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Monday, May 31, 2010
Congratulations to our iTunes Gift Certificate winner!
Congratulations to Christina B.! Her name was drawn for an iTunes Gift Certificate! Thanks to all our listeners who signed up for the e-newsletter last week!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
DMPulse E-newsletter sign-up contest!
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Don't Stop Believin'
Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Sting, Lady Gaga, Blondie and Shirley Bassey perform Journey's "Don't Stop Believin"
Monday, May 3, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Listen to: Free Energy - Free Energy
Free Energy - Free Energy by SUPMAG
Catch them as part of Daytrotter's Barnstormer III concert series starting next week.
Catch them as part of Daytrotter's Barnstormer III concert series starting next week.
Spoon Headlining 80/35 Festival in Des Moines
July 3 & 4th in Des Moines
Tickets on sale now at MidwestTix or by phone (515) 244-2771
80/35 website
Tickets on sale now at MidwestTix or by phone (515) 244-2771
80/35 website
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Listener Survey
Click here to take survey
Recently, I used this space to talk about the struggles of internet radio stalwart WOXY. All net radio stations, and many web-based services in general are struggling to stay alive.
So how is DMPulse doing? In January, I paid the royalties for the year: $2,000. I spend $50/month for new music, a music scheduling software package and hosting. I receive $15-20/month in rewards from Live365. Music downloads through the weekly e-newsletter and on this website have generated about $20 in revenue this year.
So why am I telling you this?
I believe that DMPulse listeners care about the station and want to see it continue. And I am more-than-willing to continue to spend 15 hours a week on the station. It really doesn't seem like work most of the time!
Many online "business models" are centered around keeping the site's content from people that aren't paying or guilting users into paying a small amount each month.
While those may work for some, I believe that many DMPulse listeners will support the station financially if they receive benefits beyond the great music you hear each day.
It centers around these questions:
Would I miss DMPulse if it were gone?
Have I discovered great music on DMPulse?
Does DMPulse make my day better?
Here's my thesis:
DMPulse listeners can listen for free. If you answer 'yes' to the questions above, than I believe you should consider supporting DMPulse with your dollars. While anyone can listen to DMPulse, I believe those that support it should receive something beyond the great station many of you listen to for 30 hours a week or more.
I am thinking about putting together "packages" at different levels of support. So, a listener that gives $75 receives more than someone giving $25.
Each of these levels would have benefits associated. Here's where you come in: I need your help to determine what additional benefits supporters of the station receive. Please go here to take another survey and give me your feedback on the ideas I have.
Thanks in advance for your help. And know that I want to be able to continue to keep DMPulse going. Together, we will come up with special benefits that will reward you for believing in the station.
As always, share your thoughts with me.
Send questions or comments to: Jay AT dmpulse.com
Recently, I used this space to talk about the struggles of internet radio stalwart WOXY. All net radio stations, and many web-based services in general are struggling to stay alive.
So how is DMPulse doing? In January, I paid the royalties for the year: $2,000. I spend $50/month for new music, a music scheduling software package and hosting. I receive $15-20/month in rewards from Live365. Music downloads through the weekly e-newsletter and on this website have generated about $20 in revenue this year.
So why am I telling you this?
I believe that DMPulse listeners care about the station and want to see it continue. And I am more-than-willing to continue to spend 15 hours a week on the station. It really doesn't seem like work most of the time!
Many online "business models" are centered around keeping the site's content from people that aren't paying or guilting users into paying a small amount each month.
While those may work for some, I believe that many DMPulse listeners will support the station financially if they receive benefits beyond the great music you hear each day.
It centers around these questions:
Would I miss DMPulse if it were gone?
Have I discovered great music on DMPulse?
Does DMPulse make my day better?
Here's my thesis:
DMPulse listeners can listen for free. If you answer 'yes' to the questions above, than I believe you should consider supporting DMPulse with your dollars. While anyone can listen to DMPulse, I believe those that support it should receive something beyond the great station many of you listen to for 30 hours a week or more.
