New Music Business Briefing: More EMI, Music Net & DMX Subscriibe, AC/DC Gives Verizon Exclusive & More
>>> More on Terra Firma’s purchase of EMI – Forbes has commentary and market reaction. EMI has created a web site for investors to keep them informed of developments and. Continue reading
Terra Firma Wins Bid For EMI
Just before today’s 1PM local deadline, UK investment firm Terra Firma announced that it had received the 90% EMI shareholder approval needed for its £2.4bn ($4.9 billion) takeover. The remaining. Continue reading
Sammy Hagar – A B-List Rock Star Shows How It’s Done
From guest blogger Dale Nixon, Poor Sammy Hagar. Reportedly snubbed by the multi-million dollar Van Halen reunion which may or may not be happening this fall… Forced to open for. Continue reading
Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop
>>> Nick Jr.’s new kids show Yo Gabba Gabba! will include a regular feature, Biz’s Beat of the Day, featuring old school beatboxer Biz Markie. >>> Madlib, one of the. Continue reading
SF’s Bandwith Conference Adds WB VP Keynote
The Bandwidth Conference announced today that Peter Standish, VP of Marketing at Warner Bros. Records, will be a featured speaker at the conference this August. At Warner Bros. Records, Mr.. Continue reading
iTunes Hits 3 Billion Downloads
Apple today announced that more than three billion songs have been purchased and downloaded from the iTunes. The online store recently surpassed Amazon and Target to become the third largest. Continue reading
Former VP Reveals Dark Side Of Victory Records
A detailed missive chronicling the excesses and dark side of Victory Records and its controversial founder Tony Brummel complete with email documentation allegedly by industry veteran and former Victory VP. Continue reading
Dave Mathews Gives Starbucks Exclusive Live CD
Starbucks stores have grabbed an exclusive on the Dave Matthews Band “Live Trax” CD starting today. The compilation from Bama Rags/RCA Records features recordings of performances dating back to 1995. . Continue reading
eMusic Study Claims Service Is Good For Indie Music
Hypebot has led the charge in criticism of eMusic and how its low pricing can hurt indie labels and musicians. (read our exclusive 6 part eMusic series) The company’s rebuttle. Continue reading
eMusic’s Goes Mobile With AT&T – Details & Commentary
Rather than partner with a single middleman or create their own store, AT&T has been partnering with a variety of companies to provide music downloads and services to its subscribers. . Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Hearings On Broadcast Performance Royalties, Amp’d To Court, Liquid Experience & Much More
>>> The House Judiciary Committee will meet today to hear testimony from the radio and recording industries who are at odds over proposed performance royalties for broadcast radio. (R.A.I.N.) Given. Continue reading
