HYPEBOT FEATURES:
- WMG appears set to offer DRM-free product to more download stores.
- WMG also will be experimenting with variable pricing.
- A complete list of the lucky folks that TVT owes money to.
- A preview of Digital NARM. Watch for exclusive live coverage all week on Hypebot.
- Universal/Buzznet has bought AbsolutePunk.net
- EMI and SonyBMG are using Amazon’s on-demand CD pressing system to re-release out of print titles.
- NIN gives away its latest album free.
> Whole Foods is jumping into the music game supporting select new releases. (AdAge, Idolator) The chain has been selling CD’s since 2005.
> eMusic has added the entire My Morning Jacket catalog. (eMusic)
> Universal Music Group has signed a broad agreement to use Gotuit’s intellectual property and metadata services. Under the license, UMG intends to develop new personalized music discovery systems via satellite radio, HD and over the net. (press release)
> Digimarc will license its patents to Media Sciences International (MSI) which provides digital watermarking services to the music industry. MSI offers forensic tracking services for the secure distribution and tracking of promo and pre-release content. (press release)
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