I am thinking about putting together "packages" at different levels of support. So, a listener that gives $75 receives more than someone giving $25.
Each of these levels would have benefits associated. Here's where you come in: I need your help to determine what additional benefits supporters of the station receive. Please go here to take another survey and give me your feedback on the ideas I have.
Thanks in advance for your help. And know that I want to be able to continue to keep DMPulse going. Together, we will come up with special benefits that will reward you for believing in the station.
As always, share your thoughts with me.
Send questions or comments to: Jay AT dmpulse.com
Monday, April 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
New song from The National
The National has their new song "Bloodbuzz Ohio" available for download on their website. Their new album "High Violet" is in stores May 11.
The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio by nmemagazine
The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio by nmemagazine
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thoughts on WOXY
Last week marked the shuttering of WOXY, the legendary broadcast-turned-internet ratio station. While WOXY has survived previous trials, and may again rise from the ashes, it strikes me as blow to free internet radio, made by real live human beings.
One of the main selling point for fans of WOXY was something novel in the world of net radio--DJs. Especially DJs that chose their own music. I read this week that Pandora may account for 44% of all internet radio listening if payments to SoundExchange are a fair measure. While there are real people categorizing the music for Pandora, your individual playlist isn't touched by human hands. Their Music Genome Project is certainly fascinating, but many DMPulse listeners seem to have found the service to be cold and predictable.
Mark R. Collins, writing for the Huffington Post, stands in support of WOXY and poses the question: "if Woxy.com, one of the first stations to move to an online-only broadcast, and arguably one of the most popular internet radio stations, isn't able to hack it even with commercial backing then what does the future of online radio hold?"
Here at DMPulse, we've had a great seven days. Perhaps the best week listenership-wise in a few years. Surely we have benefited from WOXY's demise as listeners are searching for a new indie rock station. I think WOXY listeners will find something to like here, but Mr. Collins' question still remains.
One of the main selling point for fans of WOXY was something novel in the world of net radio--DJs. Especially DJs that chose their own music. I read this week that Pandora may account for 44% of all internet radio listening if payments to SoundExchange are a fair measure. While there are real people categorizing the music for Pandora, your individual playlist isn't touched by human hands. Their Music Genome Project is certainly fascinating, but many DMPulse listeners seem to have found the service to be cold and predictable.
Mark R. Collins, writing for the Huffington Post, stands in support of WOXY and poses the question: "if Woxy.com, one of the first stations to move to an online-only broadcast, and arguably one of the most popular internet radio stations, isn't able to hack it even with commercial backing then what does the future of online radio hold?"
Here at DMPulse, we've had a great seven days. Perhaps the best week listenership-wise in a few years. Surely we have benefited from WOXY's demise as listeners are searching for a new indie rock station. I think WOXY listeners will find something to like here, but Mr. Collins' question still remains.
Phantogram - As Far As I Can See
As Far As I Can See by Phantogram
Download now or listen on posterous
06-As-Far-As-I-Can-See.mp3 (8189 KB) Download now or listen on posterous
Another track from this duo from Upstate New York!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Welcome WOXY listeners!
Unfortunately, another great internet radio station has gone silent, as WOXY shut down on Tuesday. If you enjoyed WOXY's focus on new music, check out DMPulse.
Click here to listen to DMPulse!
Click here to listen to DMPulse!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Phantogram - When I'm Small
When I'm Small by Phantogram
Download now or listen on posterous
Phantogram - When I'm Small.mp3 (9733 KB) Download now or listen on posterous
This duo from upstate New York got lots of love from DMPulse listeners this week!
Big Star - Thirteen
A few weeks ago, I highlighted Big Star on the DMPulse weekly newsletter. With last week's news on the passing of Alex Chilton, here's one of Big Star's very best tracks "Thirteen".
Sunday, March 7, 2010
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