DRM-Free is Only the First Step

I join David in his applause of Apple and EMI for making DRM-free song downloads in iTunes, but that should just be the first step. After reading David's post, check out my reply. Don't you agree?

Little Known Fact

Here's a little known fact about me: Ever since I discovered Hedningarna when I picked up their mysterious-looking used CD at a used bookstore in Peoria, IL, I have been nearly obsessed with Scandinavian/Nordic folk and folk-rock music. I've started a small collection, and hunger for more.

Thanks to last.fm, I can get my fill for free. Get your fill with this handy, built-in player:

Now Playing in an Ear Near You

Thanks to Last.fm, here is what I've been listening to:

A New Approach

I am going to be taking a new approach to my music with the help of the DigiTech JamMan Looper Pedal. This will increase my live performance capabilities, which is something I would like to work towards, in addition to signing with Magnatune.

I've come to the decision that though I love the written word, creating music has always been a deep-rooted desire within me, much like Solieri in Amadeus. I listen to good music and want to be a part of that so badly.

Seeing as a cyber squatter snatched up the domain name for my old Lucky Tourist moniker, I want to come up with a new name. That's tough. I gotta think on this a while.

The Minister of Super Heavy Funk

James Brown is dead. And with him a big part of American music.