Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Target Goes Digital, Yahoo! Layoffs, Sideloads Soar & More

> Target finally moves slowly into digital via the low key launch of an exclusive Johnny Legend live Sony BMG CD launch. (paidContent) With such a low point of entry I wouldn;t be surprised to see any retailer as a download store.  Why not "Music To Live By" from Pier One or "Drivin’ Tunes" from AutoZone?

> We’ve been reporting on changes at Yahoo Music! for weeks. Now comes word that the parent company may layoff as many as 1500-2500 workers. (SA Insider)

> Sideloading music – copying it from an existing device to a phone – represents 83% of mobile music use in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. (Electronista)

> An interview with WMG day to day head Lyor Cohen. (NY Post)

> Hackers shut down the RIAA’s web site over the weekend. (Register)

> Leonard Cohen has announced his first tour since 1993. (OurDigtialMusic)

> "In Defense Of The CD." (Online Scene)

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