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Title: 8Tracks.com
Post by: CSW on February 24, 2011, 08:21:24 AM
Any FOTs use this site?

I'm on there under CSW14
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: CSW on May 24, 2011, 04:13:16 PM
No takers?

Well I just made a playlist, so what the hell:

http://8tracks.com/csw14/ladies-night (http://8tracks.com/csw14/ladies-night)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: fonpr on May 24, 2011, 04:43:21 PM
I'll give a listen.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: mackro on May 26, 2011, 01:03:25 AM
http://8tracks.com/mackro/mackro-2011-04-17 (http://8tracks.com/mackro/mackro-2011-04-17)

(re: ska tag. there's one early ska/rocksteady track on this.. no Reel Big Fish. Be happy or disappointed, whichever applies)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on May 26, 2011, 08:41:04 AM
It's not blocked at work! Keep making playlists, please!

Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on May 26, 2011, 09:31:19 PM
This is a lot of fun. Here I am: http://8tracks.com/pauldephiladelphia (http://8tracks.com/pauldephiladelphia)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: mackro on May 27, 2011, 04:21:54 AM
It's like muxtape all over again, kinda.

I spin tunes at a place in Seattle every Thursday night. I'll be making weekly mixes that are 8-song snippets.
Here's one from a few hours ago:
http://8tracks.com/mackro/playlist-at-havana-social-club-seattle-2011-05-26 (http://8tracks.com/mackro/playlist-at-havana-social-club-seattle-2011-05-26)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Chris L on May 27, 2011, 06:57:27 PM
I made one! Mostly new-ish stuff I like. I forgot about muxtape before this site and it's a big improvement.

http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/shore (http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/shore)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: TheeChrisDee on May 28, 2011, 12:00:22 PM
This site is great.  Here's what's been rattling around in my brain recently.

http://8tracks.com/theechrisd/there-are-toys-everywhere?mix_set_id=2994495 (http://8tracks.com/theechrisd/there-are-toys-everywhere?mix_set_id=2994495)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 28, 2011, 05:36:44 PM
I made one! Mostly new-ish stuff I like. I forgot about muxtape before this site and it's a big improvement.

http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/shore (http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/shore)

How does this work? I mean, like, how is it legal? I don't need Lars Ulrich coming after me with a broken glass formerly full of chablis.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: mackro on May 28, 2011, 07:36:13 PM
8Tracks is a wiser and better timed muxtape in that they seem to follow DMCA guidelines (like you can't skip more than 3 tracks an hour.)  Also, they obviously have a deal with Amazon, as there's an auto-link to the Amazon Mp3 store for each track. They also must have secured rights to the catalog. I don't know if 8tracks.com is a spinoff of a bigger company that has acquired rights to stream music, but I wouldn't be surprised.

The music industry may still be stubborn, but they have gave in quite a bit to the digitial world far more than they did only a few years ago. Look at the trend of music purchases, and even the music industry had to face reality at some point.

I stress this is my take on it.  I don't know any inside info on 8tracks at all, and I only know a few of the DMCA rules for streaming.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: CSW on May 29, 2011, 05:00:48 PM
I'm glad you guys are getting into this site. I really like it. Thanks for all the follows and plays guys. Think I got you all back.

In terms of the legalities it is all explained here:

http://8tracks.com/licensing (http://8tracks.com/licensing)
http://8tracks.com/copyright (http://8tracks.com/copyright)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Chris L on May 30, 2011, 12:17:08 PM
Threw another one on there: http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/fantasy (http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/fantasy)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: YearRoundSteve on May 30, 2011, 05:17:08 PM
These are all great! i've added every one so far, some great playlists.
Here's mine if anyone's interested:
http://8tracks.com/yearroundsteve (http://8tracks.com/yearroundsteve)

enjoy!
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on May 30, 2011, 11:10:10 PM
I made one.

http://8tracks.com/jonathan_bloom/to-the-ruins-to-the-restroom (http://8tracks.com/jonathan_bloom/to-the-ruins-to-the-restroom)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: CSW on June 01, 2011, 04:02:38 PM
I did a new one. Lo-fi garage punk featuring Nobunny, Nodzzz, Personal & The Pizzas and more

http://8tracks.com/csw14/csw-s-garage-mix-2-june-2011 (http://8tracks.com/csw14/csw-s-garage-mix-2-june-2011)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 02, 2011, 08:57:16 AM
Seriously it's a good thing I got folks to follow because this site is overrun with indie snobs. Try to find a playlist that doesn't have Arcade Fire, Fleet Foxes, Lykke Li or any other Pitchfork cutie. All the people I am following kick ass though!
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: CSW on June 02, 2011, 11:15:48 AM
Seriously it's a good thing I got folks to follow because this site is overrun with indie snobs. Try to find a playlist that doesn't have Arcade Fire, Fleet Foxes, Lykke Li or any other Pitchfork cutie. All the people I am following kick ass though!

