>>> Microsoft to release the next generation of Zunes October 16th. (Engadget)
>>> IODA inks New Note, DBN, Dekanil, DLN and Jungle Records for digital distribution.
>>> Universal, 3UK and Groove Mobile join for direct to consumer service.
>>> WMG's Bronfman hints at dropping some DRM. (Reuters) Or watch a full webcast replay of the presentation.
>>>Apple and the major labels are defending price fixing charges before an EU commission. (Reuters) Call it whatever you want Steve, but the negative effect on consumers of single tier pricing is still the same.
>>> eMusic releases Remote Helper to make it easier to transfer eMusic tracks to WinAmp and iTunes.
>>> MySpace has begun targeting ads to reader profiles. (DMW) This could be hugely valuable for record labels targeting fans and Hypebot readers said weeks ago that this change was inevitable.
>>> German based indie label !K7 has moved into the agency business. (Billboard)
