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MySpace Music Will Include Indies

UPDATED: Sources confirm that MySpace Music will include indie labels and artists that currently offer product via its apparent download provider Amazon MP3 when in launches this month. No official. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2008 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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Thumbplay Open Enables Indie Mobile Sales

Much of this week’s music news is coming from San Francisco and the CTIA mobile conference. Thumplay used the gathering to launch Thumplay Open which enables indie artists and labels. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2008 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Cutting Tune Enables Make Your Own Ringtones

RealNetworks‘ new Cutting Tune enables mobile subscribers to select any portion of purchased songs as ringtone or ringback tones. "Our partners continue to see strong demand for mobile services that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2008 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Thursday’s Music Briefing: Bronfman Live, Last.FM Lawsuit, Wu-Tang & Much More

> Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group will be interviewed at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference today September 18th at 1:10 p.m. ET. It will be. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Popkomm Digital Music Innovator Nominees Chosen

Six finalist will compete for the Popkomm-IMEA (Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award). All are companies worth watching closely. The winner will be chosen October 8th during Germany’s Popkomm convention.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Amazon Offers Indies Free Download Distribution

UPDATED: Amazon’s CreateSpace Opens Free Direct Download Channel Amazon owned CreateSpace has added an MP3 distribution service that enables indie musicians and labels to sell downloads through Amazon MP3’s online. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2008 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

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Sony Ericsson Follows “Comes With Music” Lead

"Sony Ericsson is set to unveil an unlimited music downloading service for its mobile phones…(it is) expected to be an expansion of its existing mobile download services (and) will compete. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2008 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Warner Music Partners With Deezer

Warner Music International and French based online jukebox Deezer today announced a global content and revenue partnership. Warner Music’s catalog will be available for on-demand streaming as part of Deezer’s. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Radar Connects Artists With Budget Video Producers

Videos are not just for MTV anymore. With the growth of dozens of cable channels and thousands of online outlets, producing a music video is more important than ever. Videos. Continue reading