It's not MOG, but I didn't know where to put this. 16/44 streaming/offline-capable music and music video streaming service that uses lossless (FLAC and/or ALAC... not sure, but both are mentioned).

 

It's called Tidal Hifi. Here's the link to sign up for early access.

 

http://www.tidalhifi.com/?lrRef=nXurAq

I'm pretty happy with Spotify, but I wouldn't mind some higher quality options. Also, it seems they say that Spotify uses Ogg Vorbis 320k as their streaming method of choice. I'd not heard that it was Vorbis, but instead figured MP3. Interesting.

**BRENT**

^ *cough*  *cough*

What is this Wimp nonsense?

**BRENT**

It really whips the llama's ass! Oh, wait.

Some info on formats here - http://magazine.wimp.no/2013/09/wimp-hifi-lossless-music-streaming/

And in other streaming corporate synergy news ...

 

Internet radio service Pandora will bring music that is “outside the mainstream, yet adventurous and warmly accessible” to Peet’s Coffee & Tea locations nationwide, according to an announcement  on Tuesday.

 

Peet's (Tea and Coffee) is partnering with Pandora ..

We are partnering with Pandora®, the leading internet radio service, to create a unique music experience in our stores that has been carefully curated by 25-year Peetnik and music aficionado, Patrick Main. This partnership allows us to refresh the music experience in our stores with more music options. In addition, you can access the Peet’s radio stations directly via your Pandora mobile or desktop application.

 

• MELODIC INDIE

  Sweet, bright, and fresh. Indie rock, pop and folk from off the beaten path.
  LISTEN »

•  
• JAZZ GIANTS

  Vigorous, full, and lively. Swing, bebop, hard bop, cool jazz and newer explorations. Only the real stuff.
  LISTEN »

• ECLECTIC CLASSICAL

  Bold, structured, and complex. Music spanning the breadth of the classical tradition, with a special focus on contemporary composers.
  LISTEN »

•  
• ORIGINS

  Rustic, earthy, and vibrant. Folk traditions and new music from around the world.
  LISTEN »

 

http://www.peets.com/pandora

http://investor.pandora.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=227956&p=irol-newsArticle&id=1912256

http://blog.sfgate.com/techchron/2014/03/26/pandora-partners-with-peets-coffee-tea/

 

in working with Pandora, Peet's set guidelines for each station and selected tracks and artists that pair well with their coffees. For example, according to the company:

• Peet's Melodic Indie includes indie bands like Pinback, Neko Case and Broken Bells that provide a contemporary, melodic sound and pair well with sweet, bright coffees such as Peet's Kenya Auction Lot and Café Solano Medium Roast.
• Peet's Jazz Giants reflects Peet's Italian Roast and Espresso Forte Blend with its swing, bebop, hard bop and cool jazz including artists like Miles Davis Quintet, Charlie Parker, Betty Carter and Jason Moran.
• Peet's Origins enhances Peet's earthy and vibrant blends including Uzuri African Blend and Gaia Organic Blend. Artists include Cesaria Evora (Cabo Verde), Dobet Gnahore (Côte d'Ivoire), Franco (Zaire), Gabby Pahinui (Hawaii), Papi Brandao (Panama) and Armando Garzon (Cuba).
• Peet's Eclectic Classical pays tribute to the history of classical music while emphasizing contemporary composers, and pairs with Major Dickason's Blend or Peet's French Roast.
•  

 

 

http://www.fastcasual.com/news/peets-coffee-partners-with-pandora-to-create-branded-radio-stations/

 

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/peets-coffee-tea-and-pandora-announce-new-partnership-to-enhance-the-coffee-shop-music-experience-2014-03-25

Curated by a genuine 25 year old.

And U2 is going to make a format that's "irresistible" that's going to revitalize the business.

It's all getting pretty random.

And we're really hopeful about Tidal in part because....

 

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com//2014/11/19/apples-plans-for-beats-music-start-to-take-shape/?smid=tw-nytimes

Am I missing what's so bad in that article?

Apple's going to be competing

If Apple is true to form, they'll shut down service to everything but their devices.

Like they did with iTunes, iPods and iPhones.

I was thinking more of Lala and what became Final Cut and stuff along that vein.

Not sure much of this is breaking news, but article this morning on Beats/iTunes plans... http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/04/apple-beats-cheaper-android-ios/

Oh, the threads this could be posted in. For old times sake I'll put here...

Apple in Talks to Acquire Jay Z’s Tidal Music Service

Ridiculous. Are they going to buy Spotify too?

No, just deny approval for the latest version of their app

http://www.recode.net/2016/6/30/12067578/spotify-apple-app-store-rejection

http://gizmodo.com/apple-and-spotify-are-in-a-legal-punch-up-1782915092

4 hours ago, Voltron said:

Ridiculous. Are they going to buy Spotify too?

in the end, there will be 3

facebook/apple/google

edit: i forgot Zune

Edited July 1, 20169 yr by justin

8 hours ago, blessingx said:

Oh, the threads this could be posted in. For old times sake I'll put here...

Apple in Talks to Acquire Jay Z’s Tidal Music Service

Do not like.

Their acquisition of beats music has turned out so well so far, can't wait to see what they'd do to tidal. 

Can't wait to see Apple's take on the wax figurine sex tape music video genre. 

(squints)

(cries)