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Spotify Planning Late Summer U.S. Launch

Spotify is reportedly planning a US launch of it's free music streaming service for later this summer.  Think of Spotify as a free ad supported Rhapsody Unlimited – search for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Pandora Gets Another $35 Million

Are royalty rates still too high for internet broadcasters to survive?  Many say yes, but a group of investors apparently disagree and have pumped $35 million into Pandora. Greylock is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora Limits Users To 40 Hours Per Month

Yesterday, webcasters reached a settlement with SoundExchange that saw rates rise, but not to the stratospheric levels feared. Most involved praised the agreement; Pandora among them.  To help absorb the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora, Other Webcasters Reach Royalty Deal

After two year of wrangling, "pure-play webcasters" (those who do not also broadcast over the air or are part of large corporations) have reached a settlement for royalty payments to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora ‘s Westergren Responds To Artist Airplay Submission Controversy

Yesterday's story that Pandora was requiring that all music considered for airplay must also be available for sale as a physical CD on Amazon drew some strong comments from Hypebot. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (31)
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Pandora Forces $29.95 Payments From Indie Bands

(UPDATED) Until recently, Pandora accepted music from indie artists at no cost in almost any form including home burned CD-R's. But now, in part because of a deal to display. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (46)
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VOTE: What Do You Think Of The New Pandora Requirements For Indie Bands?

Online Surveys & Market Research More: Pandora Forces $29.95 Payments From Indie Bands

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Senate Passes Webcaster Settlement Act 2009

The U.S. Senate has passed the Webcaster Settlement Act of '09. A similar bill passed the House several weeks ago. If signed by the President, the bill would suspend controversial. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/19/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Are Artists The New Gatekeepers? Clear Channel Radio & Front Line Mgt. Think So.

Both broadcast and online radio are searching for new ways to engage listeners in the iPod age and radio giant Clear Channel is betting that name artists may be the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/12/2009 in Radio & Satellite | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Both Founders Resign From Last.fm

  "After two years running Last.fm within CBS we feel the time is right to begin the process of handing over the reins. This is the latest stage in a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/10/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (2)
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