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Tivo to start delivering independent Internet TV

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Tivo to start delivering independent Internet TV - this is a cool thing on multiple levels - I like the encouragement of independently created media, and it could be a smart way for Tivo to distinguish itself from the generic PVRs that the cable companies are spraying all over.

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Everyone’s a Critic and Most People are DJs

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Despite the fact that my LWR TA told me, “You’re a first year; you’re not supposed to have time to go out.” on Monday, I went to see The Constantines and The Hold Steady at The Great American Music Hall last night.
And it was good.
I had almost forgotten how much fun a good show can [...]

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East Coast/West Coast Canadian Indie-Rock Feud

Friday, October 7, 2005

East Coast/West Coast Canadian Indie-Rock Feud - Carl Newman’s got his Glock ready to go.

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Where did Clap Your Hands Say Yeah get their name?

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Where did Clap Your Hands Say Yeah get their name? - from this piece of graffiti

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Interesting LA Weekly article on the roots of indie rock and the changing face of music

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Interesting LA Weekly article on the roots of indie rock and the changing face of music - the discussion includes everything from the commercialization of rock in the 60s through punk and indie rock to the modern fragmented music market and the role of Napster in changing tastes.

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Kepler’s closes

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Kepler’s closes - this is sad, it was a great independent bookstore that I used to go to all the time when I lived in Menlo Park. Damn Amazon.

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