Wednesday’s Music Briefing: Piracy, Eventful Tix, Ian Rogers, Andy Lack & More
- Today Is Blog Action Day. Subject: Poverty
- iTunes Album Debate: Stop Using Apples & Oranges
- Rhapsody VP Smith On The Digital Music Business
- ReverbNation Adds Digital Distribution, Songvest
- Indies & MySpace: Like Unfulfilling Sex
- Join the discussion over AC/DC Speaks Out On iTunes & Wal-Mart
MORE NEWS:
- The President signed an extensive new anti-piracy PRO-IP bill into law. (FMQB)
- In a move that could give a boost to all touring artists Eventful.com and Ticketmaster have strengthened ties. (Billboard)
- An extensive interview with TopSpin’s Ian Rogers. (Socal Tech via Coolfer)
- The national outdoor retailer REI has partnered with nine winter sports brands to feature new music by up-and-coming artists at REIGoPlaylist.com. (press release)
- Today is the final day to get the lowest price for admission to Midem.
- Former Sony BMG Chairman Andy Lack to head Bloomberg Interactive television.(press release)
- UMG has signed a deal with QTrax. (press release) Didn’t they tell us that happened months ago?
- A new service in Japan turns your cell phone into a musical instrument.(Reuters)