> iPod sales grew only 5% over the previous year suggesting a saturation in the portable player market. (ZDnet) That sent Apple’s soaring stock down almost 10% yesterday (more) Does all this also mean that there is finally an appetite for iPod and iTunes alternatives?
> Stay tuned for layoff news at Yahoo Music. Rumors have 1500 plus job cuts across all of Yahoo and the subscription service being shuttered or sold off. Read what we know so far here.
> The Rolling Stones – who just made a one off release deal with Universal – may also be moving their catalog from EMI to another label. WMG is currently the top contender. (Hits)
> 90% of all digital music sales in Asia are via mobile and Motorola seems to be taking more aggressive role in capturing the market with the aquisition of content provider Soundbuzz. Australian PC World has a fairly good primer on the Asian mobile music market here. Mobile music distribtuion is an area where the US music industry needs to get more aggressive before new independent players take the lead..
> Canadian labels say they get "absolutely zero credit for not suing fans". (ars) Sorry but are we now giving out medals for not being an ass?
> Chuck D joins the advisory board of music discovery provider Music Intelligence Solutions.
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