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| − | + | '''8Tracks''' is an internet radio that allows users to create their own playlists for others to listen to. It was founded in 2006 by David Porter [http://www.wired.com/listening_post/2008/08/interview-david/ 1] and launched in 2008. Each playlist must consist of at least eight tracks and allows for the listener to skip an allotted number of tracks. Creators of playlists label the playlist with tags, which enable listeners to easily seed the music. Anyone is able to listen to playlists online, yet users may also create a free account to log into the site. | |
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| + | == Legality == | ||
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| + | In order to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 8Tracks has licenses with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. Since the site is non-interactive, such compliance is able to hold. This allows the site to transmit publicly released sound recordings so long as there is a limit on the number of songs by a certain artist during a three-hour time period, and that the site pays royalties of 1/7 of a cent for every track streamed [http://8tracks.com/licensing 2][http://www.inquisitr.com/2569/8tracks-muxtape-without-the-legal-muckiness/ 3]. | ||
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| + | == Developers == | ||
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| + | 8Tracks has a API for which developers can use to build an 8tracks player. There is also a forum where developers can ask questions to peers or staff [http://8tracks.com/developers 4]. Both official and third-party apps are available for listeners to use. | ||
Revision as of 00:37, 9 October 2012
8Tracks is an internet radio that allows users to create their own playlists for others to listen to. It was founded in 2006 by David Porter 1 and launched in 2008. Each playlist must consist of at least eight tracks and allows for the listener to skip an allotted number of tracks. Creators of playlists label the playlist with tags, which enable listeners to easily seed the music. Anyone is able to listen to playlists online, yet users may also create a free account to log into the site. File:8tracks.jpg
Legality
In order to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 8Tracks has licenses with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. Since the site is non-interactive, such compliance is able to hold. This allows the site to transmit publicly released sound recordings so long as there is a limit on the number of songs by a certain artist during a three-hour time period, and that the site pays royalties of 1/7 of a cent for every track streamed 23.
Developers
8Tracks has a API for which developers can use to build an 8tracks player. There is also a forum where developers can ask questions to peers or staff 4. Both official and third-party apps are available for listeners to use.
