>>> A Chicago judge ruled that former Victory act Hawthorne Heights is free to record for other labels. >>> QuickLink Music Manager bridges the gap between PC and cell phones. Continue reading

>>> Digital sheet music company FreeHandmusic.com has added the massive Sony/ATV catalog to their downloadable offerings. >>> The major labels are suing Yahoo China alleging illegal music distribution. >>> The. Continue reading

>>> KOCH, North America’s largest indie distributor and label, is getting a new owner. >>> Europe’s largest dance music label Ministry Of Sound is protesting trade group Impala’s decision to. Continue reading

The Digital Media Association representing providers like Yahoo! and Napster has submitted a ‘friend of the court’ brief opposing ASCAP’s claim that music downloads are ‘public performances’ and subject to. Continue reading

Hip hop magazine The Source is losing employees and seems to be headed for further problems. A New York/Long Island Honda dealers promo featuring animated rapping Presidents takes off with. Continue reading

Concert giant Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) will release fourth quarter and full-year 2006 financial results after market hours on via a teleconference today Thursday, March 1st at 5PM EST.  To access. Continue reading

>>> The industry is beginning to weigh potential fallout from lawsuits over mp3 patents. For now at least is business as usual. >>> Cell makers are about to deliver a. Continue reading

RUMOR:  We hear that there were a few layoffs at eMusic last week. Are profits down or are they just trying to make the numbers pretty before looking for a. Continue reading

>>> Last week’s $1.52 billion ruling against Microsoft for use of mp3 technology could have a chilling effect on the entire music industry just as more labels were moving towards. Continue reading

>>> A court has ordered Microsoft to pay $1.52 billion in damages for use of two digital msusic patents owned by Acatal-Lucent that convert audio files to mp3’s on the. Continue reading