Thursday's Music Briefing: MySpace Music, Apple, Death Row, & More

Things are finally warming up after the end of summer doldrums...

> I hear that the launch of MySpace Music is a lock for September 15th despite a series of potential obstacles. Amazon appears to be a lock to do download fulfillment. Universal, WMG and Sony BMG are on board, but no word from EMI or a single indepenent label.  Do any of you indie label or distributor readers have a deal with MySpace Music? Are you even close to one? Comment below or email me privately here.

> Expect new iPods from Apple next Tuesday but not a music subscription service. (cNet)

> The battle is heating up over the assets of bankrupt Death Row Records. (FMQB)

> The Orchard scores some classic jazz masters. (press release)

> Join our discussion about a move by Apple to control the way we enjoy album art and extras. (here)