Digital Music Services

Internet Radio Gets a Stay of Execution

Heat Rave

Ten summers that rocked.

Mejia

Ten summers that rocked.

When Online Got Off Base

Or: How Mark Cuban would have--and could have?--saved the music biz

Fuck You; Pay Me!

At MIDEM 2001 it's no more Mr. Nice Download

Ransom Notes

Can one man convince millions of people to pay for their "free" music?

MP3 of the Day: "Right on the Money" by the Pretty Faces

It may seem like there's been a blog avalanche on Crossfade about the Pretty Faces, but it's because they deserve it. The Boca-based quartet is one of Palm Beach County's best-kept rock secrets -- a welcome, refreshing blast for fans of the Kinks, the Raspberries, Badfinger, and any number of other ... More >>

eMusic Sells Out to Major Record Labels

Jeremy Hall via Flickr​​We're an honest bunch at Crossfade and we do not condone illegally downloading music. It's understood that musicians -- like writers -- struggle financially, and supporting independent music by purchasing records or attending shows is the ultimate display of artistic cama ... More >>

No Age, Best Coast, and Sonny & the Sunsets Hit SoBe for eMusic Road Show February 4 to 8

Best Coast in Miami?! Well, kinda.​Now wait a second before you shit your hipster pants 'cause this blog's headline is somewhat misleading. In case you got the wrong idea, those awesomely amazing bands we just namedropped won't be performing live in concert at your favorite SoBe hangout this week ... More >>

Steve Jobs' Top Ten Contributions to Music

Via Mike Matas on FacebookSteve Jobs goofing off with PhotoBooth 2005.​Steve Jobs, one of the greatest innovators of both the 20th and 21st Centuries is dead. But his name will ring out eternally through history. 'Cause damn, that motherfucker changed the world and shit.  iTunes is just one o ... More >>