New Music Business Briefing: More EMI, Music Net & DMX Subscriibe, AC/DC Gives Verizon Exclusive & More

>>> More on Terra Firma’s purchase of EMI – Forbes has commentary and market reaction. EMI has created a web site for investors to keep them informed of developments and you can learn more about Terra Firma here. The optimist says that Terra Firm has the cash to make EMI work that the label lacked.  The pessimist sells they’ll start selling off pieces before the end of the year. What do you think?

>>>MusicNet and DMX partner for a new subscription service. (DMW)

>>> OzMusicScene.com delivers music  from down under. (OurDigitalMusic)

>>> Indie distributor RED has added merch. sales. (Billboard) If indie stores can find success there; why not indie distributors?

>>> An open post to RIAA student victims. (P2Pnet)

>>> AC/DC has cut an exclusive download deal with Verizon. (moco)  A phone company over iTunes? Somebody wrote a check…

>>> Pandora has added a robust Facebook widget. (Pandora)