Microsoft To Manufacture The iPod Killer?
Several sources are reporting that Microsoft is considering manufacturing their own competitor to Apple’s iPod which currently controls 75% of the portable player market. Microsoft has always taken a hands-off. Continue reading
Nettwork Management’s McBride To Fight RIAA Lawsuits
Canada’s Nettwerk Management head Terry McBride is doing what somebody representing artists should have done long ago – take on the RIAA. The company who manages Avril Lavigne, The Bare. Continue reading
Wal-Mart Could Transform The Record Industry
FROM THE SCARY BUT TRUE DEPARTMENT: There is an interesting piece in today’s LA Times Wal-Mart’s deal with Garth Brook, their new Soundcheck series of exclusive in-store and net broadcasts. Continue reading
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
