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October 23, 2007
Wisin y Yandel Zune
We recently partnered with Reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel , and as part of the partnership, we'll be releasing a custom Zune 30 GB. The custom Zune 30 GB goes on sale October 29, and comes preloaded with the new album Wisin vs. Yandel Los Extraterrestres
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:09 AM
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May 16, 2007
Zune Partnering with Ladytron
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For those of you who've visted Zune Marketplace this week, you may have noticed we have an exlusive Ladytron remix EP. Just like we've partnered with MIMs , we're partnering with Ladytron, in support of their tour. Check the Ladytron tour poster: The
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:36 PM
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May 01, 2007
Zune Gets Gallo Catalog Exclusive
Today we're issuing a press release announcing an exclusive partnership with Gallo Music Group . Fifty albums spanning nearly eight decades of South African music will be available for a la carte and Zune Pass subscription downloads on Zune Marketplace
Tuesday, May 01, 2007 8:12 PM
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March 15, 2007
SXSW Day 1.3
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Greetings fromm the music capitol of the world! I'm taking a break from shows at the Fader Fort to check in and give an update. First and foremost: I met Lily Allen! She played last night at The Zune NME showcase at Stubb 's. (photo credit Ms E.) As for
Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:23 PM
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December 12, 2006
Tip: Media Center Recorded Content on Zune (and a favor granted)
Both David and Bill from the Zune team (high-five!) post how to take your Media Center recorded content and load it onto your Zune. Having just watched some episodes of The Office on my Zune, I *highly* recommend this. Other than the fact that Zune comes
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 9:26 PM
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November 13, 2006
Hello from Seattle: Zune Launch Party
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What a day. The day for me started off with breakfast at Minnie's (I had the Benedict) I handed out Zune devices to all the winners. (both from Crunchgear's contest and from the Secret Machines Myspace contest ) and gave a little demo. Then it was off
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:25 AM
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November 12, 2006
Trip Recap
Sooo. . . How have you beeee'eeeen? I'm back from LA. I was going to draft up a comprehensive review of our LA event, but I would instead direct you to these Zune site reactions. 'Rama , The Scene , and The Sphere all post their impressions of the LA
Monday, November 13, 2006 1:51 AM
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November 09, 2006
Zune Launch Parties
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I've got info on all the Zune Launch Parties. We've got one in Atlanta , Chicago , Seattle , LA , NYC , and Miami (link going up later today). Check this site tomorrow for details.
Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:08 AM
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November 07, 2006
Attention LA people - Come to a Zune preview event.
Next Thursday night (11/9), you can come to LA to check out Zune and hang out with some other folks on the Zune team. We'll also have some music there: Jason Bentley and Bitter:Sweet . If you live in the area, and want to check out Zune, email me at askzune
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:52 AM
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November 04, 2006
CMJ Trip Report: Day 3
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Hello again from NYC. Yesterday was a packed day - all about music. We booked Colin Meloy from The Decemberists to play an accoustic set at Piano's . Piano's also provided a hearty breakfast: delicious. We also had a kiosk set up for attendees to check
Saturday, November 04, 2006 9:20 AM
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November 02, 2006
Zune.net; Zune-Arts.net: Live
For everybody asking, you can now go to Zune.net . You can also go see Lion and Gazelle: (CSS rocks) Soon it'll go live at Zune-arts.net . And hey, did anyone see this poll ? Interesting. . .
Thursday, November 02, 2006 6:26 AM
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October 20, 2006
LoveFoxxx's Graphic Art Skills
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First off, I know that I've been put on the academic probation list here at Blog State University. I'll know more after I meet with vice-principal Allard. (I owe Dodge credit for this line of joke. He's funnier than me) . Anyways, I wanted to show you
Friday, October 20, 2006 10:51 AM
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October 13, 2006
CSS Pays the Zune Team a Visit
The CSS tourbus stopped by our building today, wanted to drop some photos: (try playing where's Waldo/Cesar here) (me and CSS) Ok, hope everyone has a great weekend. Take care! ( edit: Friday 10/20: fixed broken links. . . (I think)
Friday, October 13, 2006 3:41 PM
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October 10, 2006
. . . Ever Do That?
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Last night that song Cheated Hearts came on the radio as I turned onto my street. I drove around the block until the song ended. Have you ever done that? For what song would you circle a few times around the block? I know it's been a long time, but things
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:06 PM
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October 03, 2006
Gamertag Radio Asks Me About Zune (Interview)
I sat down talked w/ my buddy Godfree from Gamertag Radio last week. You know, about Zune this and Zune that, and about music. He's a gamer first and a music/hip-hop guy second, so he spends the first part of the interview talking about a Wii event. As
Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:43 AM
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