Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Ticketmaster, Spain’s iPod Tax, Amazon MP3 UK & More

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> Ticketmaster will carry $750M in debt when it is spun off from parent IAC. (paidContent) And its happening just prior to the end of their lucrative Live Nation contract.

> UK’s The Verve are going D.I.Y. in the US via Magaforce/R.E.D. with their new release. EMI will put it out it in Europe. (Verve)

> Six major radio groups are complaining to Arbitron about new rating practices. (FMQB)

> As of July 1, Spain will impose a tax on all new devices capable of recording, copying or storing sound and images. (Billboard)

> eMusic is considering adding DRM free TV and video downloads to the mix. (NewTeeVee)

> How US terror policies are wrecking your summer concert season. (Boston Phoenix)

> Amazon MP3’s UK will launch in October. (BR) I guess that’s what they we’re at London Calling last week.

> MTV is bringing the Video Music Awards back to LA. (EW)

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