I'm with you on that. But that is the major downside to a lot of the internet. Hence why when I find an oasis of cool people, like this forum, it is so enjoyable
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 02, 2011, 12:32:42 PM
I only wish you could repeat tracks that were already played.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 02, 2011, 01:12:07 PM
This guy has good stuff:

http://8tracks.com/clayachee (http://8tracks.com/clayachee)

listening to 1968 now.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: ChipSuey on June 02, 2011, 02:09:20 PM
I've added a bunch of you guys...this seems like a good way to waste some time/improve my life.
I made a first mix, which basically amounts to my brain on shuffle and scanning my library and going "hey, let's try this".....

http://8tracks.com/chipsuey/it-s-possible-this-is-going-to-make-you-angry (http://8tracks.com/chipsuey/it-s-possible-this-is-going-to-make-you-angry)

It's probably not as eclectic as I think it is.  See what you think.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: ChipSuey on June 02, 2011, 06:37:14 PM
I've made a few mixes and added the people I've seen posting in here to follow, I'll be checking out your stuff as time goes on.  The stuff I've thrown up there is what I've got on my work computer, so it's a bit of a mixed bag.  But I had fun putting it together.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Key Loser on June 03, 2011, 10:56:45 AM
Here are two. more to come

http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/transparent-day-us (http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/transparent-day-us)
http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/70s-british-rock (http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/70s-british-rock)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: ChrisRawk on June 03, 2011, 02:49:48 PM
This site is cool!

Here's a mix I made:

http://8tracks.com/chrisneri/outlaws-and-folkers (http://8tracks.com/chrisneri/outlaws-and-folkers)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: TheeChrisDee on June 05, 2011, 12:56:23 PM
Just posted a new mix, a bit different from my earlier offering.

http://8tracks.com/theechrisd/songs-for-a-southern-summer?mix_set_id=2994495 (http://8tracks.com/theechrisd/songs-for-a-southern-summer?mix_set_id=2994495)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: zaxxon25 on June 06, 2011, 07:19:54 AM
I try to put up one a week featuring new-ish releases ...

http://8tracks.com/zaxxon25 (http://8tracks.com/zaxxon25)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 06, 2011, 12:35:51 PM
It'd be sweet if there were a phone app for this.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: ChipSuey on June 06, 2011, 12:50:32 PM
It'd be sweet if there were a phone app for this.

It's apparently just a radio style player though...I don't think you can upload from your phone or anything, but you can listen in.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8tracks-radio/id346194763?mt=8 (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8tracks-radio/id346194763?mt=8)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 06, 2011, 12:52:42 PM
It'd be sweet if there were a phone app for this.

It's apparently just a radio style player though...I don't think you can upload from your phone or anything, but you can listen in.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8tracks-radio/id346194763?mt=8 (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8tracks-radio/id346194763?mt=8)

That's what I meant. But I got a smartphone:(
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: amiright?? on June 06, 2011, 04:45:10 PM
I don't think you can use it to follow people, either...
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 06, 2011, 08:18:37 PM
Some fresh tunes for you guys: http://8tracks.com/pauldephiladelphia/jesus-fever (http://8tracks.com/pauldephiladelphia/jesus-fever)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Key Loser on June 08, 2011, 10:18:25 AM
afro funk, etc
http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/best-of-africa (http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/best-of-africa)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 08, 2011, 03:07:46 PM
afro funk, etc
http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/best-of-africa (http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/best-of-africa)

I am dumb. Can you really only upload 2 songs at a time?
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Key Loser on June 08, 2011, 04:07:15 PM
afro funk, etc
http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/best-of-africa (http://8tracks.com/bwolf23/best-of-africa)

I am dumb. Can you really only upload 2 songs at a time?

No, there is a minimum of 8 songs. You can actually select all the songs you want to upload and it will queue them up. Its pretty simple
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Chris L on June 12, 2011, 04:30:48 PM
Here's another one:
http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/matinee (http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/matinee)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Matt on June 12, 2011, 05:28:09 PM
Can you do single-artist mixes? 'Cause I got a Steely Dan one that'll knock you on your ass.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Chris L on June 12, 2011, 06:20:51 PM
Can you do single-artist mixes? 'Cause I got a Steely Dan one that'll knock you on your ass.

There's a two-song-per-artist limit, I believe.
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: Chris L on August 04, 2011, 04:15:43 PM
Back from the dead. New mix starts off with a doo wop classic.
http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/catalina-caper (http://8tracks.com/cdobbs1879/catalina-caper)
Title: Re: 8Tracks.com
Post by: nec13 on August 15, 2011, 10:40:32 PM
http://8tracks.com/nec13/transatlantic-feedback (http://8tracks.com/nec13/transatlantic-feedback)

I took a stab at this. Nothing particularly obscure or ground-breaking. Just some decent music.