> Our sources report that Sony BMG is dropping all DRM on downloads within a few weeks. The means that all four major label groups enter 2008 DRM-free.
> Overall music sales fell 9.5% in 2007 despite a jump in digital sales.
> New reports point to major layoffs and big changes at EMI. Further tarnishing the label's image, Radiohead's Thom Yorke went public with why the split with EMI.
> The list of Top 10 Songs traded on P2P last year.
> A closer look at the rumors that Jay-Z is launching a new record label with Apple.
> Warner Music stock hit an all time low last week.
> We shared an unlucky Top 13 Music Industry Stories Of 2007.
> Next week is FUTURE WEEK on Hypebot sharing predictions and looking at what analysts and studies are showing lies ahead for the music industry in 2008 and beyond.
>TheRockDose - which features daily quotes from music's best - has added a daily Video Dose and a companion widget for use on Facebook, MySpace and blogs.
> OurDigitalMusic and other music bloggers shared their Best 0f 2007 lists.
