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Music + Technology + Random Nonsense from the Music Industry by Ethan Kaplan, VP Product, Live Nation

Today’s f8

I don’t think its hyperbole to say I was reminded of this when I was watching f8 today.

It seems simple: verbs. But it’s also a statement:

Identity is now externalized, completely and holistically. And it will reside on Facebook.

And you are either a part of this, or you are not.

We’ve now reached our red pill/blue pill moment on the Internet and this will not be as easy of a decision as Mac or PC.

The Stories

I have a lot of R.E.M. stories, most of which I can tell in some version or another. They might be interesting, they might not be, but I’ll get around to telling some of them on this blog. 16 years is a long time to have worked with people you idolize, and I experienced the whole “Almost Famous” thing from beginning to end really.

Anyhow, stories forthcoming, read if you wish.

Thank you R.E.M. For Everything

Today REM called it a day. I’ve known the day was coming for a bit in my heart. I’ll remain friends with everyone in the REM family and wish everyone the best. I owe them all more than I can ever express. The last 16 years of working with them has been an honor.

Not much more I can say.

If you are a fan or if any way effected by the band, leave your thoughts at Thank You REM