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Using Last.FM data to put Lady GaGa in perspective

Posted: February 17th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Music, Social, Technology, Visual | Tags: , , , , , | View Comments

Lady GaGa cleaned up at the BRITS last night. Within 20 minutes this appeared on Twitter. It’s a list of the most frequently deleted tracks / scrobbles by the Last.fm community in January 2010.

Are people embarrassed to admit they like her, or is she a bit shit? You tell me.

See and download the full gallery on posterous

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Becks iPhone App – Helps You Find Gigs

Posted: November 2nd, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Advertising, Mobile, Technology | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

An alcohol brand launches an app aimed at providing a useful service rather than a pub diversion.

Beck’s release Gig Finder, a mash-up between Google Maps and Last.fm which lets you search for gigs in the area.


YouTube link.

I like that fact they’ve just combined a couple APIs to create a shiny new service. Wonder if the Last.fm team will roll this into their next update.

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Pet Shop Boys Tour Ad

Posted: September 27th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Advertising, Design, Music | Tags: , , | View Comments

Like this takeover on Last.fm to promote their upcoming tour.

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Leaderboard, MPU and background image – but the design / art direction works really well so the whole thing doesn’t feel too in your face.

I’ve got tickets to see the gig on the 21st December at the O2 Arena.

Can’t wait.