«Celestial Jukebox»

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In 2008, this is all going to change.  We are now starting to see the next generation of music apps hit the web that no longer are beholden to the rules of Internet radio. These  music apps allow you to play any song you want, at anytime for free. Some notable next generation music apps that offer play on demand are Finetune, Jango, The Hype Machine, Grooveshark, and  seeqpod.  Spotify (in private beta) is extremely nice.  Over the next 6 months, we will see even more music apps released that let you listen to any song you want.

In the book ‘The future of music', authors Kusek and Leonhard write about a future where music 'flows like water'.  Where all songs are playable, on demand, anytime.  This is the Celestial Jukebox - the great jukebox in the sky that is ready to play any song you want.  2008 will be the year of the Celestial Jukebox - at least if you are sitting at your computer, You will be able to listen to virtually any song that you want, on demand.  The only time you will need to pay for music is if you want to listen to it on your iPod or your living room stereo.  And of course, in the not too distant future,  all of our devices will be connected to the net - when this happens, the Celestial Jukebox will really exist.  We will be able to listen to any song, at any time, at any place, on any device. » (ALBINIAK, Matt, The Celestial Jukebox is here May 24, 2008)