Volvo to showcase Scandinavian musicians on iTunes. Volvo Cars of North America already offers connectivity for Apple's iPod in its entire 2005 model line. Now the car maker is taking it a step further by showcasing Scandinavian musicians on the iTunes Music Store. The new effort shifts into high gear on March 23, 2005 when Volvo presents a live music event in Times Square called "nu: the sounds of new Scandinavia," featuring performances from Nordic bands like Sahara Hotnights, The Ark and The Drowners. [MacCentral News] comment []2:25:45 PM
Music Buffet: Loading Up for Takeout. Napster To Go, the all-you-can-eat music subscription service, now has three portable players to go with it. Can it challenge the iTunes model, and the iPod[base ']s allure? By By WILSON ROTHMAN. [NYT > Technology] comment []1:29:30 AM