> Rhapsody on Facebook is a new app that embeds free full song playback of up to 25 tracks (more is you subscribe) on a personal or band page. (NYTimes)
At a time when Universal is cutting song playback on MySpace to 90 seconds,
Facebook and Rhapsody have delivered the goods as well as combined to popular services.
> Denon‘s new networked audio systems now offer direct access to Rhapsody. Kudos to Rhapsody for the many recent partnerships.
> Universal appears to be combining departments to offer global song and download licensing from a single source. (Listiening Post) Long overdue. Now if only indie efforts to do the same like Merlin could gain traction.
> iTunes Plus DRM free offerings are finally growing with the addition of Koch Records.
> MySpace has launched its 20th localized site in Brazil. Google’s Orkut currently dominates social netowrking in the country. (cNet) I wonder how many music marketers or indie artists are using these localized sites to promote in other territories.
> MTV is finally giving music appearing in its programming more credit on the web. (example) Rumor is that soon more songs and act will be identified on screen via overlays. Why don’t the web lists link to MTV;s partner Rhapsody for downloads?
> Sony is offering European Walkman buyers a free music subscription for 3 months. (Design News) Nothing revolutionary, but another sign that in the future music may be sold as service more than a commodity.
> Social networking and entertainment business services site Cornerworld.com will now offers members full access to Napster’s digital music catalog.
> Digital jukebox service eCast has launched a monthly chart of the most popular new releases. See the first R&B dominated BarPulse chart after the jump.
November 2007 BarPulse(TM)
Courtesy: Ecast, Inc.
Track Album Label Release Artist
Date
No One As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys
Kiss Kiss Exclusive Jive (Sony) 11/06/07 Chris Brown
(feat. T-Pain)
Like You'll As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys
Never See Me
Again
Wall to Wall Exclusive Jive (Sony) 11/06/07 Chris Brown
My Drink N' B.A.R.S. The J Records (Sony) 11/06/07 Cassidy
My 2 Step Barry Adrian
(feat. Reese Story
SwizzBeatz)
With You Exclusive Jive (Sony) 11/06/07 Chris Brown
Stupid Boy Greatest Hits Capitol (EMI) 11/20/07 Keith Urban
18 Kids
Lesson Learned As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys
(feat. John
Mayer)
Wreckless Love As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys
F*** Me Pumps Frank Universal (UC) 11/20/07 Amy Winehouse
