Monday’s Music Briefing: Newbury Comics, iTunes, Amazon Deals & More

UPDATED:

> Boston record store chain Newbury Comics is bucking is bucking the trend by opening 2 new stores including a mega-branch in a former car retailer. (Boston Herald)

> Apple is investigating why iTunes store is being blocked in China. (AFP)

> DJ Micro is relaunching techno remix indie Caffeine Recordings. (press release)

> Amazon appears to be scoring with its low cost one day download specials. This morning I grabbed Steel Dan’s entire Aja record for $.99. (Amazon) You can track the daily deal on an Amazon MP3 Facebook page and  Twitter. I’m not even sure I really like Steely Dan, but for $.99….

> Sony Ericsson adds DRM free downloads to its mobile store. (PC World) Download stores that ignore over the air do so at their own peril.

> Speaking of Twitter, Hypebot has a feed there as well if that’s how you prefer to stay on top on breaking industry news. We’re also on Friendfeed.

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> Did you miss anything?  Hypebot’s New Music Business Week In Review.