For some reason, a lot of the Zune documentation is striking me as unintentionally but hilariously salacious. Under Play with Zune, I found the following list of options that made me laugh out loud, particularly the differential between the first and second options: Even the direct URL is a giggle: "http://www.zune.net/en-us/support/howto/play/default.htm". As if Coming Zune weren't enough! Edited to add:...
"Music Fight" by Airpushers (featuring MoZella)The duo of Printz Board and Tim Izo Orindgreff, known for their work with the Black Eyed Peas, began stretching out with their own material in 2004. The resulting album includes this sexy neo-soul track, featuring Detroit chanteuse MoZella. [Nov 15] US only. Napster Freebies Page. More freebies after the jump....
According to online Zune docs, it is not. Given that Vista is supposed to ship any second, this seems like bad planning to say the least on Microsoft's part....
According to a Bloomberg.com report, Microsoft plans to "eventually" add video-sharing to the Zune and may add a Zunephone model to the line. "The race is on," CEO Steve Ballmer reportedly said. "I'm confident we can keep up. They have brand and image going for them, and we have some innovative ideas."...
"Sex & Mayhem" by DevastationsSince moving to Berlin in 2003, the Devastations have traveled around Europe, where their first album was hailed as the best debut of 2004 by Billboard Germany. This track is from their highly anticipated sophomore release, Coal. [Nov 14] US only. Napster Freebies Page. More freebies after the jump....
"Stunning" by 8mmFormer Trent Reznor/Marilyn Manson collaborator Sean Beavan and wife Juliette conjure a moody L.A.-via-New Orleans groove, matching sultry vocals with subtle, pre-ominous whisps of ambient noise-fear. [Nov 13] US only. Napster Freebies Page. More freebies after the jump....
Zune Disection [GearLive]Taking the Zune apart and putting it back together. Zune Marketplace Walkthough Video [ZuneDashOnline]10 minute walkthrough of the new software. Promote Zune? Rocketboom says "no". [DemBot]Why use a Zune logo on your site if you can't contractually say anything negative about the product? Early Zunes [Engadget]Assorted Best Buy Zune Sightings. Zune Marketplace Software [ZuneCorps]Early access--for now. What's the...
"Nothing Like Your Touch" by Vikter DuplaixThis multi-talented Philly DJ/producer/singer/instrumentalist specializes in steamy bedroom music. Having taken a break from his work with other artists, he now applies his skills to his own material, which is just right for romance. [Nov 12] Napster Freebies Page More freebies after the jump....
"Can't Get Enough (California Edit)" by B2DanceSince hitting paydirt in 2004 with the chart-busting Halloween dance track "Gonna Get Ye," this NYC act continues to build its reputation for producing dependable floor-fillers. [Nov 11] US only as far as I know. If anyone has any success downloading from non-US locations, please drop me an e-mail. Thanks. More freebies after the...
You need to sign up for a (free) Napster account in order to access these free MP3 files. Here's the direct link to the Napster download page. "Nothing Like This" by J DillaTaken from the Adult Swim/Stones Throw compilation Chrome Children, this dreamy psychedelic soundscape plays like a voice from the heavens--the voice of the late, great J Dilla. [Nov...
