Deconstructing Trailers

A great article from the New York Times explores how trailers make use of the source film.  It includes insight into the thinking behind the trailer from the trailer editors.

U2 and Apple - the story that keeps on giving

There's a wealth of stuff available on this story.  This image highlights lots of the issues that can be found in U2's decision to release their new album for free through iTunes.

iPods have been made obsolete. What of the value of music?

There's a tremendous article in Wired magazine on the end of the iPod, which, as of this week, Apple are no longer selling. It's particularly useful to help you understand how the value of music has changed as technology has changed. Read it here.

Why is vinyl so popular again?

Need new Radiohead music? There's an app for that.

Having released a whole album via their website a few years ago, Radiohead have now used their app to give fans a chance to hear their first new music in three years. Another example of how digital technology is fundamentally changing the distribution and promotion of music. Read this article to find out more, including interactive features that are built into the listening experience.