BlueTunes: Upload Music, Listen Anywhere
The biggest problem with iTunes has always been that it’s locked down. You can only listen to the music through your personal computer or on an iPod, but what happens when you’re on a library or business computer and restricted from downloading any software? Use BlueTunes.
BlueTunes is a internet music player that lets you upload MP3s from you’re computer and then makes them accessible to any computer with a internet connection. Deezer, another internet player, worked in a similar way, but ended up having trouble with music rights. Deezer is now extremely restricting (most songs are unplayable), something BlueTunes hasn’t had any problems with yet. It’s only a matter of time before the RIAA gets their greedy paws on BlueTunes and turns it into what Deezer has sadly become. Micheal Arrington, of TechCrunch, had this to say about the future of BlueTunes:
BlueTunes says they’ve raised $1.2 million in angel funding. I’m worried about this startup, which provides the same functionality (streaming music) that can be found all over the internet, but requires users to spend time “uploading” music and has a 100% chance of being sued by the RIAA. That $1.2 million isn’t going to be nearly enough to see you through this.”
For the time being, BlueTunes is still up and running and is offering a great service.
The BlueTunes music player is simple in both functionality and looks. The music sounds great for a flash player and the ability to create/edit playlists makes the player something you’ll use frequently. BlueTunes reminds me of when iTunes was first introduced, it just played music, no Genius or video to get in the way.
I recommend BlueTunes and would advise anyone to at least try it out before it’s be hit with the RIAA stick. The first 100 songs are free and then $5 for 500 more songs (about a penny per song). There isn’t much to BlueTunes, but that’s why I like it.
