Digital NARM – Panel Highlights And Commentary
Digital NARM Day 1: Facts, Figures and Food For Thought A few tidbits from the first day’s panels: According to Brad Duea, 40% of the songs that subscribers stream on. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Zune Updates, EMI Psychometrics, IRIS & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES – WMG is now selling mp3’s via WalMart.com and Napter appears poised to finally jump on the DRM bandwagon. Peter Gabriel’s servers were stolen pulling down several of. Continue reading
Some Small Hypebot Changes
EASIER COMMENTS – We’ve turned off CAPTCHA which means that you don’t have to type in those annoying little letters to get your comments posted. Hopefully you guys will comment. Continue reading
eMusic Yanks Rolling Stones ABKCO Catalog
Just week’s after trumpeting the addition of early Rolling Stone’s catalog titles to its subsription service, eMusic is being forced to take the titles down. From the eMusic forums: ". Continue reading
WMG Set To Broaden DRM-Free Offering
EXCLUSIVE: As Digital NARM opens in San Francisco today, sources are pointing towards Warner Music Group broadening its DRM-free mp3 offering beyond Amazon. Variable pricing appears to have been a. Continue reading
A Perfect Time For Digital NARM
EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE Digital NARM – "the only music industry event solely focused on selling digital entertainment" – which begins today in San Francisco and runs through Thursday – couldn’t come. Continue reading
WMG To Test Variable Pricing
WMG will soon begin experimenting with variable download pricing. Few details have been shared, but the trial will be powered by Digonex and technology already in use by Nettwerk, Naxos. Continue reading
Universal/Buzznet Buys AbsolutePunk
Absolutepunk.net, arguably the most popular niche music site on the net, has been bought by Buzznet. This follows recent acquisitions of Stereogum and Idolator as well as a major investment. Continue reading
A List Of TVT’s Unsecured Creditors
Does bankrupt indie label TVT owe you money? If so, you’re in good company. House of Blues is left holding a $230 bar tab and EMI Publishing is looking for. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Whole Foods Sings, eMusic Puts On Jacket & Much More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: WMG appears set to offer DRM-free product to more download stores. WMG also will be experimenting with variable pricing. A complete list of the lucky folks that TVT. Continue reading
