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For radio music fans who feel the waters have grown stale in recent years, there is now light on the horizon.  You won’t hear it on the FM dial, though:  “New Normal Music” is currently an online-only initiative, though it was started by radio veteran Tom Leykis.  Leykis promises to bring a wealth of experience to the venture, and says the show will highlight artists not normally played on Modern Rock stations, starting with a continuous stream of 50,000 songs less than a year old. Read the rest of this entry »

With the recent release of the new iPhone 4, U.S. Cellular has stepped up its game and announced the unveiling of FOUR new phones later this year, starting with the Samsung Acclaim on July 9, followed by the HTC Desire in early August.  The LG Banter Touch, featuring an ergonomic slide-out keyboard, will arrive in October along with the fourth device. Read the rest of this entry »

Artists who have been distributing their music through TuneCore now have the opportunity to reach a larger audience, thanks to a deal with European digital music site Spotify.  The process involves a one-time yearly fee for each track which allows it to be streamed by listeners. Read the rest of this entry »

3D-capable BRAVIA HDTV’s are now available to pre-order at Sony Style stores, and 3D Blu-ray devices will be coming in July.  Sony also released a free update for other Blu-ray models, including players and home theater systems, which will activate 3D compatibility.  The announcement secures Sony’s spot at the head of the 3D home entertainment world, now featuring a total of 19 products. Read the rest of this entry »

The studio which launched Duane Allman to stardom may not last much longer.  Capricorn Recording Studio, located in Macon, has been placed on the Georgia Trust’s 2010 “Places in Peril” list.  Some of the issues noted include extensive weather damage, vandalism and burglary, and the dilapidated state of the surrounding buildings.  This may not mean much to fans of artists like the Marshall Tucker Band, the Charlie Daniels Band, and Dixie Dregs, which were all launched from the studio. Read the rest of this entry »