Do u use the popular mp3 aggregator called 'The Hype Machine'? Apparently, it works just like Napster, except the mp3s are hosted on miscellaneous mp3 blogs. You can search for tons of songs and keep your finger on the pulse of 'what the blogosphere is buzzing about.' Can't believe this is what the Hype Machine looked like in 2005. Seems like that was over 200 blog years ago.

Do you prefer the new brand / functionality of the Hype Machine? Sorta weird how websites have to evolve to build a better community / functional tools for users, all just to get more hits, to get more indie alt internet dollars.

Sometime I wonder if alternative websites are 'in it 4 the right reasons' or if we are all just trying to make 'mad bank' from internet advertising dollars.

What is hype machine responsible for?
Has it hurt or helped 'the indie scene'?
Has it hurt or helped individual mp3 blogs?
Did mp3 blogs only become useful after the Hype Machine gave them a context/ecosystem?
Did mp3 blogs degenerate into 'shit holes' because they are just trying to get hits, and no longer have an independent voice?
Is the Hype Machine more influential than Pitchfork?
Did the Hype Machine ruin music journalism?
Did the Hype Machine make the 'indie scene' a better place because instead of having to 'scout' local bands, you can just monitor data + downloads + reaction on the internet?
Is the Hype Machine the second most important mp3-related invention behind the iPod?
Will the Hype Machine ever be shut down and how would the world react?
Do yall miss Napster?

What is the most authentic music recommendation site?
last.fm ?
pandora?
spotify?
iTunes?
lala?
cdnow.com?