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Friday’s Music Briefing: MySpace Music, CMJ ’09, iTunes DRM Free & More

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  • From The "What’s Taking So Long" Rumor Department:
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      I’m hearing multiple rumors that more indie distributors and labels are very close to signing
      MySpace Music deals
      and that several outside providers are biding to provide do-it-yourself tools for non-affiliated artists.
    • Apple’s iTunes is in talks to sell all the major labels DRM free. (cNet) Finally…They should have done this a year ago.cNet agrees with Dear Steve Jobs: Set The Music Free.
  • The CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2009 edition will run Tuesday, October 20 – Saturday, October 24 in New York City. Registration for 2009 is now open at www.cmj.com/marathon with special early bird prices available until December 19. Artist showcase submissions are being accepted now with a special one-week discount price until November 25.
  • Have iPod sales peaked? (Alley Insider)
  • Cable TV’s Music Choice announces MOST DEMANDED – The Music Choice Video On Demand Awards. (press release)
  • Live Nation, whose stock has been struggling along with the rest of the market, will present at the  J.P. Morgan 2008 SMid Cap Conference. (press release)
  • Knowthemusicbiz_logo
    Congratulations to David Rose
    as his very useful and increasingly popular d.i.y. destination KnowTheMusicBiz.com celebrates its 1st anniversary.

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