Retail & Vinyl

WHO SAYS PRICE DOESN’T MATTER? Real Networks Sells 3 Million Tracks In 3 Weeks

RealNetworks has announced that music fans purchased more than 3 million songs during the three-week 49 cents per track promotion celebrating the company’s new Harmony Technology, and said it would. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2004 in Digital Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WARNER MUSIC MEMO: ANNOUNCING THE INDY LABEL INCUBATOR SYSTEM

This (we believe authentic) memo from Lyor Cohen of WMG has been circulationg around the net: Dear Partners, I want to share with you the news that Warner Music Group. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/06/2004 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Microsoft Enters The Online Music Market

IT’S ALIVE ! But is it any different/better than iTunes or the rest? Find out for yourself and email us your comments.

Bruce Houghton on 09/02/2004 in Digital Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Contdown To Microsoft Music Downlaods

FOR SOME STRANGE REASON I FIND MYSELF HITTING THIS LINK EVERY COUPLE OF HOURS TO SEE IF MICROSOFT HAS FINALLY OPENED IT’S DIGITAL MUSIC DOWNLOAD SITE YET…WE HEAR IT’S ANY. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2004 in Digital Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Portability Debate Rages While Rome Burns

Billboard reports that “as anticipation for portable subscription music builds, the plot details for this new chapter in the digital distribution saga remain unclear. Record labels and digital music service. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/30/2004 in Digital Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Byrd’s Roger McGGuinn Uses Technology To Beat The System

USA Today has published a story about how tecnology has allowed former Byrds frontman and solo folk artist Roger McGuinn and other musicians to inexpensively record and release their music.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/27/2004 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Microsoft Enters The Online Music Market

According to the San Jose Mercury News, “Expect Microsoft to announce its long-anticipated foray into the online music business this week, raising the competitive stakes for the current market leader,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2004 in Digital Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Help For The Majors Is On The Way: The DualDisc Comes To The US

CELEBRITYACCESS reports that the CD/DVD combo disc DualDisc is finally coming to our shores. Is this just another attempt to prop up a sagging bottom line at the major labels?. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2004 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Clive Chides Music Retail For Lack Of Excitment

The Hollywood Reporter writes: “Legendary music mogul Clive Davis has some advice for music retailers looking to persuade music fans to return to traditional record shops: Make shopping more fun.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2004 in Retail & Vinyl | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Real Networks Aims For Market Share And At iTunes With 50% Off Music Sale

hypebot: In what can best be described as a savvy play for increased market share, Real Networks yesterday announced a half price sale on all of its half million plus. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/17/2004 in Digital Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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