London’s Sunday Times reports that EMI/Warner Music Group merger talks are on again with financial advisers on both sides being briefed now preparation for merger talks. “This deal’s going to. Continue reading

Wired Editor Chris Anderson took a look on his blog at NARM figures showing that much like CD’s a small percentage of available tracks account for a large percentage of. Continue reading

We’re living in the age of consolidated radio groups, computerized song selection, voice tracking and random-play Jack formats.  And people are tuning out in droves… "Is it time to bring. Continue reading

At the annual meeting held yesterday in Paris, the shareholders of Vivendi Universal approved the company’s name change, to just Vivendi.  "A new chapter in the history of the company. Continue reading

A variety of sources are reporting that the major labels seem ready to temporarily give up on their fight for variable download track pricing at iTunes. Its a big reversal. Continue reading

Indie Download music site FreshTracksMusic is offering unlimited un-protected downloads for as little as $4.95 a month.  Coke has also tapped the outlet for a special promotion. During a quick. Continue reading

Apple reported that profits in the last quarter surged 41% from a year ago to $410 million driven in part by hot iPod sales. (AFP) Reggatone stumbles?  "In at least. Continue reading

PureRevolution.com – Good looking beta of a new online indie music and artist community. BandSpace.com – Yet another new online indie music community in beta. DigtialGrabber.com – How to clean. Continue reading

This month’s Fast Company magazine asks some of the digital music industry’s biggest players about the future of the "New Music Industry": Van Toffler – President of MTV Networks Michael. Continue reading