iTunes Hits 3 Billion Downloads
Apple today announced that more than three billion songs have been purchased and downloaded from the iTunes. The online store recently surpassed Amazon and Target to become the third largest. Continue reading
Former VP Reveals Dark Side Of Victory Records
A detailed missive chronicling the excesses and dark side of Victory Records and its controversial founder Tony Brummel complete with email documentation allegedly by industry veteran and former Victory VP. Continue reading
Dave Mathews Gives Starbucks Exclusive Live CD
Starbucks stores have grabbed an exclusive on the Dave Matthews Band “Live Trax” CD starting today. The compilation from Bama Rags/RCA Records features recordings of performances dating back to 1995. . Continue reading
eMusic Study Claims Service Is Good For Indie Music
Hypebot has led the charge in criticism of eMusic and how its low pricing can hurt indie labels and musicians. (read our exclusive 6 part eMusic series) The company’s rebuttle. Continue reading
eMusic’s Goes Mobile With AT&T – Details & Commentary
Rather than partner with a single middleman or create their own store, AT&T has been partnering with a variety of companies to provide music downloads and services to its subscribers. . Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Hearings On Broadcast Performance Royalties, Amp’d To Court, Liquid Experience & Much More
>>> The House Judiciary Committee will meet today to hear testimony from the radio and recording industries who are at odds over proposed performance royalties for broadcast radio. (R.A.I.N.) Given. Continue reading
Study Shows Illegal Downloads Rising Just As Paid Digital Growth Slows
It should come as no surprise, but an extensive new UK study by Entertainment Media Research shows that illegal downloads are at an all time high just as paid download. Continue reading
Terra Firma Forced To Extend EMI Deadline Again. Reports Surface China Mobile Is Real Buyer.
Terra Firma Capital Partners was granted a last minute extension of its bid for EMI by the U.K.’s Takeover Panel from yesterday until 1PM on Wednesday. There have been growing. Continue reading
