- After a week of bickering including a threat to shut down iTunes, The Copyright Royalty Board left mechanical rates largely unchanged.
US Congress passed a bill empowering Sound Exchange to negotiate digital performance royalties which paves the way for a settlement with net broadcasters.- Nokia officially launched its Comes With Music service with all four major labels and some indies. A few, like 7Digital’s Ben Drury called the service "fatally flawed".
- CEO David Pakman is leaving eMusic. Is the indie subscription service in a slump?
More indie record labels spoke out against MySpace Music, but they continue to use the site as a promotional vehicle.- Kid Rock finally went digital via Rhapsody.
- Walmart ends WMA support 10/9
- Guest Post: Consumer or Music Lover: You Decide.
Are big changes ahead for Zune?
Music Industry Week In Review: Royalties, Nokia, eMusic, MySpace & Much More
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