New Music Industry Briefing For Friday July 21, 2006

– Ray Beckerman, a lawyer for defendants in RIAA lawsuits was interviewed about the impact of the RIAA’s legal strategy on the internet, copyright, DRM and our digital freedoms. (Audio via Defective By Design)

– Apple Computer’s shares surged after the company reported a 48% increase in profit.

– Rumors are growing of a coming Apple iPhone. (Engdaget)

– "The Internet is not the music industry’s plaything." (ZDNet UK)

– Worthy Click: The Live Music Blog