CBC’s continuous music service Galaxie (did you know we own that?) is usually buried in the upper channels of your digital cable or satellite provider. I tend to listen to music only on my computer, though, as I’m working through the day.
Well, Galaxie Max Trax has launched its Internet service. Unfortunately, for now it’s only with one carrier — Shaw. If you have a high-speed connection with Shaw Internet, you can log on at http://music.shaw.ca to listen.
The service also allows users to download digital songs, buy CDs, and purchase band merchandise. In addition, the service features artist profiles, bios, discographies and concert information alongside the music. It’s compatible with both PC and Mac users.
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| Email this | Posted at 8:44 pm (09 Sep 2007) |
I miss the days when I could download analog songs.
This sounds interesting. I hope it will become available through other high-speed Internet services in the future.
I am disappointed in the CBC and the CRTC. If this truly is the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, then it should be available to all Canadians regardless of who their service provider is. I am a subscriber to a satellite service, not the one currently broadcasting Galaxie, that is governed by the CRTC, who makes sure that Canadian content is available to Canadians. Why then would they allow a restriction of Canadian content? If I am forced to take the Galaxie radio stations in my packaging, as deemed necessary by the CRTC, it should be readily available to me regardless of the media I choose. If this wasn’t a CRTC blunder, then shame on the CBC for lowering their standards and allowing themselves to be bought by the highest bidder.