Mastodon’s “The Hunter” Augmented Reality App Innovates But Misses Social Opportunity
For Mastodon's latest album release, "The Hunter", they worked with augmented reality company, Total Immersion, to create a web app that takes live webcam images and places a mask based. Continue reading
Ban.jo Takes Social Discovery Mobile. New Blondie Campaign Showcases Platform.
After a trial run with Blondie, Ban.jo is launching a beta program with a group of bands who will utilize the mobile "social discovery service" to connect with fans. Ban.jo's. Continue reading
Rihanna’s UNLOCKED Facebook App Builds To New Release “Talk That Talk”
Rihanna's upcoming release of the album "Talk That Talk" is being supported by a Facebook app called "UNLOCKED". The app requires users to conduct "Missions" to unlock material related to. Continue reading
MC Hammer Previews His WIREDoo Search Engine To Skeptical Media Coverage
MC Hammer previewed a search engine project at the Web 2.0 Summit yesterday called WIREDoo which is in early development. He mentioned that this is one of a number of. Continue reading
SoundOff.fm – Fun Way to Discover & Promote Music
SoundOff.fm launched to the general public late last month as a music discovery game and indie artist promotion site that allows musicians to upload song samples for participants to choose. Continue reading
ChatWithTheBand Facebook Video App Now Available for Musicians’ Pages
We recently offered early admission to artists who wanted to try out ChatWithTheBand, a Facebook app that powers live video chat and listening sessions, and the app is now available. Continue reading
Boom.fm Social Radio: Indie Artists In Social Listening Rooms
boom.fm offers yet another twist on social listening rooms by featuring music uploaded by artists. In addition to finding another way to avoid major label licensing, boom.fm is creating a. Continue reading
Flowd Network Pushes Into U.S., Adds Mike Johns For Hip Hop Outreach
Since our first look at Flowd, back in July, the mobile "Music Lovers' Social Network" has been expanding genres and making moves in the U.S. With an official Stateside launch. Continue reading
exfm Expands From Browser Extension To Social Music Discovery Platform
exfm began life as a Google Chrome extension called ExtensionFM. Now the open web MP3-fueled “social music discovery platform” has a nice website, mobile options, more browser extensions and an. Continue reading
uWall.tv Offers Alternate View Of Music on YouTube
uWall.tv starts off with a splash featuring a home page composed of thumbnails of stars with popular music videos. The site has a variety of avenues for discovering new music. Continue reading
