Definitely Check this one out… Amazon’s MP3 store is quickly gaining grounds on iTunes and I personally have bought many tracks from Amazon lately just because of the selection and cheaper price.

Make sure you check out Radiohead, Bon Iver, Snow Patrol, Fleet Foxes and one of my fave’s Rise Against… Check them out here.

Me, I’ve got a couple of goals. I gotta drop 20+ pounds or else I’m gonna be taking blood pressure pills by March. I’ve got to focus on where I’m heading- as a husband, a father, a small business owner, as an employee and as a creative mind that likes to dream… big.

I’ve heard a lot of complaints about 2008- yes, it was a tough year but it was a great year as well. I say we look forward and find the positive things we can do to make 2009 rock.

Here’s to 2009 and making it rock! It’s up to you!

I just wanted to say thanks for all the support and nice things you guys have said about Tone Box Digital. I know we are on the right track and believe we have created a new business model for the music business… one that allows bands to make a living doing what they love, making great music!

It’s not over yet- so vote here! But I just wanted to say Thanks for all the support!

Come join the party! If we aren’t live, feel free to vote and leave a comment letting us know you voted so we can enter you to win the stuff!!!

Thanks!!!

This week is a mixed bag.  Not saying these are all great, but knowing we all have different tastes in music I wanted to put up some options!  Enjoy.

First up is a band that walks the Shoegazer style of Pavement & Sonic Youth… The band is called Light Sleepers and I do dig this track!

Light Sleepers
“Sandrine’s Paris” (mp3)
from “We Are Gathering Dust”
(Smalltown America)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Puretracks
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Another cool pop/alt track… notice the Pop is first. Mellow but good.

Kiss Me At The Gate
“The Very Thought of You” (mp3)
from “Tape & Scissors”
(Superphonic Records)

More On This Album

A little Canada action, eh? In the sort of emo/punk rock style… good track.
Passenger Action
“This Position” (mp3)
from “Acoustic Blueprints”
(Smallman)

More On This Album

Enjoy!

10.  Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV

9.   U2 - Joshua Tree

8.   Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend

7.   The Beatles - The White Album

6.   Guns N’ Roses - Appetite For Destruction

5.   Beastie Boys - License To Ill

4.   Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

3.   Pixies - Surfer Rosa & Come On Pilgrim (duel set)

2.   Michael Jackson - Thriller

Michael wouldn’t let me embed his video- but here’s a link to Youtube.

1.   Nirvana - Nevermind

There you have it.  That’s my every day list I’d say.  Yes, go ahead and judge me– it’s ok, I probably don’t like everything that you do! But that is the joy of it, right? Those artists are in my playlists all the time- usually mixed up with some new artists.  Maybe I’ll compile my favorite tracks of 2008 at some point… maybe.

What about you?  What are your favorite albums that didn’t come out in 2008?

So what do we do? Nothing. We are going to keep voting and doing this thing with integrity. Tone Box Digital and myself are unwilling to find a way to “beat the system”. We’ve received over a 1000 votes from fans and friends and we are super excited to know we have support in all we do.

What can you do? Keep voting. Spread the word and let’s find a way to win by true votes by the people. Over the next two weeks we have two newsletters going out and a possible feature on a very large music site- This will be more great exposure- it doesn’t mean votes and it doesn’t mean winning but it does mean we are spreading the Tone Box model.

If you are spreading the word, I appreciate all you are doing.  Please make sure you join our Facebook group: “I Voted For Tone Box Digital @ Wired.com“.  Share on the wall how you are spreading the word and you could get a $30 gift card to iTunes, Amazon.com or Starbucks.

Thanks again for all you guys are doing!!!

VOTE FOR TONE BOX DIGITAL HERE!!!

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Valencia
“The Space Between” (mp3)
from “This Could Be A Possibility”
(I Surrender Records)
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Buy at Napster
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Can someone please tell me why I love this track??? It’s pretty addicting and keeps showing up on the playlist!

Santogold
“L.E.S Artistes” (mp3)
from “L.E.S Artistes”
(Lizard King)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
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Blue Giant
“Blue Sunshine” (mp3)
from “Target Heart EP”
(Amore!Phonics)
Buy at Amore!Phonics - buy direct from the artist!
Buy at Blue Giant CDs and Vinyl!
Buy at eMusic Selects Blue Giant!
More On This Album

Tone Box Digital is an indie label and distribution service for the arts.  We currently distribute and market over 25 artists and are working on digital distribution for independent films and shorts.  Unlike the other competitors, Tone Box Digital is funded by one individual.  No backers.  No investors. No deep pockets.  Just one individual, me. That’s not me complaining, I am 100% proud that Tone Box has survived this long and has been making a profit (small as is) since it was launched in late 2003.  What’s the coolest thing about Tone Box?  The best part is that the artists make more money than anyone in the chain.  This gives them the opportunity to make a living at what they do best.

I’d like to ask you to take a minute or two and go vote for Tone Box and all that I am trying to accomplish.

It’s real simple.  Go to this Link.  Check out the video… have a giggle or two at my chattering and then vote!

To vote hit the red button with the arrow above it.  It’s right beside my video to the left.

Thanks for all the support and help over the years.  I couldn’t have done any of this without my friends, family and most importantly the artists that have let me be a part of their music.