– Barney Wragg has left Universal to head EMI’s digital efforts in the post recently vacated by Ted Cohen. (See above for full story)
– The Allman Brothers and Cheap Trick have added ringtones to their eagerly awaited royalty underpayment lawsuit against Sony. (Billboard Radio Monitor)

– Roots music is getting less space at retail forcing labels like Arhoolie and HighTone to get creative about marketing.(Inside Bay Area News via Coolfer)
– USA Today takes a look at eMusic’s impressive growth powered by it’s mp3 format. (USA Today)