March 3, 2013
The music featured on Sound Sunday is determined by chance. My own taste merely has a mild influence. I filter for sound quality and aim to compile a balanced mix. But in the end it comes down to what the web has to offer. And that always includes buckets full of high quality electronic music. Note that name your price albums can be downloaded for free by entering 0 in the price field.
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February 27, 2013
SoundHound for iPhone is an app that is perfect for finding the titles to your favorite songs on the radio, lyrics to the existing tunes in your library, and new music that you may have never even heard before. Pairing social interaction with technology like vocal recognition, the app is on its way to becoming one of the best general music apps on the market. With SoundHound, you'll become the music genius that everyone loves.
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February 26, 2013
The odds that you'd find these particular Easter eggs is somewhere between slim and none. And Slim just left town. These little treats reside in your software, operating systems, and even in your art. Since Easter falls on April Fool's Day this year, I thought I'd let you in on a little secret about these Easter eggs. Really, they are bloatware as you'll find in a lot of older Windows software. It's extra code in a program taking up space on your hard drive.
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February 24, 2013
Every edition of Sound Sunday comes together like magic. Artists submit their work, some folks suggest albums, random Bandcamp browsing sessions reveal priceless gems, and occasionally traditional media point me to new music. All is added to my list. When it’s time to compile another edition, I draw a selection from the vast collection and [...]
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February 20, 2013
It may have been a while since you made a mixtape for someone. It's understandable, as mixtapes are more closely associated with the '80s and '90s than the '00s and beyond. Having already explained how to create the perfect mixtape in 5 simple steps, it's time to explore great tools available for making digital mixtapes. What follows are five of the best out there, all of which are free, and most of which are available for all to use.
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February 19, 2013
SoundTracking is an example of an app that makes the iPhone a better device for music lovers. If offers all kinds of cool features that should make any music lover incredibly happy. It's featured on our Best iPhone Apps page, and it's there with good reason. If you are looking for an app that identifies music, shares it on social media, and is a fantastic social network in and of itself, you need to look no further than SoundTracking.
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February 17, 2013
Sound Sunday can introduce you to new artists and their music, but great bands are best experienced live. It’s always a treat to see musicians perform their art and witness them pouring their souls out. Skillfully crafted studio albums lack that special touch, which only sweaty live performances produce. Sometimes, however, a live recording can [...]
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February 15, 2013
Popular music streaming service Rdio has just received a huge update for its iOS application that brings a new interface and some slick new features that should make Rdio users quite happy. While Pandora and Spotify might still be the biggest players in terms of mobile music streaming, Rdio is quietly adding some awesome new stuff that is putting a dent into its competitors' overwhelming popularity.
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February 11, 2013
Cover songs are often very hit and miss, with more usually falling into the "miss" category and being altogether unnecessary. Being able to choose what covers you perform is all well and good but having to choose one from a pre-prepared list removes an element of comfort which is exactly what the A.V. Club's Uncovered is all about. Armed with an extremely well-chosen list of songs, a round room and constant stream of talent.
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February 10, 2013
Sound Sunday presents free music downloads from a mix of artists and genres. Every edition is carefully composed of handpicked songs, EPs, and albums to form a listening experience. Join me this week for a ride from acoustic folk to electronic speedcore. Your ears will thank you for the exercise. Note that name your price [...]
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February 3, 2013
Sound Sunday aims to please the soul. Every week ten or more artists are featured with their songs, EPs, and albums available for free. This edition is dedicated to rhythm and blues and soul music, a genre as diverse as music itself. If you enjoy this edition, also have a look at RnB & Soul Music edition from September. We strongly recommend you to donate a few dollars for music you enjoy!
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January 29, 2013
I’m no musician, not even close. The last time I actually played a real instrument was years and years ago, and although I can easily play little tunes on both piano and guitar, it’s a far cry from knowing how to make music. To me, composing is a complete mystery, and making up even a tiny, simple song seems like an impossible task. Turns out there’s an app for that too, and it’s not as impossible as I thought.
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January 28, 2013
There is really nothing wrong with the music player on iOS. It has plenty of features and options that are able to do what you need them to. It is easy to use, and anyone who grabs an iOS device for the first time can easily play their music without any skill required. While that is all well and good, some users might be interested in grabbing something a little different to play the songs in their library.
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January 27, 2013
Sound Sunday promotes independent artists, small labels, and legal music downloads. For this edition join me in discovering the many flavors of dubstep. We launch with the incredible Synthetic Symphony and via neo-soul, bass, chiptune, and variations of electronic hip hop, we arrive at two ambient EPs. It’s a learning journey for your ears. Note [...]
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January 20, 2013
Sound Sunday promotes independent artists and legal free music downloads. This edition starts lightly on indie folk and rushes into some serious rock and punk towards the end. No nonsense, just great music. What is your personal highlight this week? Note that name your price albums can be downloaded for free by entering 0 in [...]
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