Peter Gabriel’s Server Stolen
Music and music 2.o impresario Peter Gabriel didn’t just have the servers that host several of his ventures hacked; he had them stolen. From his web site: The majority of. Continue reading
Qtrax Inks Universal…It’s Real This Time
Months after a flashy announcement at MIDEM that Qtrax had deals with all four major labels, they have finally inked Universal. Details of the deal were not announced, but given. Continue reading
Digital NARM – Day #1 Overview
As you might expect, yesterday’s panelists at Digital NARM expressed concerns about the present and future state of digital music. But despite these challenges, there seemed to be quite a. Continue reading
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
