Keep your eyes on the App Store – the iPhone application for Spotify is coming.
You’ll be able to stream your playlists, synched with your desktop account, cache upto 3,333 tracks and search the library of albums and artists.
The question right now is “Will Apple approve it?”. Given their recent dealings with Google Voice, there’s every chance they could refuse the Spotify application, as you could argue it duplicates the fucntionality of the iTunes store – it certainly could steal some of Apple’s thunder and revenue in this regard.
If however the app gets through, it could be a great thing for iPhone users, and cement Spotify’s position in the industry. Coupled with the recent $50m investment into the company, this has the potential to change the US market if they are able to open the service to American users.
I’ve upgraded to Spotify premium in anticipation of the app’s release. Check back here for updates as it happens!
Here’s a selection of tracks to check out. Add them to your playlist for the week, and check out the Digital Buzzard playlist on Spotify while you’re at it!
Florence & The Machine – Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)
Great new single from the up and coming Florence. Definite touch of Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane) in her voice. Florence will be playing a bunch of festivals this year, including Lovebox in London’s Victoria Park
Website / Youtube / Myspace
Fat Freddy’s Drop – Cay’s Crays
This is the song that introduced me to Fat Freddy’s Drop, a 6-piece Dub/Reggae group from New Zealand. Just released a new album, Dr Boondigga and the Big BW, which has been 2 years in the making. Also playing at Lovebox this year.
Website / Youtube / Myspace
Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip – Beat That My Heart Skipped
Essex Hip-Hop Duo, spoken word meets electronic beats. The pair’s album Angles covers a variety of musical genres and styles, but Scroobius’ witty lyrics feature throughout, whilst Dan Le Sac provides the samples and backing tracks.
Website / Youtube / Myspace
DJ Format – 3 Feet Deep
More UK Hip Hop, this time from Southampton. DJ Format (Matt Ford) teams up with Abdominal and D-Sisive for this energetic rap battle. Awesome video from Keith Schofield
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Wolfram Alpha has launched – a day earlier than expected, but it’s live. Go there now, and let us know what you think in the comments.
For more information on Wolfram Alpha, see my earlier post.
