LEFSETZ ON BREAKING A NEW BAND

Some great comments on breaking a band from music industry commentator Bob Lefsetz’s latest newsletter, "…truly savvy agents and managers have these hit acts UNDERPLAY!" "You don’t want to make. Continue reading

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Napster Takes Aim At iTunes With Portable Download Subscriptions

According to The Hollywood Reporter "Napster unveiled an improved version of its core technology Wednesday. Known as Napster 3.0, the enhancements incorporate the digital music company’s consumer launch of its. Continue reading

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Microsoft Unleashes iTunes Killer

FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: "Several online music services and makers of digital music players are expected to announce within days that their products will include a new technology so users. Continue reading

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DualDisc CD/DVD Hybrid Gets Its’ Chance

The DualDisc CD/DVD hybrid is finally getting a wider release this month thanks to Sony/BMG.  Many naysayers on the net have already dismissed the format in part due to problems. Continue reading

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MTV2 Gets Makeover

FMQB.COM reports that "MTV will take the wraps off the new look MTV2 during the halftime of the Super Bowl. MTV and MTV2 will both air a preview special of. Continue reading

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The Cult Of The iPod

Much hoopla correctly has been made about how the iPod is transforming the way that people experience music and therefore the music industry itself.  An iPod on shuffle replaces the. Continue reading

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UNG TO LAUNCH THE INTERATIONAL MUSIC FEED TV CHANNEL

The Universal Music Group is set to launch it’s own video channel THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FEED.  Few details are available, but it appears likely that the channel will feature primarily. Continue reading

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MIDEM SPEAKERS GET IT: MUSIC MUST BE PORTABLE

The Hollywood Reporters writes from MIDEM that, "Music must not only be protected but also made easier for consumers to move around and enjoy if the digital world is to. Continue reading

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UMG Launches Mobile Division

The Hollywood Reporter writes that the "Universal Music Group reinforced its belief in the mobile entertainment space by establishing Universal Music Mobile US and appointing Rio Caraeff to head it. Continue reading

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Full Length Songs On Your Cell

Chaoticom, a provider of mobile music download services, announced on Thursday that it has signed a license agreement with major record label EMI, to offer full-length song downloads of 200,000. Continue reading

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