New Platinum Blonde CD

Platinum Blonde fans can now pre-order "Now And Never", the band’s new studio album, from Amazon.ca and Maple Music.

The first single off the album single, "Beautiful", is currently available at

August 6th, 2012 1 Comment Random Bump Rob McIntyre

Hysteria’s 25th Anniversary

Def Leppard’s “Hysteria” was released 25 years ago, today. And though this isn’t a Canadian album, I thought I’d bump it because is is one of my favorite metal albums of all time.

Unfortunately the album is unavailable online due to a dispute in-between the band and it’s label. But live performances of many of the hits found on this album have been released on Mirror Ball – Live & More.

Mirror Ball - Live & More - Def Leppard

August 3rd, 2012 Comments Off on Hysteria’s 25th Anniversary Random Bump Rob McIntyre

More Music Gift Card Offers

You can get $10 off a $50 iTunesicon card starting Friday at Metro stores in Ontario. This offer is valid until August 9th, 2012.

$50 iTunesicon cards will also be on sale at some Best Buy Canada stores for $39 on Friday. This sale will also expire on August 9th, 2012.

August 2nd, 2012 Comments Off on More Music Gift Card Offers Consumer Information, Music Technology, Random Bump Rob McIntyre

Cloud Service Updates

Amazon.com has updated their Cloud service with a new system that scans and matches a person’s iTunesicon and Windows Media Player music library.

This enables users of their Cloud service to listen to music they have in their library though the service for $25 per year, without the inconvenience of uploading. But this service in unfortunately not yet available to Canadians.

iTunesicon, on the other hand, has expanded their American Match service to include films. And like Amazon.com they will likely need to negotiate with the film companies to obtain the rights to offer the service to Canadians.

August 1st, 2012 Comments Off on Cloud Service Updates Consumer Information, Music Technology Rob McIntyre

Future Shop DVD Trade In Offers

Following its sister chain’s lead, Future Shop is also offering to take your old DVD off of your hands in exchange for discounts on a few selected Blu-Ray titles.

This offer will expire on August 16th. But unlike the Best Buy Canada offer several 3D Blu-Ray titles have also been made available at a $10 discount.

July 31st, 2012 Comments Off on Future Shop DVD Trade In Offers Consumer Information, Random Bump Rob McIntyre

Windows 8 & Microsoft Tablet Due Oct. 26th

The Windows 8 operating system and Surface tablet from Microsoft will be released on October 26th, 2012 according to Supersite For Windows.

July 30th, 2012 Comments Off on Windows 8 & Microsoft Tablet Due Oct. 26th Consumer Information, Music Technology Rob McIntyre