P2P News: Emusic Gets Makeover & Napster Goes Public
FMQB reports that “Two of the old school members of the digital download world are making some changes in the near future. “ “Emusic will relaunch their subscription service this. Continue reading
Miscrosoft May Align With Majors For CD Copy Protection
CNET and MusicAlly have both reported talks between Microsoft and major record labels about the software company’s hoped for support of CD copy-protection technologies in its upcoming “Longhorn” Windows operating. Continue reading
Global Music Sales Fell 7.6% in 2003. Fourth Year Of Decline.
Sales of recorded music worldwide fell 7.6% in 2003, the fourth consecutive year of decline, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Total sales were 2.7 billion units. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
