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Tuesday’s Music Briefing: WalMart Pricing, ProjectPlaylist Sued, Coachella Radio & More

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HYPEBOT FEATURES:

> WalMart continues to push CD prices downward with a slew of $5-$10 newer titles. (WalMart.com CD’s Under $10 via DMN)

> Apple is threatening UK lawsuits to stop cheaper iPods imported from the US. (Register) I guess Steve thinks he can manipulate the global economy too.

> Nine labels are suing ProjectPlaylist.com citing massive copyright infringement. (Reuters)

Radio
> Clear Channel is launching a new eclectic radio format inspired by the Coachella Festival. It debuted this weekend as a mock pirate radio station at the festival and now moves online at erockster.com and eventually to HD radio. (NY Post)

> TouchTunes is partnering with Rock The Vote for a mobile register to vote campaign. (press release)

> A look at the next generation of music execs at EMI and Sony BMG. (FT) When they talk about guys in their 40’s being the "next gen" in banking, I accept it. When its music, next gen should mean 20’s.

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  1. if you ever wondered what Doug Morris meant by the music biz being everyone’s schmoo, projectplaylist is a perfect example

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