Is The Ringtone Market Going Flat?
From Ditgital Musc News "Is the ringtone cash cow finally coming to an end? According to a Financial Times article recently making the rounds, the novelty factor is wearing off.. Continue reading
IPPI Report: Universal Dominates Sales. CD Buyers Aging.
According to Digital Music News, "Global recording industry trade group IFPI has released its latest annual report, with Universal Music showing a dominant market share. According to the report, Universal. Continue reading
Broadband Leads To Less TV But Could It Mean More Music?
According to the HollywoodReporter.com "Broadband Internet surfers in North America watch two fewer hours of television per week than do those without Internet access, while those using a dial-up connection. Continue reading
Whole Foods Adds CD’s To Market Mix
I was in While Foods the other day and they were now selling CD’s. Not just New Age background music, but Crosby, Stills and Nash. Just like Starbucks the selection. Continue reading
KCRW “Future Of Music” Interview
Here is a good 30 minute streaming interview from KCRW-FM with one of the authors of the "Future Of Music: Manifesto For The Digital Music Revolution". It includes some great. Continue reading
Defunct Music Magazine TRACKS Debuts Podcast
Staffers of recently defunct music magazine TRACKS have put together the first music magazine in podcast form free to former subscribers. TRACKS Audio Edition is now a podcast that focuses. Continue reading
People Not Payola Pick The Hits
Respected LA Times music writer Robert Hilburn writes that "…it’s naive to think payola is responsible for the music that gets on the radio. In other words, it’s going to. Continue reading
DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW
New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer concluded a payola investigationinvolving Sony BMG this week. The major was forced to pay a $10 millionfine, considered by most to be a slap. Continue reading
Our New Favorite Player: WINAMP
Hypebot’s new favorite (free) mp3 player particularly for internet streaming is WinAmp. It has a simple interface and tuner which lists a couple of free hundred internet broadcast streams including. Continue reading
CC Radio’s Harrison Reveals Net Strategy
FMQB interviews Clear Channel Radio’s internet guru Evan Harrision, "It’s been a little over eight months since Harrison’s arrival…" "…On the Sneak Peek initiative: "There are a lot of options. Continue reading