Columnist Matthew Moyer takes a look at the work of the late Rozz Williams, front man for Christian Death, as well as a pivotal figure in the American gothic and dark alternative genres.
Beta Testers Weigh In On Hoopla
By on April 29, 2013
Hoopla, Midwest Tape’s pay-per-circulation media streaming service for public libraries, has been in beta-testing mode for close to two months, and early reports of both the service overall and its mobile applications have been positive.
Iowa City Library Launches Local Music Project
By on June 26, 2012 1 Comment
When the Iowa City Public Library (ICPL) launched its Local Music Project at music.icpl.org, a groundbreaking effort that makes the music of local musicians freely available to Iowa City library cardholders, it may not have expected the nationwide interest it received. The Project made waves around the country, getting the attention of librarian.net and other venues, despite being only a few weeks old. So far, there are 49 albums available, and the list is growing.
Rock Hall of Fame Opens Library
By on April 4, 2012
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, will open its Library and Archives to the public in a new four-story, $12 million facility on the Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus, about two miles from the Museum. An invitation-only grand opening featuring a panel discussion, ribbon cutting, and reception will be [...]
LC's National Jukebox: Fascinating… and Uncomfortable
By on May 13, 2011
The Library of Congress (LC) unveiled its online National Jukebox this week, and it has so far proved to be a popular treasure trove of turn-of-the-century recorded music. More than 250,000 streams have been played in just the first few days of operation, according to the LC. It’s an indication of a lot of early [...]
