New Music Business Briefing For Friday October 6th, 2006

– Starbuck’s Hear Music titles to be available via iTunes. (Reuters)

– Sony Bertlesmann appeal EU commission’s move for annulment. (Washington Post)

– Jump in download sales may finally be making up for declining CD sales. (R&R)

– Social networking site Facebook, formerly limited to students, has opened membership to everyone. (Facebook)

– Smart player and music web browser Songbird gets $1 million in bridge funding and unveils cross platform version.

– The UK’s BT Digital Music Awards honors the MySpace effect. (Register)