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
Study Shows Illegal Downloads Rising Just As Paid Digital Growth Slows
It should come as no surprise, but an extensive new UK study by Entertainment Media Research shows that illegal downloads are at an all time high just as paid download. Continue reading
Terra Firma Forced To Extend EMI Deadline Again. Reports Surface China Mobile Is Real Buyer.
Terra Firma Capital Partners was granted a last minute extension of its bid for EMI by the U.K.’s Takeover Panel from yesterday until 1PM on Wednesday. There have been growing. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: WMG Stok Tumbles, YouTube Rewrites History, Universal Extends Sanctuary Bid & Much More
>>> WMG stock continued its downward slide to a 52 week low of $12.76 on Friday. Could one reason be the looming deal that would bring Madonna from the label. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Week In Review
>>> The LA Times killed a column that advocated free music giveaways as Prince did recently in the UK. (Read the full text of the banned article here.) and late. Continue reading
