The Zune Marketplace editorial team, who sit right down the hall from me (hey buddies!) recently got featured in a Seattle P I article: Microsoft, Others, Tap Music Veterans . The team: Check out the article ; a good read, especially if you've ever been curious about the recommendations you'll find when you browse in ZMP. One of the good things about working here is being around people who love music and are passionate about what we're bringing to this space. That, and the free CDs and concert tickets...

Interesting discussions going on about DRM today. Theoretically, it seems like both Steve J and Bill G both agree that the model - at least in its existing form - needs to change. It's one thing on which both executives seem to agree. The difference seems to be in the approach. Rather than issue a manifesto/mandate, we (Microsoft) will continue with our label partners towards our long-standing vision: enabling seamless playback of content in whatever scenarios make sense for the consumer. Of course...

Some folks have pointed out great reviews I didn't like to. What's my excuse for missing them? Well, I've been really busy playing Gears of War working on CES (to which some of you are going, so I'm hoping we can meet up). First off, MakeYouGoHmm 's TDavid** posted a story back in Nov: " Here’s what critics are missing about Zune ." He writes: I’ve been extremely critical of Microsoft in the past on a number of fronts and have absolutely zero problem criticizing them, but instead of being just another...