The RIAA wants to issue unlimited takedowns to Google. (ars) But data shows that labels aren't even using the current system to its limits.
- The Rise of the Opening Act – Now it's often the headlining artists – not the promoters or the labels – who choose the bands playing first. Show up early. (WSJ)
- An analysis by Glenn Peoples of the strong digital music report just issued by UK's BPI suggest that streaming is not hurting download sales. (Billboard)
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- Libery Media continues to eye takeover of SiriusXM. (NYT)
- Slacker is now available on Roku and has released an app for Windows 8 Release Preview.
- OurStage.com adds media vets Lee Rubenstein as Chief Revenue Officer and Scott Nelson as Senior Vice President of Marketing.
- Brooklyn bomb squad called in for electronic keyboard. (NY Post)
- Portraits Of An American Metal Festival (NPR)
