This week, Kirk, Tim & Jim start off by discussing Spotify, the new (to the U.S.) cloud music service. (4:43 – 13:11)

Next, if you can picture it, a storytelling Musical Moment with Rod Stewart! (13:12 – 14:30)

After that, they’re on to how media publishers like Amazon are avoiding Apple’s 30% cut of in-App sales on their mobile devices by removing the ability to make those sales. Also, how Apple is a country AND a religion. (14:31 – 26:34)

Then, it’s a freewheeling discussion on Amy Winehouse, drug addiction and That Stupid Club she joined. (26:35 – 37:20)

Finally, Kirk shares the internationally-flavored music in his mix: Shonen Knife, Seun Kuti & Mulatu Astatke. (37:52 – 44:18)

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One More Thing

Medialoper Bebop Episode 12: Out, Damned Spotify! was recorded at 7:00PM PDT on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 via Call Graph for Skype. Jim edited it in Audacity.

The opening and closing music for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven,” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.