More music on the The Internet Archive

Brewster Kahle reports on updates to the music collection on The Internet Archive
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RipTunes

RipTunes - a music search and download app that lets you find music on YouTube and download it to your computer, automatically converted to MP3 format. Simply type in the name of the artist or song and the program will return a list of results from which you can choose the songs to download. The downloaded files will be saved in your default Music folder and can also be accessed from a built-in library view
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How to (legally) boost your music library without spending a dime

The music industry has changed a lot since MP3 players came around. Now we have thousands of digital stores, streaming services, blogs, and artist curated websites dishing out free music all the time. It's easier than ever to create a massive music library without spending a dime. Here's how to do it
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Music stars in piracy plea to PM (UK)

Some of the biggest names in British music have written to David Cameron calling for a crackdown on illegal file-sharing. Lord (Andrew) Lloyd-Webber, Sir Elton John and Simon Cowell are among those who claim the UK economy could be boosted by stronger copyright laws to protect the music industry. They have urged the Prime Minister to implement the Digital Economy Act 2010 to ensure internet service providers, search engines and online advertisers protect consumers from illegal sites
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Kitty Wells, country music star, dies at 92

Kitty Wells, the "Queen of Country Music," has died at her home in Nashville surrounded by family members, of complications from a stroke. She was 92
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Deep Purple's Jon Lord dead at 71

Deep Purple's Jon Lord has died of cancer at the age of 71
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The Rolling Stones: 50 (Somerset House, UK)

On 12 July 1962 the Rolling Stones went on stage for the first time at the Marquee Club in London's Oxford Street. A phenomenal 50 years later, and to celebrate this milestone, a free photographic exhibition documenting the last half-century will occupy the East Wing Galleries, looking back at their astounding career. With privileged access to a wealth of unseen and rare material, this one-off exhibition will include over seventy prints ranging from reportage photography, live concert and studio session images, to contact sheets, negative strips and outtakes from every period of the band's history – from performing in the smallest blues clubs to the biggest stadium tours of all time. Limited edition prints, copies of the book and other items will be available to buy. This exhibition coincides with the release of the book by the same name, published by Thames & Hudson. 13 July - 27 August 2012
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Musicpad

A new social network for music and music video fans, called MusicPad, aims to create a cool new way for members to enjoy music and videos online with friends
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