>>> A new survey showed that there are actually more active music buyers than there used to be; the problem is that each of them is spending a whole lot. Continue reading

>>> Billboard says Tuesday’s the day for the Amazon mp3 store launch. We hear Tuesday is not a hard deadline but they will launch soon. >>> NY Times tech columnist. Continue reading

>>> Microsoft has patented a new watermark technology called "stealthy audio watermarking,"that can tag songs to track origin and ownership without adding DRM that restricts usage. (PC) Amusing name for. Continue reading

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>>> Web radio royalty talks appear to be closer to conclusion according to several sources. (AP) >>> MyDamnChannel has cut a deal for a dedicated channel on MySpaceTV extending the. Continue reading

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>>> Can boycotting hip hop save the music industry and free the Jena 6? >>> The MTV Video Music Awards gave Kanye West another opportunity to spread the art of. Continue reading

>>> Napster has quietly moved one of its more innovative services – free if slightly limited ad supported song streams – off the main Napster site to free.napster.com with no. Continue reading