Mo Ostin May Rejoin Warner Bros. Records
Universally respected music executive Mo Ostin may be returning to Warner Brothers Records in a consulting capacity according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ostin whose 30 year career began as an. Continue reading
Last Week’s Music Industry Hits & Misses
HITS – The Future Of Music Coalition for bringing into focus just how important the fight for net neutrality is for all who are involved with indie and D.I.Y. music.. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Monday June 19, 2006
– The rumors are building that Microsoft is developing it’s own iPod killer. (Reuters) – Norway, Denmark and Sweden are joining France in trying to force Apple’s iTunes to open. Continue reading
Pitchfork – The Site Music-Heads Love To Hate
"Pitchforkmedia.com has become the main arbiter of taste among independent music fans, a distinction once claimed by zines, college radio, and mainstream music mags that risked advertising dollars by taking. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Monday June 26, 2006
PayPlay.FM opens with a library of 600,000 indie songs selling for as low as 77 cents a track and $7.77 per album and offers encryption that allows songs to be. Continue reading
Net Neutrality Needed For Indie Music’s Continued Growth
Net neutrality – that all traffic on the net should be treated equally – has been a much debated topic in recent weeks as Congress takes a hard look at. Continue reading
WEEKEND READING: Two Analysts Take Dim View Of Music Industry’s Future
Two major analysts take a detailed look at slowing growth in paid downloads and what it means for the future of the music industry: The Diffusion Group: "The Sky Is. Continue reading
Analysts Predict Surge In OTA Downloads & $2 As Sustainable Price
Analysts at IDC are predicting that over the air (aka cell and wi-fi) downloads will surpass traditional downloads by 2010. Their survey shows the OTA market reaching $1 billion dollars. Continue reading
EMI Names Names And Settles Payola Suit For $3.75M
UPDATED: EMI has settled it’s payola lawsuit with NY state. The $3.75 million fine was the smallest paid by a major label, but the documents released were among the most. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Friday June 16, 2006
– The Wall Street Journal’s respected tech writer calls the new wi-fi enabled Music Gremlin portable player "the perfect iPod alternative". (WSJ via RAIN) – A Jacob’s Media study shows. Continue reading
