If you like music, you are no doubt familiar with a few of the Internet innovations as a way to listen to music. Pandora, Grooveshark, and of course, the commercial beast that is Itunes. The latest innovation, by Apple(again) may be the biggest advancement in music that I've ever witnessed. A social network not only designed to let music lover's find music, but also to have an open interaction with the other musicians and fans.
As I've tested the application, I've downloaded one new album (The National-High Violet), began following certain artists, and looked through their recommendations and links. It's integration will then show followers what I'm listening to, what I've purchased, reviewed or commentated on. In short, it's an infinite discussion on music.
The concept is not new. I make cd's for my friends, they do so for me and that's one way to share. Or maybe a link on Facebook, or making a list to put on Grooveshark. But this is different, because you can actively choose, and people you know can put in their input.
Now I know, the songs on Itunes are not free, which is a turn off to some (I never mind paying. I think music is worth money. I may be in the minority on that though.) But it's definitely worth checking out, and you should definitely follow me. At worse, you just follow other artists and people and help shape the musical landscape. Worth a shot, no?
I have high hopes for this. I constantly ask people for new things to listen to. Or their opinions on older music. This looks like a place to everything, all at once.
(Oh and you can follow me too by the way.)
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