>>> Billboard.biz is reporting that Apple paid EMI a $5 million advance to be the first to sell their tracks DRM free. Will other services be required to pay advances and how will it effect DRM-free momentum?
>>> Mac News has details on the European Union investigation into iTunes price fixing.
>>> A new survey predicts strong portable music player growth in 2007 and shows that in a sign that should send shivers down AM/FM broadcaster’s spines (if they have them) in-car iPod usage is growing.
>>> At least one blogger says iTunes’ new Complete My Album push is a pointless or even harmful "mirage" and offers analysis.
