Zeus 33 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Live music fans already have some excellent choices for listening to concerts on an iOS device: Archivist, which taps into the massive Live Music Archive, is one great option. The just-launched Spacebar app is another. Rather than serving up concert recordings, however, Spacebar lets you listen in on live shows as they happen. There's no archive here; once a concert is over, that's it. In fact, before you can even hit the play button you'll need to agree not to record, copy, or distribute the live stream. That strict usage policy helps Spacebar avoid costly licensing deals with publishers.Artists have begun lining up to support Spacebar, and these aren't just your local indie acts; Kanye West, Lady Gaga, and John Legend have signed on to stream shows this year. Users can listen to five minutes of each concert at no charge, after which they can pay $0.99 to keep streaming. That nominal fee is split between the artist, venue, and Spacebar. Generous fans can even "tip" artists an extra $0.99, $1.99, or $2.99 if they like what they hear. Musicians are paid for these "audio tickets" via PayPal shortly after the performance ends. Venues also receive a good bit of promotion in the app, always listed beside artists on the "Now Playing" screen. Each participating venue's location is highlighted on a map for anyone interested in catching future performances in person. The concept behind Spacebar is unique, and the app could quickly prove popular if more mainstream artists join in and concert streams prove reliable. (Spacebar says quality ranges up to 256Kbps.) A visual revamp wouldn't hurt, though; as of now Spacebar's design is a bit lacking. The app is available from the Mac App Store. Β Saw this on Op Gaga! Β http://www.todaysiphone.com/2013/04/spacebar-app-lets-you-listen-to-concerts-from-your-iphone/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino 23,630 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 The Queen Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman 4,660 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Stream shows this year? :huh: It's science, bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Peters 10,327 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I don't have an iphone.. Β It's cool though, i guess. emma roberts is an abuser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
homomo 22,728 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Not directly Gaga associated, but this seems interesting! 0110100001100101011011000110110001101111 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowman 6,449 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 :O π―π΅, ππππ ππ ππππ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 1 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ARTPOP app Β the possibilities~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viola 386 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Interesting Pantsu Nugeru Mon | Have Some Bi Rain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinLovesGaga 883 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 At least we know she'll be having concerts this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjang 2,262 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Kind of confusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 44,040 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 thats so cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Fries 0 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 New idea, but doesn't seem that awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Averie 4 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 This is pretty interesting! Depends on how good the stream looks though Β Not here for buffering Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlemon 562 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I have a learning disabled phone :( Gaga, Ke$ha, and Ava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanjo 1,202 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wow, pretty cool idea! I hope it takes off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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