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Rewind: LimeWire Shutdown, ZapTunes Gets Killed, Quit MySpace Day, Spotify Stays Indie, RIAA & More

  • This graphic compares the incomes of indie and label artists.
  • Quit MySpace Day is here. Read this before you quit the site.
  • LimeWire got shutdown for good, here are ten things to expect.
  • Zaptunes was killed and claimed that they were not a fraud.
  • Spotify is getting closer and closer to a US launch, we hope.

image from media.scout.com The Music Industry Week In Review:

  • Cassette Walkman departs on the anniversary of the iPod.
  • A look at how DJ Shadow connects with his fans on the road.
  • Last.fm has suspended three of their subscriber radio stations.
  • The debate ensues on why the music world shouldn't go digital.
  • Digital technology is biased against time. Find out why that is.
  • Music-based games are expected to have poor holiday sales.
  • Just in time, MySpace rebooted with a new look and focus.
  • Apple isn't going to aquire Spotify anytime in the near future.
  • Is it possible that web marketing can be used to sell music?
  • Barnes and Noble is going to sell toys in the place of CDs.
  • Here are five ways to disppear from the web as an artist.
  • BearShare experienced a 780% increase in US downloads.
  • AT&T is hoping that you will pay for music on your phone bill.
  • We neeed to foster communities that support creative works.
  • PayPal has lowered micropayment fees for digital content.
  • RIAA said that LimeWire shouldn't be proud nor should they.

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