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    Join Flattr, Pirate Bay Co-Founder’s Micro-Payment Platform

    The social micropayment platform (that’s what Flattr is) has finally opened to the public this month, so now you don’t need an invite to give support to the sites you visit (like this one) with real money or to add the Flattr button to your own blog.

  • Slash Arcade Rocker: The Real Rhythm Game Deal
    Slash Arcade Rocker: The Real Rhythm Game Deal

    Here goes some real Arcade rock n’ roll. This week, Ultimate Guitar’s Mobile Development Division released Slash’s Arcade Rocker, a groundbreaking music/rhythm mobile app game featuring songs of the legendary guitar icon.

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    Top 10 Mistakes Musicians Make Trying To Get Into Music Business

    If you want to become successful in the music industry, there many things you need to know and do. But even if you get all that right, you can prevent yourself from reaching big success by making critical mistakes along the way.

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Join Flattr, Pirate Bay Co-Founder’s Micro-Payment Platform

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