QTrax Relaunches…I Think.
The front page of Qtrax claims that music is available for US users. But my experience and others this morning suggests differently. Sign up and download of the Songbird based. Continue reading
POLL: MySpace Redesign
What do you think of the MySpace redesign that launched this week? Its a little cleaner and more sponsor friendly, but personally I’m unimpressed, but then I’m not 14. Check. Continue reading
Social Networking By The Numbers
NEW STUDY CONFIRMS PATTERNS A new Rapleaf study of 49.3 million looked at data across social networks including Myspace, Facebook, LinkedIn and Flickr. Highlights: 120 million total social network profiles. Continue reading
IODA Adds Demon, Ace
Digital distributor IODA has added two UK labels to its portfolio, Legendary imprint Ace Records is partnering with IODA for worldwide digital distribution and The Demon Music Group is working. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music Briefing: BMG Incubator Label, MSN Music Lives & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: TuneCore opens a digital aggregater platform IODA adds Demon and Ace This week’s CIMS indie store charts A Test Of Hypebot’s Collective Intelligence: Check out Qbox and win!. Continue reading
TuneCore Opens Digital Aggregator Platform
Flat fee distributor TuneCore is launching a new service which enables other music companies to offer worldwide digital distribution using TuneCore’s infrastructure. TuneCore has already helped democratized the music industry. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores Charts For 6-18-08
CIMS Top 25 Debuts for June 17, 2008 1 COLDPLAY VIVA LA VIDA2 WOLF PARADE AT MOUNT ZOOMER3 SILVER JEWS LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT SEA4 WILSON,DENNIS PACIFIC OCEAN BLUE & BAMBU5. Continue reading
FMC Calls For Payola & Localism Scrutiny
The payola settlements of 2007 offered a starting point for radio to make changes that showed a commitment to localism and diversity on the public airwaves. But the reality is. Continue reading
Amazon Lowers Prices, eMusic Raises Them
EMUSIC’S PLAN COULD HURT INDIES UPDATE: Be sure to read the comments section including an eMusic rebuttal and join the discussion. While retaining 89 to 99 cent pricing on most. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music Briefing: Lil Wayne, NIN & More
UPDATED HYPEBOT FEATURES: Amazon lowers prices as eMusic raises them. ANALYSIS: eMusic’s new structure may not be good for indie labels. Get involved in the discussion and read a rebuttal. Continue reading
