In The News

I've been quoted (and mis-quoted) and interviewed for a number of publications, mostly because of LyricFind.

Look Ma, new coverage! I'm not old news! (OK, maybe I am...)

Lyric Sites In Trouble With The MPA
Slashdot, May 14, 2003
(This took the BBC article way out of context. See my comment.)

The Joy Of Lyrics
BBC News | Technology, May 12, 2003

Quarry Mines Gems From Co-Op
UW Recruiter, Spring Term (May), 2003
(There was supposed to be another article, but oh well...)

What's The Online Future For Music Retail? (Panelist)
Canadian Music Week 2003, February 28, 2003

File-Swapping Fans Lobby For Legitimacy
PC World, September 16, 2002
(Links to the petition I helped with and hosted here.)

Canadian Site Nears Licensing Deal
Billboard.com, March 26, 2001

Victory For Lyrics Site
USA Today, January 25, 2001

The Legality Of Lyrics
The Industry Standard's BEAT SHEET, January 23, 2001

Frustration Can Lead To Online Success
Imprint, January 5, 2001

LyricFind.com Started In REV Finds Success
UWStudent.org, December 18, 2000
(A good Q&A article about all aspects of the site)

LyricFind.com Seeks Licensing Deal With Music Publishers
TheRecord.ca, December 12, 2000
(Subscription-based service; For a reprinted copy of the article, go HERE.)

Lyrics Site Takes Steps To Avoid Napster Woes
USA Today, December 12, 2000

Les paroles en quête de légitimité (French)
Words In Search Of Legitimacy (Google Translated)
InternetActu.com, December 11, 2000

The Weekend Edition With Sterling Fox & Bob Say
CKNW AM980 Radio, Vancouver, December 10, 2000

El Copyright También Afecta A Las Letras De Las Canciones
(Spanish - "Copyright Also Effects Lyrics")
El Sitio, December 6, 2000
NOTE: I can't link directly to this article due to JavaScript on the site which disables direct linking - which also means I can't provide a translation! Anyway, the article's under "Technologia"

Students See Dollar Signs In Lyrics Database (Including a HORRIBLE picture!)
The National Post, December 6, 2000
(Also reprinted in The Ottawa Citizen, but I can't find it on their web site)

Music-Lyrics-Site zieht Inhalte zurück (German)
Music Lyrics Site Withdraws Contents (Google Translated)
disc4you.com, December 5, 2000

Letras De Canciones: Cuidado Con Los Derechos (Spanish)
Lyrics: Taken Care Of With The Rights (Babelfish Translated)
Inicio.com, December 5, 2000

Im Internet Ist (Keine) Musik: Liedtexte Gehen Offline (German)
In The Internet Is (Not) Music: Lyrics Go Offline (Babelfish Translated)
Heise Online, December 5, 2000

Music Lyrics Site Pulls Content Offline
C|Net News, December 4, 2000