Amazon Announces MP3 Download Store With EMI Catalog And 12,000 Labels
Amazon today officially announced that it will launch an MP3 only digital music store later this year with tracks from more than 12,000 record labels including EMI’s entire catalog. Every. Continue reading
IAG Ticketmaster Buys Stake In Azoff’s Frontline
Barry Diller’s IAG InterActive has bought a signifigant stake in Iriving Azoff and Howard Kaufman’s mega-management firm Frontline. IAG also owns Ticketmaster and the move may be part of a. Continue reading
A Look At Universal Music’s Financials
Parent corporation Vivendi just reported a 22% earning jump last quarter, but its Universal music division did not do as well. Universal Music Group’s revenues declined 8.7% versus the same. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: ITunes Grabs Beatle, MySpace Gets Pumpkins, Fox Goes Audible & Much More
>>> As expected iTunes has the digital exclusive on the new McCartney release. >>> MySpace and Spin are producing a Smashing Pumpkins tribute compilation available for download. A smart and. Continue reading
More Changes At A&R
More big changes in A&R staffs in recent weeks at many labels including: Warner Music Group is restructuring the company putting further focus on their digital strategy and distribution David. Continue reading
Does eMusic’s Math Work For Labels?
PART 4 – In addition to increased competition, label defections pose the greatest threat to eMusic’s future. In recent weeks Victory, Urge, Red House, Silva America, and Tzadik and others. Continue reading
New Business Briefing: Rubin In, Granite Up, Reznor Mad, Sprint Mixed & More
>>> It’s Official. Rick Rubin will bring his American Recordings to Columbia and hold an executive position. (Reuters) >>> Capital/EMI will re-release the entire solo Paul McCartney catalog via digital. Continue reading
Koch Buys Navarre
Koch has bought music and video distributor Navarre for $6.5 million. (press release) It is unclear what consolidation of staff and resources will follow. But with the retail brick and. Continue reading
Hypebot Gets A Letter From eMusic
As I have researched Hypebot’s current eMusic series, I’ve contacted many sources. As many writers do – even a part-time blogger/industry commentator – I’ve shared small advance portions of the. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: MySpace Protects, Majors Silent, Microsoft, Real & Apple Get Sued
>>> MySpace has launched "Take Down Stay Down" copy protection for videos that allows content providers to ban content. >>> AP looks at why the major labels are silent while. Continue reading
