I’m super excited about the launch of Spotify in the U.S.

I got my invite yesterday and I’ve already told it I’m in love with it. In fact, I may have to marry it and have it join my iPhone, iPad, Trek Madone, and Westone earphones family.

If you’re interested in streaming music, sharing it with your friends, listening to what your friends are playing, linking your iPod, and not needing an Internet connection (cough, Pandora, cough) to play, you should check it out.

This link gives me credit (I don’t know what I get) so feel free to use it! For you, I think it either provides instant access or puts you at the top of the invite list.

Exciting couple of weeks. First Google+ and now Spotify. These things happen in threes. Wonder what’s next? Do you think it was the announcement of the Facebook video feature? I hope not.

Until we figure it out, here are the top five stories for this week’s Gin and Topics. (more…)