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Archives for August 2011

Big Country - First Single in 11 years - 79p
First since the death of the late, great Stuart Adamson. Now with Mike Peters (The Alarm) on vocals. The new single is on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Another-Country/dp/B005HNHXUA/ref=pd_sim_sbs_dmusic_t_1 and itunes http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/another-country-single/id457862268 The new song and video can be viewed…
New Red Hot Chilli Peppers Album on iTunes...
available for free streaming. Well for now anyway. You can listen to the whole thing from start to finish for free. It's really good.
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Hi, Watched a programme on Gilbert O'Sullivan last night and thought I'd buy a CD. Does anyone know why the cost of a CD of his is so expensive! One was £68.00! He must be a trillionaire!!!
Legal Downloads- Monthly subsription - Unlimited
Hi Everyone, Could somebody please help? I'm after a legal download site with unlimited downloads for a monthly fee. DOes anyone know of anywhere that do this? I'm a Mobile DJ and the cost of MP3's etc kind of hits me heard in the pocket... Thanks Kelvin
78 r.p.m. records to sell
Hi there, I've got over 100 old 78's I want to sell. Looking through Record Collectors "Rare record guide price" book, they may be worth a few thousand pounds. Where would it be best to sell these? To an independant record shop? Anyone know the best way of going about this? Ideally in the Glasgow area, but any advice is…
What do you guys think of Spotify? Good Deal?
All you frugile music lovers out there! What do you think of services like Spotify. Are the "Unlimited" and "Premium" accounts at spotify a good deal? Or does it not pay out in the long run??
Amazon 2 albums for £10
Amazon are offering 2 MP3 albums for £10 on a large selection of downloads. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=amb_link_160868407_3?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A1322022031%2Cp_n_format_browse-bin%3A78186031&page=1&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1TGTGRRFN4636PVGPJQT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=251154847&pf_rd_i=1322022031 Not got…
anyone taught themselves to play the ukulele?
I'm looking for a project as a focus for my 'me' time over the coming year (i'm a teacher determined to improve my work/life balance). I really fancy learning the ukulele. was just wondering whether anyone here has taught themselves, or plays the Uke? any hints or tips to share?
Help with a 2nd hand ipod touch please!
I am sure I am being daft here but here goes, I have searched the forum for an answer to this but the 2 posts I found, the explanations dont seem to work for me so apologies if I'm being stupid! I have bought a 2nd hand ipod touch from a friend. I have downloaded itunes and connected the ipod in hope of removing some music…
50 MP3 Compilation Albums at £5 at Amazon
Told on the Grabbit Board that this wasn't a grabbit, so posting it here. I think 100 tracks for £5 is good value, depending on whether you want the majority of the tracks. Mostly decent ones and at least one that reviewers say is not by original artists: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.h...37451_26292831
iTunes card
Just been to morrissons and they are selling £25 iTunes card for £20, I know not as good As buy one get one half price but I've been waiting for an offer on them for a while. Hth
Mp3 to Wma Conversion
Can anyone please point me in the direction of a mp3 to wma converter that is free and also free of any rubbish (spam add ons etc etc), that is not too techie.
E: 29/08 £5 off a £25 iTunes gift card @ Co-op - Download Voucher
Co-op Available in participating stores, we have a wide range of gift cards to suit all needs. Right now you can get £5 off any £25 iTunes gift card. Download your coupon below and redeem at the till in participating stores. Download your coupon PDF Download your coupon JPG Buying your iTunes gift card is easy * Download…
Guardian / eMusic Offer - Free 50 MP3s
Go to "www dot guardian dot co dot uk slash offers slash emusic" and signup and you'll get £21 of credit, enough for 50 MP3s from eMusic. Just download your 50 and then cancel. (Sorry for the lack of link, I'm a new user so can't post a link).
Lowest Prices
I know sites like this have probably been posted before, but I found this one really useful as it actually shows me the P&P prices, and also if stock exists.:T its called findmecheaper
itunes
does any one know where there are any offers on itunes vouchers at the mo went to download a film :j and some music
£25 iTunes voucher for £20 @ morrisons
Credit to poster Natfink on HUKD - just spotted it there and can't see it here. Max 6 per customer - makes them same price as argos deal but only have to buy one! link to hukd post - http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/25-itunes-voucher-for-20-morrisons/992217
Deezer
Has anyone tried Deezer.com? i discovered it yesterday when looking for a Spotify alternative and the site seemed to be fully up and running but today the home page is just a holding page and says "Deezer's music services are not yet available in your country". It does give the option of logging in with a test account but…
Hornchurch Live- Free Music Festival in Essex
There's this great free music concert on Saturday 27th August 2011 from 12 noon till 10pm in Harrow Lodge park, Hornchurch, Essex. The line up looks really good, some local bands but also some big names like Hadouken! I'm not sure if I'm able to show the link but if not if you google Hornchurch Live. (without the spaces)…
Save £3 on cd and DVD at bp petrol stations?
Heard that bp have got some deals website where you get £3 Off all cd and DVD including chart stuff till end august??? Has anyone seen it??

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