PopText
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PopText is an mp3 blog
hosted on blogger.com's Blogspot network and created and maintained by its London
, England, based author Abigail McDonald. The blog's title and concept is based on the neologism "Poptext". This word was originally taken to relate to a cynical or irreverent review of a popular song but the definition on the blog itself now has it possibly referring to pop reviewing in general or even to mp3 blogging in general. Usage of the word has spread with various interpretations to other blog
s and it has been referenced and used in articles in the press
. Its uses are currently mostly within the blogging community and in discussions of this community, though the popular music webzine Pitchfork Media
has used the term in a single
review http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/track_review/30833.
The blog began in November 2004 with weekly posting and links to mp3s and music video
s. After a brief hiatus it returned in October 2005 with a new look and began daily posts with hosted mp3s. Its readership has rapidly increased, partly due to press coverage and its ties with the widely popular Fluxblog
.
MP3 blog
An MP3 blog is a type of blog in which the creator makes music files, normally in the MP3 format, available for download. They are also known as "musicblogs" or "audioblogs". MP3 blogs have become increasingly popular since 2003...
hosted on blogger.com's Blogspot network and created and maintained by its London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England, based author Abigail McDonald. The blog's title and concept is based on the neologism "Poptext". This word was originally taken to relate to a cynical or irreverent review of a popular song but the definition on the blog itself now has it possibly referring to pop reviewing in general or even to mp3 blogging in general. Usage of the word has spread with various interpretations to other blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
s and it has been referenced and used in articles in the press
Mass media
Mass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles...
. Its uses are currently mostly within the blogging community and in discussions of this community, though the popular music webzine Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
has used the term in a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
review http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/track_review/30833.
The blog began in November 2004 with weekly posting and links to mp3s and music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s. After a brief hiatus it returned in October 2005 with a new look and began daily posts with hosted mp3s. Its readership has rapidly increased, partly due to press coverage and its ties with the widely popular Fluxblog
Fluxblog
Fluxblog is an MP3 blog created and updated by Matthew Perpetua.The blog began in 2002 and began to host MP3s at the end of that year. Two MP3s are commonly posted every weekday along with descriptions and links to artist websites or places where an album or single can be purchased.Media sources...
.