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# Muisc Biz News: Is Google Music Near?, Facebook Comments Stones Battle, Luke Wood, RDIO & More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/muisc-biz-news/
- Published: 2011-02-01T06:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2011-02-01T06:00:00.000Z
- Description: Some reports point to Google Music and perhaps Spotify launching next month. We hear that it will take longer, and Greg Sandoval has an overview of where things stand, "Hey. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/02/muisc-biz-news.html]
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- Some reports point to **Google Music** and perhaps **Spotify** launching next month. We hear that it will take longer, and Greg Sandoval has an overview of where things stand, "**Hey iTunes, here comes Google Music, Spotify"** ([CNet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001%5F3-20030130-261.html?ref=hypebot.com))
- Live Nation And Ex-Chairman Michael Cohl **Battling Over Rolling Stones Tour.** ([Hollywood Reporter](http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/touring/live-nation-and-ex-chairman-michael-cohl-1005016672.story?ref=hypebot.com))
- **Facebook** May Push A **Third-Party Commenting System** ([paidContent](http://paidcontent.org/article/419-facebook-may-push-a-third-party-commenting-system/?ref=hypebot.com))

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More Music Industry News & Commentary:

- **Luke Wood** joins headphone company **Beats by Dr. Dre** as President and COO. He joins from Interscope Geffen A&M, where he was Chief Strategy Officer and President of DGC Records.
- **RDIO News:** A look at ([Gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5746268/on-rdio?ref=hypebot.com)) and and interview with CEO Drew Lerner ([MikeKing](http://mikeking.berkleemusicblogs.com/2011/01/30/an-interview-with-rdio-ceo-drew-lerner/?ref=hypebot.com)) plus a DEMO: Rdio Now Available on Sonos. ([Mashable](http://mashable.com/2011/01/31/rdio-sonos/?ref=hypebot.com))
- **Location based music** is heating up. ([Evolver.fm](http://evolver.fm/2011/01/31/location-based-music-takes-place/?ref=hypebot.com))
- What Purpose Should **Government Funding** of Music Serve? ([Muisc&EconomyBlog](http://music.martinprosperity.org/2011/01/31/what-purpose-should-government-funding-of-music-serve-2/?ref=hypebot.com))
- How a **bad taste in music** really CAN ruin a relationship. ([DailyMail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1351674/Scientific-study-reveals-bad-taste-music-ruins-relationships.html?ref=hypebot.com#ixzz1CgLs4E3i))
- Google Spent **$5.2 Million On Lobbying** In 2010; Up 29% from 2009\. ([TechCrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2011/01/31/google-spent-5-2-million-on-lobbying-in-2010-up-29-percent-from-2009/?ref=hypebot.com))
- **Think you're a fan?** Dig deep and prove it. ([SydneyMorningHerald](http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/think-youre-a-fan-dig-deep-and-prove-it-20110131-1ab2r.html?ref=hypebot.com))
- **Kanye West**'s Web Presence a Runaway Success. ([ReadWriteWeb](http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/kanye%5Fwest%5Fweb%5Fpresence%5Fa%5Frunaway%5Fsuccess.php?ref=hypebot.com))
- Digital distributor **finetunes** has added bassist **Mike Watt**’s new **clenchedwrench** label.