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 19th.
Thanks for all those News Briefs. Like the Tumblr blog with all the new releases.