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Friday’s Music Briefing: Danes Block Pirate Bay, (RED) Launch, DRM Free iTunes & More

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  • A Danish court has declared Pirate Bay illegal and ordered its ISP’s to block it. (IFPI)Red_about_red_09_03sflb
  • Watch for a big launch on Monday from (RED), Bono’s new vehicle for raising funds to fight HIV in Africa and its (RED)wire music subscription service.  (Hypebot, Billboard)
  • More DRM free tracks from the majors are finding there way onto iTunes. (Listening Post)
  • "Jarvis Cocker has devised a new show to celebrate the indie record label Rough Trade’s 3Radio0th birthday.FT)
  • Radio is headed for its worst year financially since 1954. (FMQB)
  • "Cadillac Ranch" tells the story of Chess Records. Covers of blues songs from Etta James, Muddy Waters and others fuel the film. (Hollywood Reporter) It will be interesting to see if the original artists get a sales bump or are fans satisfied with the new cover versions.
  • A look at record labels that have made the move into full-fledged brand consultancy, and the opportunities that creates for partnerships with agencies and production companies. (Boards)

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