Hypebot’s Music Industry Week In Review: MySpace, Apple, Payola & Much More

> MySpace Music is launching – perhaps as soon as Monday – but will we like what we see? We do know that thanks to Amazon the launch will include indies.

> Seth Godin Meets Music: The Fall Of Communization And The Rise Of The Music Fan. A guest post that Godin himself wrote, "This is a great analysis. Well done."

> Apple Refreshes iPods And iTunes Adds "Genius"

> Sony Ericsson Follows "Comes With Music" Lead

> EMI And Warner Music Group Partner For Asia

> Can Payola Save Internet Radio? Some people think so…

> Zune Upgrades Wireless, Adds FM Tagging.

> Hypebot’s Bruce Houghton Joins MidemNet Board

> Indie Mobile: Thumbplay Open Enables Indie Mobile Sales and Cutting Tune Enables Make Your Own Ringtones

> Amazon Offers Indies Free Download Distribution

> Popkomm Digital Music Innovator Nominees Chosen

> Radar Connects Artists With Budget Video Producers

> Band Metrics To Measure Popularity

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