July 9 2010
Soundtracks to films are the best themed compilations in my opinion because you’ve got a genre and songs that provide a similar sort of feeling or run in the same sort of topic which allows you to get a whole album of relevant and interesting songs to suit your mood. If it’s for a film such as Bridget Jones’ Diary, you know the songs will be feel good and romantic because they are linked to a romantic comedy. If you get the soundtrack to a film such as the crow, you’ll get dramatic and intense music which will help you feel the emotion of the film, or if you get the soundtrack to a musical such as Chicago or Les Miserable’s you’re bound to be filled with dramatic feelings. Ooh, the power of music!
June 28 2010
According to a new study from researchers at Ghent University in Belgium, those who enjoy listening to their music on MP3 players could be more likely to be affected by hearing loss in the long-term.
They found that activities such as this can cause temporary changes in the sensitivity of a person’s hearing, which could result in problems further down the line.
Acoustic over-stimulation of the hair cells within the ear is said to be the part most vulnerable to this form of music listening.
However, we shouldn’t worry about this too much as the study was only done on 60 young people and we all know that playing music too loud and too often could eventually cause hearing loss or related problems.
June 25 2010
As you will already know, there is plenty of choice when it comes to sites offering you the chance to download music in the MP3 format. However, not many of these – if any at all give you a chance to buy your favourite tunes and help charities at the same time.
Fairshare Music, which is represented by eleven charity organisations, has now been launched to provide consumers with another choice in where to get good value music – with tracks offered at 79p, which is cheaper than most iTunes songs.
The platform is supported by these charities in order to raise funds and increase awareness, while the artists themselves will be able to profit too.
June 15 2010
If you are looking to get the latest mobile device from Apple then you will be interested to know that it is now available for pre-order from the operator.
The handset, which will be available in sizes of 16 and 32GB, is to be priced at £499 and £599 respectively.
There is still no word from UK networks as to their tariff structure for the new iPhone, but here’s hoping that there will be some deals around to make things a bit more competitive.
After all, we need to ensure there is still money left over to buy some top apps and MP3s after laying down the cash for the handset upfront.
June 7 2010
We all know that downloading copyrighted music on the internet for free is usually illegal. This is unless there is some kind of music promotion going on. Therefore, to get the most out of your music purchases and ensure your collection continues to expand, be sure to check out the following site: http://www.tunechecker.com/.
This Money Saving Expert developed site is the best place to go if you want to pay the cheapest online price for your MP3s. On this site, you can not only find the lowest price MP3 albums and singles, but also get the cheapest CDs on the market, if you prefer to have something to show for your purchase.
June 1 2010
I’m going to start off this blog post with a half @rsed apology to the site’s many regular users – the previous writer of this blog preferred nothing better than to buy the latest NOW album and club anthem compilations, ranting on about the latest tunes, blah, blah, blah. However, this is all about to stop.
I don’t particularly like dance music and so will not be writing about it. You will still be able to find out where to buy the cheapest MP3s for your player, but won’t get any interesting facts about how great it is to annoy your neighbours with the repetitive artificial drone of the Ministry of Sound collection coming through the walls, slapping around the locals after a big night out in Ibiza or being off your head in a club full of idiots where everyone has lost the capacity to speak.
A change is on the horizon. The rock music mogul is here.
February 22 2010
January is always a notoriously quiet month for new music releases, although now we’re well into February we can start to look forward to some decent music!
And there are some fab releases to look forward to in the not too distant future.
A great place to find out about loads of new and upcoming releases is Radio 1, who’s playlist is always bang up to date.
So whatever your musical tastes, you’ll be able to update your iPod, phone or mp3 player with some great new tunes this spring.
p.s. anyone who has, or is thinking of downloading the new Jedward single should hang their head in absolute shame!
February 15 2010
There’s nothing like getting ready for a night out with the girls on a Saturday night. Glass of wine in one hand and the iPod turned to full volume is the best way of getting ready to party in style.
When I’m getting ready I love listening to dance tracks- there’s nothing like listening to slow and depressing songs to put you on a proper downer for the night.
Ministry of Sound’s Running Trax is a wicked 3 CD album full of classic dance anthems that you’re likely to hear on a night on the tiles.
Funky House Classics is another album that will bring back memories of drunken nights on the town.
So turn up those tunes and get ready to dance round your handbag!!
February 7 2010
If there’s one song that you need to download this year, it’s the Haiti earthquake appeal song, ‘Everybody Hurts’.
Masterminded by Simon Cowell, the song is available to download now, and all proceeds of course go to the victims of the terrible disaster.
Sat at our computers in our warm homes, it’s all too easy to forget what’s happening on the other side of the world.
The single features a host of chart toppers, including Leona Lewis, Akon, Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, Susan Boyle, Cheryl Cole, Rod Stewart and Kylie Minogue.
Do your bit for charity and download this fantastic song now. But be warned- the video is a true tear jerker.
February 6 2010
I have loved Alicia Keys ever since her debut single ‘Fallin’, and her 2001 album ‘Songs in A Minor’ was on repeat in my room for months on end. Having to wait 8 years for another album was a test, but well worth the wait.
The Element of Freedom has been on repeat on my mp3 player for weeks now, and I’m still not getting bored of it. There’s no doubt that this album rivals her debut offering, and the tracks are simply amazing.
I’ve heard many people banging on about stand out track ‘This Bed’, and it’s not hard to see why.
This is Alicia back to her best, and she definitely gives Beyonce and Rihanna more than a run for their money when it comes to the title of rnb queen!