ShockHound
| Type | MP3 (.mp3) |
|---|---|
| Launch date | November, 2008 |
| Discontinued | May 15, 2011 |
| Platform(s) | Any |
| Status | defunct |
| Pricing model | Non Subscription: Per Use |
| Website | www.ShockHound.com |
ShockHound was an
digital music players, and free from digital rights management (DRM) software restrictions.[2] Randy Bookasta (Ray Gun magazine) and Dan Epstein (Revolver magazine) were contributing content editors.[3]
On March 28, 2011, ShockHound posted an announcement stating they would be shutting down for good on May 15, 2011. [4][5]
Content
ShockHound had an
streaming audio, and original programming called Shock Shows, including Taco Tuesday and Stella Can't Cook.[6] ShockHound opened its first retail store in Torrance, California in the Del Amo Fashion Center
.
Cross merchandising
In addition to
music downloads and merchandise purchases into a single transaction.[8]
Concert sponsorships
As part of their opening launch in 2008, ShockHound offered free concerts by
References
- ^ Levine, Robert (June 30, 2008). "A Digital Music Store That Sells More Than Just MP3s". The New York Times.
- ^ [1] [permanent dead link]
- ^ Hot Topic, Inc. Launches Shockhound, New All-In-One Music Site, Gulf Coast Bands, October 30, 2008
- ^ "A Very Important Announcement from Shockhound". Shockhound. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-28.
- ^ "Hot Topic (HOTT) to Discontinue Shockhound.com Operations; Sees Qtr. Charge of 21c/Share, Updates Q1, FY12 Outlook; Stock Halted". StreetInsider.com. March 28, 2011.
- ^ "ShockHound Takes West Coast By Storm With Free Snow Patrol Shows". Reuters (Press release). November 18, 2008. Archived from the original on January 11, 2009.
- ^ A digital music store that sells more than MP3s, June 30, 2008
- ^ [2] [permanent dead link]
- ^ Shockhound Presents: Snow Patrol
- ^ [3][permanent dead link]