Yep Roc Signs Toronto’s Rock Plaza Central
Indie Yep Roc has signed Toronto based Rock Plaza Central and the buzz around this eclectic outfit is already hitting a feverish pitch. Rock Plaza Central is an eclectic 7. Continue reading
Tuesday Music Industry Miscellany
UPDATED: >>> Booking agency William Morris has added a full service international music division based in London under the direction of former Dire Straits manager Ed Bicknell (press release) >>>. Continue reading
Ruckus Goes Ad-Supported Nationwide. Can It Slow College Downloading?
Ruckus which distributes music online to affiliated college campuses is expanding access to its ad-supported music download service to any U.S. college student. Beginning today any student with a valid. Continue reading
eMusic Hits 250,000 Subscribers Up 25% in 4 Months. Ochard Pacts With Muzak
eMusic has surpassed 250,000 subscribers only four months since hitting the 200,000 mark. This new milestones comes only a month after the sale of it’s 100 millionth download since launching. Continue reading
Indie Labels Join Forces With Merlin To End “Copyright Apartheid”
UPDATED: In a major announcement at MIDEM, some of the world’s leading indie labels and trade groups have joined forces to create Merlin, a non-profit worldwide one stop shop for. Continue reading
EMI Says Mix Your Own Moby, McCartney and Pet Shop Boys
EMI UK has struck a content deal with U-MYX for usage across the and Continental Europe. U-MYX technology gives music fans the opportunity to r emix songs by without having. Continue reading
Monday Music Industry Miscellany
>>> MySpace launches a series of artist on artist clips with interviews like The Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D. (press release) >>>. Continue reading
EMI Sues InfoSpace For $100 Million In Ringtone Revenue
EMI Publishing has has filed a $100 million lawsuit against ringtone giant InfoSpace, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In a complaint filed Jan. 12 in U.S. District Court in New. Continue reading
Soundscan Releases 2006 International Download Report
675 Million Tracks sold worldwide 81Million Pan-European digital downloads Gnarls Barkley/Crazy, Shakira/Hips Don’t Lie Scissor Sisters/I Don’t Feel Like Dancing topped the Sales Chart Full. Continue reading
In Ticketing Adds Event Ticket Insurance
Innovative ticketing service In Ticketing has begun offering Event Ticket Protector insurance which provides a full refund if the ticket holder cannot go to an event personal, medical or travel. Continue reading
