NEWS BRIEF: Amazon + Tumblr, New WMG Lawsuit, SpotOn Upgrade, Rdio + Coco, EMI + Pumpkins & More

Amazon Music has launched a Tumblr blog featuring new release videos and info. Tumblr just hit a major milestone  – 20 billion posts – a big increase from the 12 billion posts it reached in November.

• The Pile On Continues: Tower of Power Sues Warner Music Group Over Digital Royalties.
• Can internet radio become an open platform for indie artists? (O Music)

MORE:

• FanBridge customers can sign up for a free Google Play musician's account (usually $25 fee) through 10am PT April 3.
• The SpotON Spotify-linked Radio App for your iPhone gets an upgrade.
• Rdio has partnered with Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco (www.teamcoco.com) for ar weekly Mixtape Series of playlists from Conan, celebrity guests and show regulars Andy Richter and Jimmy Vivino.
• EMI Label Services / Caroline Distribution will release The Smashing Pumpkins New album Oceania on June 19^th.