> There were major layoffs at Capital and Virgin Records, but Greg Thompson was promoted to EVP of a combined promo staff > Nokia denies making high payments to labels. Continue reading

The MySpace Application Gallery has now officially launched. Since the beta launch in March, MySpace has added more than 1,000 approved outside apps. The apps come in a variety of. Continue reading

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It has been a month of major announcements, changes and acquisitions for the new music industry and in this guest post, Scott Perry of the always informative NewMusicTipSheet.com does a. Continue reading

HYPEBOT FEATURES – Starbuck pushes music to the back burner. Concord takes over HEAR MySpace launches 1000+ outside apps A look back at a big month for Music 2.0 Despite. Continue reading

As a service to the industry, Hypebot publishes free job openings and internships. Email yours here and see more opportunities on our free music industry job board. Digital distributor The. Continue reading

FORGET ABOUT STOCK OPTIONS & IPO RICHES Earlier this week Silicon Alley Insider reviewed a survey showing distrust of record labels, took a quick look at the state of the. Continue reading

HYPEBOT FEATURES: Is music becoming a "modest niche business". Should we care? Big changes at EMI‘s Capital and Virgin eMusic adds classical labels. Says free samplers sell music. EMI Publishing. Continue reading

EMI Music Publishing has promoted two insiders to new roles within its NY based licensing division. Kristin Durie is now VP of Music Services & Licensing. See will manage EMI. Continue reading