New Music Business Briefing: Verizon Rings Marley, UK Music Press Decline & Much More

>>> The Burn to Shine series of documentaries features prominent indie bands playing one song apiece just before bulldozers and wrecking balls take down a house. (Wired)

>>> Verizon Wireless grabs a Bob Marley ringtones exclusive. (press release)

>>> The Boston Globe looks a the rise of Hip-Hop mp3 blogging. (Boston Globe via ProHipHop)

>>> eMusic CEO David Pakman sits down with the Hollywood Reporter declaring DRM dead and extolling the virtues of the post-teen music buyer as well as the international market.  Part 1 and 2.

>>> BitTorrent search engine Torrentspy is blocking US users. (DMW)

>>> Top UK music magazine readership slid as much as 17%. (Press Gazette via Daily Swarm) Q remains #1.

>>> Rounder Records. tween band Girl Authority, and publisher Beacon Street Girls have created a  partnership that will focus on providing entertainment with a positive message for pre-teen girls. (Billboard)