Wednesday’s Music Briefing: Mobile Music, EMI News, OurStage EPK’s & More
> Growth remains slow for mobile music services. (Reuters)
> Supreme Court Justice Breyer was a victim of P2P info theft.(Washington Post) At least they’ll know what it is the next time a case comes before them.
> P2P LimeWire introduces a "Live At Lime" EP series recorded at the company’s Brooklyn studio. (LimeWire)
> EMI News –
- From the new CEO: "…running after the CD would be like cleaning the windows when the building’s already on fire", said Leoni-Sceti who just left his job as a cleaning products exec to run EMI. (FT)
- EMI is releasing a compilation CD from Video Games Live‘s symphonic concerts. (press release)
- A new deal has EMI providing fulfillment for Canadian indie distributor Fusion III. (Billboard)
> OurStage unveils a new free artist EPK service and pacts with Live Nation and other promoters to offer gig opportunities for up and coming musicians. (OurStage Marketplace) Unlike Sonicbids, OurStage’s EPK and gig opportunities come without a fee. I’d love to hear from readers who have experiences with either service. I’ll look into both more and write more soon.
> Thumplay grabs Jay-Z ringtone exclusive. (press release)
