MySpace Secret Show Announces Next Show

 Click here to add them as a friend and find out who, what, when and where… shhhh!!!

 Photo Source: MySpace

MySpace TV???

Yes, it’s true. MySpace has a page where users can watch and share videos, trailers, movies, TV shows, music videos and clips. Myspace users can also upload these videos on to their personal pages. Types of videos range from animals, comedies and films to games, music and sports.

MySpace Spring Tour

The MySpace Spring Tour will headline with band Justice. Other artists featured on the tour include DJ Mehdi, Fancy, Busy P, Diplo and Chromeo. The tour kicks off this Monday, March  3 in Austin, at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q. The final show will be Monday, March 31 in Los Angeles at the Mayan, but the show is sold out. There is also a chance to win tickets to the shows in Canada. Don’t miss out!

Photo Source: MySpace

Tag, you’re it!

Facebook has a feature that lets users tag their friends and Facebookers in photos. The next question is, “what’s tagging?” Tagging is a term used when a Facebook user has identified a person in their uploaded photos. It also adds an active link to that person’s page. The person’s name will also be highlighted below the image. For example, if someone is interested in seeing more photos of a person, they can click on the photo and it will show other images linked by Facebook users. Anyone can tag a person even if they are not Facebook friends. The purpose of this function is to view more pictures of a person that others have posted. MySpace has also added this function recently.

Shhhh!!! It’s a secret…

MySpace Music has a music page called, MySpace Secret Shows. They actually put on shows that are, well, secret. The last ’secret’ show was Feb. 16th in New Orleans. The show featured hip hop artists, Lil Wayne and Mike Jones. Nearly 400 MySpacers attended the event, which was during the NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans. To find out more about secret shows, the profile has to be added to one’s MySpace friends. MySpace Secret Shows are only advertised on MySpace and will post frequent updates. Click here to add the MySpace Secret Shows page as a friend.

Photo Source: MySpace

MySpace Single of the Week

“Clouds” by Neva Dinova

 Each week MySpace Music gives the spotlight to a new artist with their single so that browsers can check them out and listen to their music. This week features artist Neva Dinova. The band brings a blend of Indie, Afro-beat and Folk Rock sounds. ”Clouds” is the first single off the third album, ‘You May Already be Dreaming’ scheduled to release April 8, 2008.  The album can be pre-ordered here.

 Photo Source: MySpace

 *Currently waiting on response from MySpace in regards to information about the purpose, who picks the “Single of the Week”  and how artists can receive such recognition.

iLike Music!

Source: Facebook

Facebook now has an application called iLike, where you can add music  and videos to your profile page. You can also dedicate songs to your friends and see who’s going to certain concerts. It is also similar to MySpace Music in the way that you can become friends with music artists and get more information about them. Musicians who create a page can get details on their fans’ stats and upload their music and events. There are over six thousand Facebook users who have added this application. Pretty cool.

*Currently waiting for response from Facebook in regards to the application history.

An Epic Artist

Photo by Jorge “JP” Peniche

I had the chance to chat with an upcoming artist named Epic over the weekend via MySpace e-mail by chance. He was currently online at the moment and I sent him a message, giving him background about my class assignment and he agreed to participate. Originally from Southern California, the rap/hip hop artist has been making music for five years but has been a solo artist for one year. Epic, whose real name is Justin Barnette, was given his stage name from his uncle. At the time, he went by another stage name when he recorded with his former group members. He let his uncle hear some of their material. His uncle thought Barnette stood out from the others and that his style was epic. “That word ‘Epic’ stuck in my head and I ended up making [it] my rap name.” said Epic. Epic has also been a MySpaceMusic member since September 2006. He also believes that MySpace Music has helped him gain exposure as an artist. “MySpace has helped me create a fan base and gives me a platform to showcase my talents. It also helps me keep in touch with fans contact promoters, magazines and such.” said Epic.

FAQ’s

Q: What is MySpace?

A: MySpace is an online community that helps you meet other people and network.

Q: What is Facebook?

A: Facebook is an online community that is a social network.

Q: What is Multimedia?

A: Multimedia is a term used for systems that support the use of text, still images, graphics and audio.
Q: What Multimedia types can be used on MySpace/Facebook pages?

A: Photos, graphics, audio and video are some multimedia types that can be used on MySpace/Facebook pages.

Q: How much of multimedia can be uploaded?

A: MySpace can add up to 6 MP3 songs to a page, however the uploader must have rights to use a song. MySpace will also allow you to add as many photos and videos to a page. Facebook does not have a limit to how much multimedia can be added to a page. It is the most popular used site for uploading photos.

Q: What is the purpose of adding multimedia to your MySpace/Facebook pages?

A: The purpose of adding multimedia of your page is to personalize it and also share multimedia with friends (i.e. sharing photos).

Q: Do I have to add multimedia items to a MySpace/Facebook page?

A: No, it is not mandatory to add multimedia to a MySpace/Facebook page. It is optional.

Announcement

My blog will be based on MySpace and Facebook multimedia. I will feature blogs/info from MySpace and Facebook music artists and users as well.