> Ad supported P2P download service Qtrax announced on Sunday that it was launching Monday with 25 million tracks including all for major labels.  On Monday there was no launch. Continue reading

> A digital download tax is gaining momentum in Indiana and Nebraska. > A bill before Congress would fine people who burned downloads to CD as much as $1.5 million.. Continue reading

In an effort to give back a little to an industry that has given me so much, I post music industry job openings for free here on Hypebot. Please send. Continue reading

ARE MORE CUTS AHEAD? Sony BMG Global Digital & U.S. Sales has cut 25 jobs on the physical distribution side, 8 staffers in the finance department and the retail coordinators. Continue reading

UPDATED: Don’t miss yesterday’s piece: "Is The Tipping Point Toast? Music Marketing Needs To Change…Again". Its getting some strong reactions. (Hypebot) > Universal reported that earnings we’re down 5% in. Continue reading

In an effort to give back a little to an industry that has given me so much, I post music industry job openings for free here on Hypebot.  Please send. Continue reading

The latest news from Cannes as the world’s largest international music convention continues. “The hottest thing at Midem this year is not a thing but an emotional shift. The shift. Continue reading

> Yahoo says profits fell 23% (and its stock followed). The company also confirmed that it will cut 1000 jobs. (San Jose Mercury News) Sources say the entire music division. Continue reading

Qtrax was the rising star of the music industry on Monday morning. But 24 hours later after all four major labels denied having deals with the company Qtrax was labeled. Continue reading