“JB HiFi stops selling CD singles due to low customer sales”

The music format suffered a fatal blow after JB HiFi ceased stocking CD singles yesterday because of declining sales.”

How do you obtain your music?

The CD single is set to join the poor extinct Dodo, with Music downloads being the preferred format to obtain singles these days.

I imagine all major chains will go down the same path, if they haven’t already. Makes good business sense I guess… how long since you bought a CD single?

Give me a CD

As well as downloading music, I’m currently still a CD horder.  I like to read the lyrics and look at the pretty pictures

- and of course, store it alphabetically on my CD rack

via news.com.au

“What’s Nokia’s Comes with Music about?”

The Nokia music store was unveiled last year.

However, NOW – the music you download is unlimited for the period of your handset contract (should you have a “comes with music” compatible handset).  12 months, 18 months, whatever!

Once your contract expires you still get to keep all the music you’ve downloaded.

“What’s this going to cost me?”

With any “Comes with Music” handsets and you do not have to pay a subscription fee, you don’t have to pay download fees.  You can download them straight to your handset or to your computer and transfer.

Everything is yours for the taking, everything is yours to keep!”

I know what you’re thinking… “What the hell – how is this possible?”

Nokia have worked out “deals” with the big four and some independents so we have to pay nothing extra.

We?  Well, whoever has a compatable “Comes with Music” phone (and luckily, that’s heaps of handsets).

“How do I get on board?”

• Check out more info on the Nokia Comes with Music site
• Check out if your Nokia handset is compatible
• Do a software upgrade if needed (don’t forget to back up your contacts etc)
• Download the “Comes with Music” software
• Get downloading!

Cool, huh – for Nokia owners that is… maybe it’s time you bought one??

RSS feeds by music genre

Love a particular music genre? Take advantage of the iTunes RSS feed to source the current Top 10 songs and albums.

Electronica: “Top 10″ songs & artists

• Top 10 Electronic songs
• Top 10 Electronic albums
• New Releases Electronic

(Sample feed)

On the RSS page you can select the artist you’re interested in and click through to their iTunes page, listen to a sample of their song or album, make a purchase.

Now you’ve got great music talent at your fingertips.

So why not check out the local artists first!

Available for download now

Paul Kelly has been around the traps for many years, releasing many albums, touring to many locations, touching people with his music.

He’s been part of the Big Day Out, Falls Festival and Splendour in the Grass line-ups, as well as touring quite extensively throughout each state.

Of recent years when he tours, he has performed a series of “A-Z” shows, namely where he sings his songs in alphabetical order, from A through to Z. Many of these are acoustic shows, along with some guest stars – very intimate. Something fans will rave about for years.

Now, a selection of what Paul deems the best versions of his songs are being released for free from his website. Again, in alphabetical order, with songs from one letter only being released for download each month.

Here’s example of another great artist moving with the times – don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

Check out the Paul Kelly website for more details on the music downloads.

Or, click below if you want to buy his latest album, Stolen Apples:

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