in-depth statistical...
Jan 30th
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MATT WRIGHT PR *heart* BLITZEN TRAPPER →
Just did a little cleaning up at the old PR site, and I have to say, the above link will always make me smile.  This was the first ever quasi-managerial thing I did for BT, and it ended up going really well.  Lot’s of people came out!  Two records and a few years later (I think this was in 2005), I’m so proud of how far these guys have come.  They deserve every bit of it.
Jan 30th
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Jan 29th
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Jan 28th
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http://www.websiteofbackpacks.com →
Jan 28th
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Jan 25th
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Jan 24th
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Jan 24th
“The desire to be better is ephemeral, and to some extent it’s bound to be...”
– George Packer
Jan 20th
Pitchfork: “After your album flop…you gon’ be on Koch.” That was Houston rapper Lil Flip slamming crosstown rival Slim Thug in 2005. Well, not that Flip’s career is doing any better, but his precognition is on point. Already Platinum, Slim’s much-hyped 2005 major-label debut failed to go, uh, platinum (embarrassing!) and now he is indeed a part of the Koch...
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Jan 15th
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Nice Designs from Zachary Hobbs
Last night one of my trusty “blitzen trapper” feed alerts turned up a lovely poster for their upcoming show at the Black Cat in DC.  Here it is: Nice, isn’t it?  The designer’s name is Zachary Hobbs, and I was intrigued enough to explore his Flickr pics a bit further.  I’m glad I did.  Here are some more lovely images for you. I’m a sucker for good...
Jan 14th
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Jan 6th
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This one's for you, internet:
Sign your name to what you write. It is a primary step in courage. It is “cards upon the table,” a first declaration of good faith with the man with whom you treat. And to him it is an earnest that he is dealing with a man, a real man, who not only makes a statement but puts the force and strength of his personality behind it. Quoted from the Wells Fargo Messenger, sometime in the...
Jan 6th
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