LEFSETZ ON BREAKING A NEW BAND
Some great comments on breaking a band from music industry commentator Bob Lefsetz’s latest newsletter, "…truly savvy agents and managers have these hit acts UNDERPLAY!" "You don’t want to make. Continue reading
Danny Goldberg Exits Artemis Records
Artemis Records founder/chairman/CEO Danny Goldberg is leaving the label and Artemis president Daniel Glass has been elevated to president/CEO according to several online soources. Industry veteran Goldberg will continue as. Continue reading
Napster Takes Aim At iTunes With Portable Download Subscriptions
According to The Hollywood Reporter "Napster unveiled an improved version of its core technology Wednesday. Known as Napster 3.0, the enhancements incorporate the digital music company’s consumer launch of its. Continue reading
Microsoft Unleashes iTunes Killer
FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: "Several online music services and makers of digital music players are expected to announce within days that their products will include a new technology so users. Continue reading
Sattelite Radio Available In 38% Of New Autos
A report by Autobytel Inc.‘s Automotive Information Center (AIC) on vehicle equipment options shows that satellite radio is available as an option in approximately 38.3% of cars this year. This. Continue reading
DualDisc CD/DVD Hybrid Gets Its’ Chance
The DualDisc CD/DVD hybrid is finally getting a wider release this month thanks to Sony/BMG. Many naysayers on the net have already dismissed the format in part due to problems. Continue reading
MTV2 Gets Makeover
FMQB.COM reports that "MTV will take the wraps off the new look MTV2 during the halftime of the Super Bowl. MTV and MTV2 will both air a preview special of. Continue reading
The Cult Of The iPod
Much hoopla correctly has been made about how the iPod is transforming the way that people experience music and therefore the music industry itself. An iPod on shuffle replaces the. Continue reading
THE ORCHARD AND EMUSIC GO WIRELESS
The Orchard, a large distributor of independent music owned by Dimensional Associates, announced on Monday that it has licensed portions of its 300,000-song catalog to eight mobile services, which will. Continue reading
UNG TO LAUNCH THE INTERATIONAL MUSIC FEED TV CHANNEL
The Universal Music Group is set to launch it’s own video channel THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FEED. Few details are available, but it appears likely that the channel will feature primarily. Continue reading
