More Music Industry News: EMI’s Future, SoundHound, Seeqpod, Another Blog-Label, PlayMPE Hacked & More

(UPDATED)

• New EMI Music chairman Charles Allen is believed to have pulled back from
  suggesting sales of parts of the group in the strategic plan he has just
  submitted to financier Guy Hands, who runs parent company Terra Firma. (ThisIsMoney)
• SoundHound, has launched a limited free version of its popular music search mobile app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The app can identify recorded music as well as songs users sing or hum. (press release)
• Bloson.com, a portal that converts everyday social activities into financial aid for charitable causes, has purchased the remaining assets of SeeqPod. (press release)
• Popular music blog MyOldKentuckyBlog has gotten a major face lift and started a record label. (MetroMix)
• Digital distributor IODA is delivering a first-ever Amazon MP3 global exclusive with Kris
  Kristofferson's new album made up of early publishing demos. (press release)
• Music distribution system PlayMPE, used by many record labels was hacked last week. (AbsolutePunk)
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