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Kyte Flies Straight T0 $21M. Bands Get Live Mobile Fan Clubs

Live mobile video and social networking site Kyte has grabbed an impressive $21.1 million in second round financing ed by Steamboat Ventures (Disney) and Intellect Capital Ventures. 50 Cent, Prodigy. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/11/2008 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pitchfork.tv To Launch April 7th

Pitchfork will launch Pitchfork.tv on April 7th as a visual extension of the leading indie music web site. The online channel will offer mini-documentaries, secret rooftop and basement sessions, full. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/05/2008 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Last.fm Launches Apps Showcase Built.Last.fm

MORE EXPANSION AHEAD Last.fm has launched a new section build.last.fm designed to showcase third party applications and widgets for the music discovery and social networking site. The apps extend the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/29/2008 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Last.FM Adds On Demand Song Streams, Indie Artist Program

Last.FM has added a new on demand song streaming service with the support from all four major labels and 150,000 indie labels and artists from distributors including The Orchard, CD. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/24/2008 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Nokia Adds Net Radio

Watch out broadcasters…

Bruce Houghton on 01/03/2008 in Radio & Satellite | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora Westergren Speaks For DiMA Before Congress

Pandora founder Tim Westergren testified today on behalf of the Digital Music Asscoiation before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Westergren emphasized the range of radio on the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2007 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Internet Broadcast Talks Make Progress

The fight over internet broadcast royalty rates seems to finally reaching a conclusion.  Yesterday, SoundExchange agreed to cap "per channel" fees for larger internet radio companies at $50,000 a year. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/24/2007 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Internet Radio Update

It’s wait patiently and hope for the best time for internet broadcasters. Negotiations between webcasters and SoundExchange over higher royalties have been stalled.  But new reports say they will resume. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/09/2007 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Part II – Music Festivals Thrive On Diversity. Why Can’t Radio? An Interview With Radio Paradise’s Bill Goldsmith.

Part II – Yesterday we asked why commercial radio doesn’t follow the lead of today’s top music festivals and program a more eclectic mix.  One of the few broadcasters who. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2007 in Radio & Satellite | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live365 Study Underscores Importance of Net Radio To Indie Music

A new Live365 study of music played on the massive net broadcasting network showed that 56% came from indie artists and labels. When compared with the 10-15% that indie music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/27/2007 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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