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## Megaupload Details Raise Significant Concerns About What DOJ Considers Evidence Of Criminal Behavior http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120120/00373617487/megaupload-details-raise-significant-concerns-about-what-doj-considers-evidence-criminal-behavior.shtml … But the bigger overall issue is why this action and why now? Companies in the US have filed civil cases against Megaupload in the US and the company was willing to come to the US and deal in US courts. Taking it up to a criminal “conspiracy” and racketeering charge seems like overkill, with tremendous collateral damage and chilling effects. File under: #SOPA #PIPA #piracy #internet #freedom

## Laura Mura’s Intimate Concert Recording: My Bootleg If you enjoy indie pop, lo-fi, acoustic folk, home concerts, and Pomplamoose, then you’ll probably go gaga over this netlabel release by Laura Mura — a live recording of an intimate concert she staged with her friends. Toy instruments abound (melodica, toy horns, toy pianos) as well as acoustic guitars and cello. And her voice? Sweet and charming in that lovely Italian manner. (Note: the majority of the songs are in Italian.) Release page: http://labelnetlabel.com/artists/laura-mura-and-the-seven-dwarfs File under: #netlabel #music #mp3 #indiepop #lofi #acoustic

## New 80s-Influenced Pop by The Hai http://thehai.bandcamp.com/album/pop-songs OK, this is a seriously fun listen. An electropop/synthpop album by an international collaborative group *The Hai* (from Finland, USA, Philippines, and more?…) that shows no fear riffing off of 1980s production techniques and melodies. The result is a collection of Pop Songs that pay homage to 80s music and take you on a wild, entertaining ride. Sounds like: Human League, Devo, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, New Order, The Go-Gos, Madonna — all mixed in a blender, with a pumpkin spiced latte thrown in for fun. Download it now and say thank you to the witty musicians who made this happen. File under: #pop #synthpop #electro #music #mp3 #freemusic #1980s #retro #funmusic #download

## The Big Pink - live at the 4AD Sessions I always enjoy the 4AD Sessions when they come out as they afford a detailed look at how bands perform live. http://4ad.com/sessions/011 This one is *The Big Pink*, a rock band that reminds me so much of James, performing a bunch of tracks from their soon-to-be-released second album, Future This. BTW, love the live MPC drumming on “Velvet.” #music #rock #live #video

## New on QED Records: Russian Downtempo Served Chill by LastEDEN http://qed.valdellon.com/?p=1015 Chill out with some melodic ambient and downtempo care of Moscow-based musician *LastEDEN* (aka Kirill Zverev). His latest release is a three-track EP entitled “Miracle,” which showcases classical influences as well as his inherent love for harmonic and relaxing structures. It’s the perfect end-of-the-day soundtrack. File under: #downtempo #chillout #ambient #netlabel #mp3 #freemusic #download Sounds like: Cafe del Mar, Jose Padilla, anything with the word “Ibiza” in it.

The Banga Dance of Lubuagan,Kalinga performed during the Lumin-awa Festival,Aug.18,2008 http://youtu.be/r7cF8kY8LD8
#ethnic #philippines

10 ways musicians can earn more money this year. ——- Here is a quick list of artist revenue streams you may not have tried to tap into yet http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2012/01/new-ways-musicians-can-earn-money-in-2012/ #musicbusiness #concerts #merchandise #money #DIY #musician

Blissing out on electropop of Spazzkid’s Right Now EP on Bandcamp. http://spazzkid.bandcamp.com/album/right-now #electro #pop #glitchypop

Enjoying some almost-mindless Japanese J-disco with solid grooves and repetitive Anime vocal samples which allow me to concentrate on what I’m doing. Music by Gen-Zop. http://soundcloud.com/gen-zop/yukiponation

Can’t get it out of my head:my friend
@Spazzkid “Right Now” http://soundcloud.com/spazzkidmusic/spazzkid-right-now-2 #electropop #synthpop