Pirate! and Backbone announce partnership…

Pirate! is very excited to partner with Backbone as they have a suite of Internet software/services that are perfect for any radio station interested in adding / improving their online stream. Backbone provides station set-up, automation software, server hosting, music hosting, an easy to use and update web-site template/hosting and bandwidth for your stream all in one easy to use and affordable package. Your stream is instantly available as AAC, MPEG-4, HTTP Live, and Shoutcast allowing users of almost any device able to listen without extra software or headaches. Backbone will submit your stream to iTunes, add you to the College Radio Tuner iPhone APP, and more.

In addition to the great features of the stream we’ll also be populating the system with all new Pirate! adds (and eventually non-Pirate! adds as well) so you can instantly play new records without having to receive the CD or go through the hassle of downloading the music and uploading it to your system yourself. The system will also allow your station to share music/programs with any other stations on the network, so once one station has shared a title on the network any other station can play it from the Backbone system.

The entire system lives in the “cloud” therefore you can control your station from anywhere and the stream will stay up 24/7, pulling music from your library automatically either via your programming rules or randomly if you like so that even in a power outage / lightning strike / finals / breaks / etc your station can stay on-air. You can seamlessly switch back and forth from live to automation. The system can even tell you where/when your listeners are coming from or help you compile your weekly charts. The package comes with a template to build a site including the stream / recently played songs / etc or you can add these widgets to your existing site if you like.

Pirate! has created a station with many of our new records spinning on it if you want to check it out, please keep in mind it’s in beta and we’ve done nothing to spruce it up just yet. In addition to the Pirate! station which may prove to be a good way to hear some of our new titles we’ll be producing some weekly shows that you can pick up in syndication for free should you like to add some national programming / specialty shows / etc to your times in the schedule that may be otherwise empty or automted. Check out the beta of Radio Pirate! Pirate! here: http://radiopiratepirate.com/

If you would like more info on Backbone for your station please contact doug at backbone dot com!

Pirate! Island 2010 – #pirateisland

Join Pirate! for this year’s party/showcase/contest/scavenger hunt during the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC!

(by Tim Fite)

Our official party will be at Fontana’s on Friday 10/22 from Noon-6pm and will feature giveaways / prizes / beverages / good times with your favorite promoters and some of your favorite bands:

Devotchka (Anti-)
Generationals (Park The Van)
Mynabirds (Saddle Creek)
Dan Mangan (Arts & Crafts)
Deluka (Vel)
Field Days (Guise)

The party, as well as some other soon to be announced events/locations, will be part of a week long contest. Find your favorite Pirate! during CMJ for a laminate which will serve as your game-piece and help you try to win some great prizes. Be sure you’re following @piratepirate on twitter and hash-tagging #pirateisland through the week for chances to win!

To kick off the week we’ll be having a showcase Wednesday 10/20 from Noon-6pm at Fontana’s, and will feature music from:

Smoke Or Fire (Fat Wreck)
Hot Panda (Mint)
Your Youth (Gigantic)
Snake Rattle Rattle Snake (unsigned)
Doppeganger

RSVP to all of the above here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165844683430472

Venue info / contest updates / etc:
http://fontanasnyc.com
http://piratepirate.com
http://twitter.com/piratepirate
http://pirateplayground.tumblr.com
http://www.facebook.com/piratepromotion

For those not attending CMJ we’ll be having a scavenger hunt you can play from home/your station. More details HERE!

Last but not least, thanks for the ten (10!) CMJ College Radio Award Nominations this year! Don’t forget to Vote Pirate! when you get to CMJ!

Hello friends! We’re excited to announce a partnership to deliver tracks from the Levi’s Pioneer Sessions to you!

The Levi’s® brand continues in its tradition of bringing great jeans and great music together with the launch of “Levi’s® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings” – a new and innovative campaign that champions musical artists who embody the pioneering spirit of the Levi’s® brand. An original series of musical recordings by a diverse roster of talented musicians, “Levi’s® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings” features remakes of hits from past decades inspired by renowned artists. Now through the first of July, The “Levi’s® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings” series features the release of two singles each week by an exciting score of bands including Nas, Swell Season, She & Him, Dirty Projectors, Colbie Caillat, The Shins, Bomba Estereo, Jason Mraz, Rapheal Saadiq, Passion Pit, and John Legend with The Roots and more!!!

Check out the first few tracks and get more info on the collection here:
http://www.levispioneersessions.com/

RSVP via facebook to be automatically entered in a raffle for an iPad! Yeah, seriously. Must be present to win.

I know where Pirate! NY will be on June 9th … hope to see you there!

In addition to the 5th B-day party, we’ll have BTR Live V.3 very soon, and watch for a re-launch of BreakThruRadio.com shortly as well!