Tuesday Music Brief: New Elektra, eMusic Reaction & Pricing, Seatwave $’s, U2 & More

More eMusic and Sony fallout info today. I'm hearing some interesting rumors and I'd love to hear your reaction and feedback in the comments section. Plus the majors bag some indie exec talent and you'lll want to read about the importance of offering high quality song samples and nominate your favorite email program in our Reader's Poll.

HYPEBOT FEATURES:

• Longer, Higher Quality Music Samples Lead To More Sales, Study Finds
• Atlantic Announces A New Elektra Records Will Be Fueled By Ramen
• Did eMusic Miscalculate Reaction To Sony Deal?
• Part 2:Music & The Creative Class: How Music Can Transform America's Cities
• iLike Grabs Exclusive Sonic Youth Advance
• Video: Interview With Spotify CEO Daniel Ek
• Video: McCartney, Starr Introduce "The Beatles: Rock Band" At E3\
• Reader Poll: What Email Program Do You Use To Connect With Fans?

MORE INDUSTRY NEWS: 

• A comprehensive look at new post-Sony eMusic subscription music pricing. (Swindleeee) Plus Hypebot's coverage of the addition of Sony to eMusic and the strong subscriber reaction that followed.
• Online ticketing exchange Seatwave gets $17M 4th round funding. (Billboard)
• Google May Take Music Downloads Beyond China (IDG)
• When love leaves town: Like their New Labour fans and counterparts, U2 should take the hint of a dwindling support. (Guardian UK)
• Book publishers look to music for lessons on digital content. (Reuters) Lessons or mistakes?
• Pure Play Music Signs Deal to Revolutionize the Advertising
  Industry With the World's Leading Online Music Placement Company,
  Ricall (press release)