Wednesday’s Music Briefing: Sonic Youth, Tunecore, Echo Nest & Much More

> After years with Universal Sonic Youth has a new deal with Matador. (Billboard)

> Tunecore will put your indie films on iTunes. (ars) FYI – Late this week or next we’ll be featuring an extensive interview with Tunecore CEO Jeff Price.

> Live Nation stays focused on music and sells its motor sports division. (press release)

> MTV’s Video Music Awards ratings were up substantially. (Broadcast & Cable)

> Echo Nest, the creator of a "Music Brain" that improves music discovery and recommendation has gotten funding from Commonwealth Capital Ventures. (paidContent)

> The merger of XM and Sirius is taking shape with a slate of combined best of packages and ala carte options to become available October 6th. (FMQB)

> Digital Music Forum West has announced its schedule. (press release) And Europe’s Popkomm announces its keynotes: artist Robin Gibb, film maker Wim Wenders and manager Petri Lundén. (press release)

> Shopping channel QVC is stepping up its commitment to music.(Reuters)

> There were major piracy raids in Mexico. (IFPI)