With all of the FTC charges, turmoil and changes at Burnlouge, we wondered how "reatilers" that had de paid dearly (often $500 and up) for expensive entry into the previous. Continue reading

"…We need Wall Street out of the music business and return to the days of pioneers and believers, people who take measured, calculated risks to support real artists over long. Continue reading

>>> A new PriceWaterhouse report says that the video gaming industry will soon surpass the size of the must industry in the US.  (Ars Technica) What does this say about. Continue reading

>>> Hypebot revealed that Clear Channel Radio’s FCC mandated indie artist program requires artists to waive all rights and royalties. >>> In reaction to an FTC probe, music download service. Continue reading

After coming under heavy fire from the Federal Trade Commission, Burnlounge is changing it’s business model.  The FTC called Burnlounge’s network marketing system a "pyramid scheme" and went to court. Continue reading

>>> House Small business Committee to hold hearings on new higher royalty rates for internet broadcasters. (RAIN) >>> Sirius continues to lead XM in month to month sales 55/45. (FMQB). Continue reading

From ProHipHop: >>> Big Boi stars in Who’s Your Caddy? opening July 27th. >>> Dances From Tha Hood premiered on MTV over the weekend featuring hip hop dancer/choreographer Tweetie teaching. Continue reading

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>>> EMI is reporting early sales gains from its DRM free experiment. (Bloomberg) Expect further acceleration by the Fall as Amazon and other stores come online with DRM free and. Continue reading