Emugga Launch by admin, 07/17/07 21:43:05

As we launch Emugga.com, we have already had a few questions arise on what the heck we are doing and why. I thought I'd take a few minutes to address the bulk of questions I've already been asked. Over the next few weeks, I will continue to update everyone on our progress to launch the first ever Americana specific social music site.

• What is an Emugga?
  • No clue but the name is a song title from one of my favorite Austin bands (that has sense departed) called Soulhat. It's a catchy name, no real meaning but then again what the heck does Google & Yahoo mean anyway?
• Why did you launch Emugga.com?
  • I personally have long since wanted to build a social networking site dedicated solely to Americana. If you look around at the Americana scene, you see a large community of music fans. Given that the current music industry is in shambles, CD shelve space is long since history and indie music shops are closing there doors I feel that there is a real need for a strong music focused community.
• Isn't this just Myspace?
  • Yes & No. Myspace was great when it launched but has long since lost it's focus on the music. Emugga.com is a portal that is directly tied to AmericanaRoots.com. The concept is directly tied to exploring new Americana music.
• How is this tied to AmericanaRoots.com?
  • Emugga.com is the social arm of AmericanaRoots.com. We will continue to be the #1 resource of Americana music news, review, interviews & podcasts on AmericanaRoots.com and Emugga.com will serve as a place where music fans can explore interactively to find & buy new music.

Anyway, that's a few answers for now on what & why we are building an Americana social network. Over the next few months, we will be building this community from the ground up and we need your help to make it succeed. You can't have a community without people and you can't have music without artists so it's important that all of join together to build up a very cool place to find the latest Americana music around.