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Links of interest for November 21st 2008 through November 22nd 2008: EFA concerned about movie industry lawsuit against iiNet [Electronic Frontiers Australia ] - "Electronic Frontiers Australa today expressed ...

The legendary German outfit invented electronic music and is considered one of the most influential acts in musical history.

Germany's highest civil court has dealt legendary electronic band Kraftwerk a blow in ruling that sampling music does not in principle violate copyright.

Senor Coconut's album "Around the World" features covers of popular songs from different genres.

The Very Cool Software Company will ship the Dubreq iStylophone for the iPhone and iPod touch next month.

By CARY DARLING Talk about a globetrotter.The man who goes by the name of Señor Coconut and calls Santiago, Chile, home is really Uwe Schmidt from Frankfurt, Germany.

If any complaints can be lobbed at this documentary, it's that its three-hour runtime is far too long, and only one member of the band is actually interviewed.

Lotus blends electronic music and jazz improvisation. They will perform Sunday at the Music Farm.

Boston Herald Features Reporter Tenley Woodman is a feature writer for the Boston Herald.

Powerplant is a collective brought together by percussionist Joby Burgess, combining Burgess's playing with electronics and soundscapes devised by Matthew Fairclough and visuals by Kathy Hinde.

ProCon @ Kingmaker CD Release also featuring Senor Kasio, Strong Like Bull. Thu, Oct 30.

Everybody was in a band and if you weren't in a band then someone in a band owed you money.

The Stylophone is a miniature stylus operated synthesizer invented in 1967 and used by such iconic musicians as David Bowie, Kraftwerk and Erasure.

Kristine, 29, is performance artist and producer 1. 'Fit But You Know It,' the Streets 2. 'Je Veux Te Voir,' Yelle 3. 'Would You Go With Me,' Josh Turner 4. 'Frank Sinatra,' Cake 5. 'Chameleon,' Herbie ...

DVD reviews: Vertigo, My Brother's Wedding, Killer of Sheep, Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution, and Priceless Last Updated: 12:01am BST 18/10/2008 DVD of the week: Vertigo 50th Anniversary Edition 15, ...

After parting ways with fellow SF Weekly Music Awards nominees Tussle , Alexis Georgopoulos took the name Arp and traded in the groove for ambiance.

The Oracle Speaks On Coldplay's Talk & Kraftwerk Posted on: Oct 15, 2008 - 06:20 PM by busybeeburns More questions answered by The Oracle... October 15, 2008 - submitted by Robin, Germany Q. Dear Oracle: Here ...

It's beginning to look a lot like Kraftwerk. December 1, you should be able to look forward to a simulated Stylophone app for iPhone and iPod touch.

Mushroom 's eclectic stylings could have landed them in any other category, but their ongoing exploration of sound makes them a shoe-in for one of 2008's best experimental acts.

Kraftwerk is a tough band to cover in a documentary because the scope of their influence on modern music is so wide that it's nearly impossible to grasp, and their discography is so multidimensional that ...