What's New?

There has been an ebb and flow of events surrounding the plight of internet radio over the last few months. We are still essentially at a standstill. I really don't feel like going into all of the details, but basically what is happening is that the negotiations with Sound Exchange are pretty much of a joke. They put small webcasters out of business in about three years and the only way the big boys get a break is if they only play those artists represented by Sound Exchange. The Internet Radio Equality Act will be the only saving grace, and right now it appears to be doomed and headed into the black hole of United States Congress inaction.

The bottom line is that the freedom and opportunity that was supposed to be the future of the internet is coming to an end as the corporate world is throwing its political influence, money and lawyers around. If Net Neutrality is not supported and upheld, it's all over. Big business will have won and effectively neutered the internet for their profit.

Now for some music news. John Fogerty, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen all have new records coming out in early October - I guess it's ol' fogey rocker month... The Sound Cellar is featuring cuts from these new albums. Rumor is, from those who have heard it, Springsteen's new album promises to be a keeper. For more info on these releases head over to Ron's Music Stuff Blog.

Order Springsteen's, Young's and Fogerty's new albums below and support The Sound Cellar.