Yahoo! Blog Confirms Changes Ahead For Music Division
Rumors of major changes within Yahoo! Music have been rumored for weeks and a post on a company blog all but confirms them. "We are streamlining the structure of one. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: FCC May Fine XM & Sirius, Imeem Hooks Sony BMG, Britney Charts & More
>>> The FCC is considering fines against XM and Sirius related to some of their receivers. (Radio Ink) >>> Sony BMG is joining WMG and many indies in liscensing tracks. Continue reading
The Onion Skewers The Starbucks Music Giveaway
From The Onion Starbucks announced that they would be giving away 1.5 million songs a day for one month to promote their music arm and iTunes deal. What do you. Continue reading
Last Days To Vote In the SpiralFrog vs. WE7 Poll
We’ll be taking the poll down over the weekend. So far the Frog is getting stepped on; so give us your opinion. You’ll find the poll in the far right. Continue reading
Amazon MP3 Store Reaction & Analysis From Around The Web
Our news story and analysis "What The Amazon Store Is…And Is Not" got so many links and hits that we thought we’d take a look across the web to see. Continue reading
Pirate Bay Turns Tables On EMI, Universal & Sony BMG
Swedish torrent site Pirate Bay has turned the tables and sues 10 major music and media companies who tried to disrupt the site by hiring Media Defender. Using evidence it. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: CMJ Responds, Universal vs. iTunes & Much More
>>> We got the most 1 day hits ever on our post yesterday "What The Amazon Store Is… And Isn’t". Check it out here. >>> CMJ responds to showcase selection. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: CMJ Scam?, iTunes Terms “Indecent”, The RIAA Follies & Much More
>>> CMJ appears to have been caught taking submission fees from bands via Sonicbids and not even listening to the music before rejecting them. (Ghost Media) >>> Vivendi CEO calls. Continue reading
Virgin To Close US & UK Download Stores October 19th
Hypebot reported that this would happen months ago, but the end is finally near. Virgin will shut its music subscription and download services in the US and UK next month.. Continue reading
Update: Report From the Protest Against Sony BMG At Popkomm
EXCLUSIVE: This report came in this morning from the organizers of the protest against Sony BMG at Popkomm in Berlin: "(At) Popkomm, we staged a small action at the SonyBMG. Continue reading
