BOB LEFSETZ’S APRIL FOOLS DAY (hint, hint) LETTER: MAJOR LABELS SIGN WITH LIMEWIRE
EXPERTED FROM BOB LEFSETZ’S APRIL FOOLS DAY (hint, hint) LETTER: "…Yes, the waiting IS the hardest part. But FINALLY, after FIVE YEARS, the music business has moved into the FUTURE!. Continue reading
UPDATE: CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO’S NEW NET STRATEGY
There is an update on Clear Channel Radio’s internet plans in a Rueter’s story posted on the CNNMoney "…radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications Inc. plans to transform video into the. Continue reading
Clear Channel Radio Ups Web Stakes With Free Live Concerts
The NY Daily News reports that Clear Channel Radio is hatching a plan to use there broadcast clout to drive fans to related internet by using exclusive live concerts. "Rob. Continue reading
Elvis Costello And Others @ SXSW Discuss The Last Days Of The Music Industry
In a report about SXSW and the future of the music business, WashingtonPost.com’s Robert McMillan writes in his Random Access column that "The Who declared that rock is dead, so. Continue reading
SXSW Update
Hypebot’s spies at SXSW called this year’s confab one of the best ever with lots of great music. The HollywoodReporter.com wrote, "Seeing the Texas-bred act Los Super 7 seemed an. Continue reading
FIONA APPLE CD A HIT AND FANS CAN’T BUY IT
In yet another chapter in the continuing saga of dumb moves by label and artists that encourgae unauthorized downloading, Wired.com reports that "songs from Fiona Apple’s latest album are widely. Continue reading
Ring Tone Revenue To Hit $724 Million In 2009
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) JupiterResearch, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation, released the results of its annual wireless forecast, "Wireless Market Forecast, 2004 to 2009," which forecasts mobile phone adoption in the U.S.. Continue reading
Front Line CD’s For $5.99 @ YourMusic.com
In a move reminiscent of the old record clubs like BMG Music and Columbia House YourMusic.com is offering 14,000 new CD titles at $5.99 each (many of them top new. Continue reading
Music Video Download Service WatchMusicHere.com Launches
According to The Hollywood Reporter.com "Fans will be able to build libraries of their favorite music videos because of deals set to be announced today involving digital entertainment companies CinemaNow. Continue reading
Bono Attacks Record Industry “Business As Usual” At Rock Hall Induction
Hits Magazine reports that In his speech at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, Bono "admonished the bigwigs in the audience, telling them that they need to. Continue reading
