Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Nokia Offers Free Universal Catalog, Agents Eye Future, Live365 Goes Mobile & More

>>> More details are emerging of Nokia’s "Comes With Music" program that thus far includes Universal.  Cell buyers will be able to keep the tracks they grab for free in the first 12 months of ownership. This is entirely new territory. How can Universal receive and this pay a full royalty rate in this deal. Read the full story and analysis here and our commentary: "Will The Real Doug Morris Please Stand Up?"

>>> Mega booking agencies like CAA and ICM are putting together venture capital funds to invest in digital media and startups in a nod to the changes occurring in the agency business. (paidContent)

>>> The Attorney General of Oregon is pushing back against the RIAA. (PC World)

>>> The winter ice found another victim on December 3rd as our friend and client Roger McGuinn caught himself with his right arm to break a fall. It is now in a cast until mid-January. His concerts will be re-scheduled and Roger thanks everyone for their prayers and good wishes.

>>> Live365’s network of thousands of small and hobby internet broadcasts is now available on a variety of mobile devices and networks. (R.A.I.N.)

>>>Ad supported download service WE 7 has scored xBox as a sponsor. (press list)

>>> Voting has started for the 2009 indie music Plug Awards. Vote here.