I used to love independent record stores. Still do. There just aren't any in my adopted home of Roanoke, Virginia.  Sure there are more great ways than ever to discover. Continue reading

  RIAA disputes claims it has spent millions to collect less than $300K in court settlements and fines. (RIAA) Breaking Down the 2009 DMCA Rulemaking, Part 1: Victory for Vidders.. Continue reading

The Hypebot Hit Song Contest: Enter Now. Music piracy and the end of culture. Topspin Media now sells tickets. SocialMention: like Google Alerts, for social media. ReverbNation and Ernie Ball. Continue reading

(UPDATED) For almost two years, Spotify has been trying to launch in the US, having hoped to go live back in 2009. Sources now report that their licensing negotiations with. Continue reading

Back in June, the 13 record companies sought to freeze assets of LimeWire, "accusing its founder of fraudulently trying to evade hundreds of millions of dollars in damages over copyright. Continue reading

The Orchard has completed its acquisition by Dimensional Associates, private equity arm of JDS Capital Management; they are now the majority owner of the company. At an afternoon meeting in. Continue reading

Reporter Fiona Sturges has penned a rather thought provoking article where she poses the question as to what happens when the major labels begin focusing too much on re-releasing, deluxe. Continue reading

Read Part One KB: In Cognitive Surplus, Clay Shirky urges companies and consumers to stop clinging to old models and  embrace what he characterizes as "as much chaos as we. Continue reading

(UPDATED) How Rooney escaped the major-label shredder with their identity intact and a career to boot. (NashvilleScene) The Hip-Hop Dilemma: Make Cash or Stay True? (OpposingViews) Breaking Down the 2009. Continue reading