Eyes Wide Open
Just a quick one…
For all Gotye fans out there (like, me!), Wally has just released the first single, Eyes Wide Open, from his upcoming album (due out 2011).
Now, if you were on his email list, you’d know that he’s allowing free download of the single for a limited time.
How to Download
Head across to his website and find out how to download it now: Goyte – Eyes Wide Open
Laneway
Also, exciting news announced this week is that Gotye will be on the Laneway Festival tour for 2011, amongst some other great artists.
Filed under Festivals & Live Music, Music Downloads by on Oct 14th, 2010. Comment. 
iTunes 10 – a new logo and simpler interface
iTunes 10 was launched and made available for download immediately. Some of the changes include simpler interface, better syncing and easier ways to organise your apps and content.
With AirPlay now you can wirelessly play your favourite music anywhere in the house.
Also with the release of a new Apple TV, there’s loads of more content for you to rent.
Ping
Also announced with iTunes 10 last week was Ping, Apple’s new social media application.
Jobs says, “it’s like Twitter and Facebook together, a social media for music” … because we don’t already have one of those, hey MySpace?
Apple Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO-September 1, 2010-Apple® today introduced iTunes® 10 with Ping, a new music-oriented social network for following your favorite artists and friends to discover what music they’re talking about, listening to and downloading. iTunes Ping lets you post your thoughts and opinions, your favorite albums and songs, the music you’ve downloaded from iTunes, plus view concert listings and tell your friends which concerts you plan to attend.”
Where to Start – How to Join
Download iTunes 10 for yourself and just have a play. It’s easy to navigate and use.
Ping is built into iTunes, so log in using your iTunes signup and find the Ping icon (left hand nav). It will prompt you to set up your Ping profile first, then you can get in and take a look around. Note: make sure (just like Facebook), you set your privacy settings immediately.
- Discover new music, friends music, favourite artists, share your music
- Follow your favourite artists, follow friends, and be followed
- Post your thoughts and opinions, photos, videos, add comments
- Find concert listings of your favourite artists (or nearby) with ability to RSVP, comment etc
You’ll notice once you’re back in the iTunes store, that you’ll have “like” and “post” buttons against music content.
If you want an indepth review of iTunes 10 and Ping, why not start with the iLounge review for secrets and expert tips.
Heaps of your favourite artists are already getting onboard and joining Ping. Be an early adopter – might be a great way to score tickets to their gigs 
Filed under Music Downloads, Music News by on Sep 13th, 2010. Comment.
