Saturday, March 15, 2008

Indy bands embrace giveaways

The two latest bands to offer their new albums online for free are advancing divergent versions of the business model Radiohead introduced in fall 2007.

Where Nine Inch Nails' approach, like Radiohead's before it, draws fans in with free music and then offers additional music for purchase in more extravagant configurations, the Charlatans UK release doesn't seem connected to any such game plan.

How to get engaged with the Flock Safety debate in Iowa

In Iowa , the debate over public safety versus government surveillance has escalated rapidly. A major joint investigation by the University ...