How The Pixar Deal May Hurt The Music Industry & Why Isn’t Anyone Doing Anything About It?
What does selling an animation studio have to do with the future of the music industry? And what can Apple’s competitors do about it? The murmur on the street is. Continue reading
Madonna Uses Ringtones To Hit #1 Despite Diminishing Radio Play
According to the Wall Street Journal online, "…The mobile-phone ring tone was more important in propelling Madonna’s hit single ‘Hung Up’ to the top of the charts than radio airplay…". Continue reading
Universal Backs New Multi-Platform Club/DJ Label Apollo In Europe
Reports are the Universal is backing a new mostly digital label in Europe aimed smartly at the singles oriented club/DJ market. Dubbed Apollo, the label believes that hit tracks in. Continue reading
Rumors Swirl As Napster Lays Off 10% Of Staff
According to Digital Music News, Napster has layed off about 10 percent of it’s workforce mostly in the programming and marketing divisions. This confirms rumors of downsizing reported here last. Continue reading
AOL Music Launches Gay Channel
In amove that shows again the potential of the internet to serve specific demographics and niches small and large, AOL has announced a new music site aimed at the Gay. Continue reading
Fall Out Boy Creates Successful Viral Campaign With MyLocalBands.com
EMO faves Fall Out Boy are partnering with both Google Maps and MyLocalBands.com in a novel approach to creating viral buzz for their first ever leap to arenas with openers. Continue reading
Beastie Boys Pave A New D.I.Y. Path With Fan Shot “Awesome” Concert Film
The Beastie Boys lent 55 fans quality digital cameras at a 2004 Madison Square Garden Show with some simple instructions: do whatever you want, rock out, act like a filmmaker,. Continue reading
New Player Software Glitch Continues Sony’s Ongoing Consumer Confidence Campaign
According to TimesOnline.co.uk, "Sony is advising consumers not to use software supplied with its new range of digital music players after hundreds of users complained that it caused their computers. Continue reading
EMI CharimanTalks About The Future Of The Industry
Reuters News Service is running an interview with EMI Chairman Eric Nicoli that focuses heavily on digital music. Nothing earth shattering here at all, but it’s always interesting to hear. Continue reading
Indie Music Sales Get Boost As eMusic Starts Reporting To Soundscan
Emusic has announced that, effective today, its sales figures are being reported to Nielsen SoundScan. By reporting sales data eMusic will help reveal a more precise picture of digital music. Continue reading
