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I discovered, thanks to the wonderful Computer Music Magazine, that Pandora’s doors are still open to those in the UK. This is excellent news for everybody, as it is by far the finest music recommendation service that exists. Today, however, Pandora is silent. Why?

I’m sorry to say that today Pandora, along with most Internet radio sites, is going off the air in observance of a Day Of Silence. We are doing this to bring to your attention a disastrous turn of events that threatens the existence of Pandora and all of internet radio. We need your help.

Fees to keep Pandora airing will not only triple, but will retroactively triple for the past 18 months thanks to a bill currently before the US Congress. This would bankrupt even a strongly profitable company, something which Pandora is not.

If you live in the US, you can find your Congresspersons and their phone numbers by entering your zip code here. Also, no matter where you live, you can visit Save Net Radio and follow the fight.

P.S. Thanks to Wilson for some stylesheet edits.

Folks, I want to sit you down and have a talk. I am selling a CD. This does not mean that I have abandoned you, oh no! I will still be providing plenty of free music for you all. This CD is not album #3 - it is an EP. You can see a button to buy it over there on the left, or, if you want more information on the disc, you can go to its page.

On this disc, you will find uncompressed versions of four songs you know (including a slight remix/remaster of Rid Of You) and three new songs you don’t, including that nine-minute thing I was referring to in the last post, not featuring The Rumored End.

Papa needs a new pair of shoes.

Also coming up, a set at the Musician in Leicester where I will be giving Rid Of You and Charlotte their live acoustic debuts. I will let you all know how it goes.

Also also, I have set up a YouTube channel. This means a few acoustic videos from me as well as music videos put together by anyone who wishes to. Want to have a shot? Make a video and give me the YouTube link! Available so far: Rid Of You, Acoustic.

I also want to thank everyone out there who listens to me for your support. It really means a lot to me.