Songs for the Icarus Project downloads available until June 1

It was great to meet some of the folks from the NYC Icarus Project when we played in Brooklyn a few days ago. You can watch a video of their talk from the show here:



We're going to keep the benefit going until June 1, after which we'll send all the proceeds to the Icarus Project, so if you're interested in getting the songs and supporting the work of the Icarus Project, don't wait!

Thanks very much,
Geoff

[5/11/2009 06:25:00 AM] [(6) comments]

Songs for the Icarus Project download is working again

Issues with Paypal have been resolved. You can download the songs.

Thanks for your patience,
Geoff

[5/02/2009 06:52:00 PM] [(1) comments]

Having problems downloading Songs for the Icarus Project?

We're having problems with the PayPal account we're using to collect payment for these downloads. I'm working to resolve this and will let everyone know as soon as everything is fixed. Thanks for your patience and interest in our songs and the Icarus Project.

Best,
Geoff

[4/30/2009 09:21:00 PM] [(1) comments]

We do not have a MySpace or Facebook Page

I think this has been confusing for a lot of people. Defiance, Ohio does not have an official MySpace or Facebook Page. Any representation of the band on MySpace or Facebook was created by someone else. Although this was probably done with good intentions, it is also confusing because much of the information on those pages might be out of date, incorrect, and we can't respond to any questions or messages sent to us there. Please spread the word that the place for up-to-date info on upcoming shows, updates, and getting in touch with the band is our website: http://defianceohio.terrorware.com/.

Thanks,
Geoff

[4/21/2009 10:11:00 AM] [(0) comments]

NEW RELEASE OUT NOW FOR DOWNLOAD! - Songs for the Icarus Project

We just posted the digital download for our Songs for the Icarus Project. You can download the files and support the Icarus Project at http://defianceohio.terrorware.com/icarus/

AFTER YOU DONATE CLICK ON "RETURN TO MERCHANT" TO GET A DOWNLOAD PAGE.

if you have problems with the download, we can e-mail you a link by e-mail after your donation.

SONGS FOR THE ICARUS PROJECT
1. The Reason
2. You Are Loved
3. Everyone Else on the Other Side
4. Cigarettes

The donation amount will be your choice ($2-$50) and 100% of the donation will go to the icarus project. www.theicarusproject.net

xoxo!
defiance, ohio

[3/13/2009 05:04:00 PM] [(18) comments]

Register now for the Allied Media Conference

Friends!

I'm working on the How-To Track of the Allied Media Conference this year.
There are already a lot of exciting things in the works for it. I've been working on a hands-on project to refurbish and build media workstations using Free/Libre/Open Source software during the conference. I've also been talking about developing a session to use mobile technologies to mobilize people to act quickly to do things like respond to foreclosure evictions. Finally, I'm always excited about how the AMC respects and prioritizes even the youngest participants with the kids track.

This year's AMC is going to blow your mind.
I'm writing to ask you to register early, at the $100 level, and help us organize the best conference possible.
I also encourage you to propose a session, whether or not you can lead it. What do you want to see happen at this year's AMC?

Register here: http://alliedmediaconference.org/register
Propose a session here: http://alliedmediaconference.org/propose
Read the vision statement for the 2009 AMC, We Are Ready Now, here: http://alliedmediaconference.org/about/mission_vision

I hope to see you in Detroit,

Geoff

[3/13/2009 12:04:00 PM] [(0) comments]

NEW SONGS... FRIDAY THE 13TH OF MARCH!

So.. on march 13th we are going to release 4 new songs... here is the track list..

SONGS FOR THE ICARUS PROJECT
1. The Reason
2. You Are Loved
3. Everyone Else on the Other Side
4. Cigarettes

We will post a link to download them for donation. The donation amount will be your choice and 100% of the donation will go to the icarus project. www.theicarusproject.net

It is a good cause, please read more about what it is they do and make a donation. We will eventually put the songs up for free download (on archive.org as usual) and a 7" version is also in the works.

xoxo!
defiance, ohio

[2/23/2009 11:56:00 AM] [(9) comments]

This is why our songs are licensed under the Creative Commons

Because otherwise you run into nonsense like this for just-for-fun, non-commercial use of a song. From an e-mail that YouTube just sent:
A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in your video defiance ohio in australia: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nJLa8F1VY4). The audio content identified in your video is Highway To Hell by AC/DC. We regret to inform you that your video has been blocked from playback due to a music rights issue.
Larry Lessig, an intellectual who was instrumental in the Creative Commons framework was recently interviewed about copyright enforcement on the Colbert report:

Colbert: You say our copyright laws are turning our kids into criminals, because they're keeping kids from doing all the remixing they want of pre-existing art and copywritten material, right?

Isn't that like saying that arson laws are turning our kids into pyromaniacs?? They're breaking the law! You can't just throw the law out the window!

Lessig: "Totally failed war." Is that familiar to you?

Colbert: No. No. You're saying we need a surge?

Lessig: We tried the surge. For ten years we've been waging this war. Artists have not gotten any more money, businesses have not gotten any more profit, and our kids have been turned into criminals.

Link via Boing Boing

Best,
Geoff

[1/11/2009 11:17:00 AM] [(3) comments]

Shoutout

Middle Way House

A Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center Located in Bloomington, Indiana

Link