> Swedish music video distributor MusicBridge has gone out of business (Register)
> Ringtone distributor SendMe has added IODA's large indie catalog. (press release)
> The British government has signaled that it will create new laws governing ISP's if the services don,t begin working with the music and movie industries to block illegal downloads. (Reuters)
> The CEO of digital payment provider Javien thinks the proposed new MySpace free music service is a bad idea and questions why the social networker and the music industry would
abandon the paid sales model. (Listening Post)
> The Black Crowes are priming their March 4th "Warpaint" release with a net campaign. (OurDigitalMusic)
> NPR will broadcast and webcast 3 concerts including REM and 14 other bands from SXSW. (NPR)
> Speaking of REM, the pre-release hype has begun over at new supernaturalsuperserious.com. The design and interface is cool enough that you should check it out even if you (God forbid!) don't care about the band.
> RealNetworks has added to its gaming portfolio with a $4 million purchase of Macrovision's game division. (PaidContent)
> Mark your calenders: Warner Brothers Records in house Rock Band Tournament starts tonight at 6PM. (blog) We want live webcast!
> Universal has sold for a portion of its publishing catalog for $150 million as part of the deal for EU approval of its purchase of BMG publishing. (FMQB)
> A look at the Slacker portable internet radio player. (PC World) They love the concept but hate the execution.
> This year's Plug Independent Music Awards taking place at Terminal 5 in New York on March 6 will headline Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Dizzee Rascal, St. Vincent, Jose Gonzalez and host Patton Oswalt. Can't make it to the Big Apple? Register here to watch it online.
