Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: IPhone Expands, RIAA Battles Songrwriters, Bad Brains On MTV & Much More

> Apple has added new models to its iPhone and iPod Touch lines with larger memory making them even more attractive music player alternatives.  (Apple)

>  The RIAA continues its push for lower royalty rates for songwriters and the two sides are far apart. (ars)

> WMG has bid $25 million for the bankrupt Death Row catalog. (FMQB)

> EMI Music Publishing has appointed Brian Monaco as COO of Music Resources, as part of an effort to ramp up service to music user clients and brands. He joins from Worldwide Talent Group, the small sports and entertainment talent agency which he founded in July 1995.

> Danish courts forced a top local ISP to block Pirate Bay. (Reuters)

> Punk icons The Bad Brains are the latest focus of MTV’s 52/52 Bands benefiting from more than 1500 spots featuring interviews, videos, songs, and more on MTV.  Here’s a video from the band’s new CD.

> Hollywood Records will utilize on demand merchandisers Zazzle for Plain White T’s and Braking Benjamin campaigns. (press release)