
> Net music radio and track plays grew 26% in 2007 and ad revenue soared. But a new study shows there is lots more room for growth. (AccuStream)
> Music search engine Gimado.com has grabbed $300,000 in funding. (Mashable)
> Doublestream strips DRM from iTunes downloads. (Lifehacker) Of course, I still can’t figure out how Amazin can sell tracks DRM free and the might DRM fighter Steve Jobs only offers a limited selection.
> Herbie Hancock, Amy Winehouse and others got the expected Grammy sales boost. (FMQB)

> Zune will soon add gaming to its bag of tricks with titles from XNA and Xbox. (ars)
> Emusic and Avis team for free downloads. (Avis)

> A think tank wants to block the XM and Sirius merger. (Listening Post)
> Turning that dusty old stack of vinyl into something useful. (OurDigitalMusic)