TCI Music's SonicNet and Macromedia'sShockRave have launched FlashRadio, a
site that will bring together music from SonicNet Web radio channels and
Shockwave animations in what creators are calling "the spirit of a rave."
FlashRadio's visuals will differ from the videos seen on MTV in
that they will not be synchronized with the songs. Synchronized animations
would require permission from bands, while ongoing animations do not.
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