REWIND: Spotify Lost $26.5M in 2009, The Beatles Sold 2M Tracks, The Long Tail Meets we7 & More

• Figures published by Spotify indicate a loss of $26.5M in 2009.
• Will Spotify come to US without all the major labels on board?
• The Beatles sold over 2M tracks in their first week on iTunes.
• Mike Feibach talks about the merch approach of DJ Shadow.
• Hypebot spoke with we7 CEO on the long tail and choice theory.
• How do rating systems in music services affect exigent songs? 

Rewind With The Music Industry Week In Review:

• Ticketmaster has added new social features to their website.
• College goer shares her thoughts on concerts and file sharing.
• Indaba Music has launched a new opportunities marketplace.
• Artist talks about the challenge of breaking through the clutter.
• Amazon added on the ability to send MP3 gifts to your friends.
• TuneCore CEO shares his thoughts on going direct to iTunes.
• Label concerns on piracy may stall Google Music launch date.
• Lawsuit between MP3tunes and EMI may enable cloud music.
• Rank 'em has revamped their website, adding song playback.
• Groupon sold Rihanna's album for $5 as a deal-of-the-day.