Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Napster UK, Less For Songwriters, MP3’s Suck & More

> Napster and Ericcson have launched a mobile service in the UK with O2. (Marketwire)

> The RIAA and majors are continuing efforts to lower payments to songwriters (Slashdot) At the same time they are lobbying for higher payments from broadcasters. (Hypebot)

> Brad Davis moves from TVT to the top promo spot at S-Curve. (FMQB)

> Once again music is the draw as Fairmont Hotels opens a download store and music destination. EMI is the first on board. (press release) More niche stores are certainly in the offing but I’m not sure I see the purpose of this one or believe that luxury hotel guests want to leave the comfort and convenience of iTunes or Amazon for another service.

> An interesting look at two new artists – one taking the d.y.i approach and another the label approach. (Times UK)

> Lou Reed says mp3’s suck. (Reuters)

> Indie distributor FineTunes adds its catalog to  Qtrax. (press release)