Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Bronfman Get $3.4M, Amazon Goes International, Qtrax, MIDEM & More

> Despite declining sales WMG CEO Edgar Bronfman’s compensation last year totaled $3.4 million. (AP)

> The weekend’s big story was the now delayed launch of P2P Qtraxdenial of the 3 of the 4 majors that they even have deals with the service. with 25-30 million legal and supported tracks and then the We’ll be following the story throughout the day here.

> Amazon announced that it will begin selling mp3’s via its international sites later this year. (InfoWorld)

> The action shifts to Cannes this week and the MIDEM international music industry conference.  We’ve got a roundup of Midem news and announcements so far.

> Jason Fry of the Wall Street Journal chronicles the death of the album.

> RoyaltyShare is providing an alternative to digital aggregators with a new 5% distribution service. We have an exclusive interview with President and COO Steve Grady.