Muxtape, the popular virtual mix tape music sharing service, was taken down today due to a “problem with the RIAA,” reads a note on their site. That “problem” likely has something to do with the storage and usage of copyrighted music. Those of us who have been fans of the service... (Read more)
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The whole "us vs. them" battle raging over digital music is a real bummer. You'd think companies like the RIAA would profit greatly if they built a new business model around the possibilities sites like Pandora offer.
I've been using www.nuTsie.com lately which does have similarities to Pandora. They have recommended music based on a user's entire iTunes library (which has great potential; more accuracy than Pandora's single band method). Also, their business model is strong enough to absorb the royalty rates (ie. they have a mobile version for a small fee).
Nice post Melodeo employee but not so fast! nuTsie is also being threatened with a lawsuit by the RIAA.
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