>>> Internet music "piracy" is huge in China with many ISP’s making it easy for people to grab tracks.  EMI and some labels have decided that since they can’t stop. Continue reading

Given that the service has been a  dud since launch, it should come as no surprise that Sony is shutting down its digital download service Connect.  Use of their own. Continue reading

We’re working on a new design for Hypebot. Goals are to have it load faster, streamline the look and make it easier to navigate.  Its a bit of a work. Continue reading

>>> YouTube has cut its first blanket deal ever with a music licencing organization in the UK. It covers 10 million tracks. (PaidContent) >>> Nokia launches Ovi, a broad net. Continue reading

>>> The Burn to Shine series of documentaries features prominent indie bands playing one song apiece just before bulldozers and wrecking balls take down a house. (Wired) >>> Verizon Wireless. Continue reading

Recently PassAlong Networks spun off its Speakerheart division which enables download transactions for indie and D.I.Y. artists.  From Snocap to Sonific to Musicane and beyond, Speakerheart has plenty of competition,. Continue reading

Digital distributor INgrooves has launched a film & ideo division and signed several high profile content and  retailer relationships.  The new division, to be headed by President & COO Adam. Continue reading

>>> Following a recent Russian court ruing that cleared the site’s founder of any wrong doing allofmp3.com is again promising a comeback. >>> Judge sides with RIAA, file sharing applications. Continue reading