New Music Industry Briefing For Monday June 19, 2006
– The rumors are building that Microsoft is developing it’s own iPod killer. (Reuters)
– Norway, Denmark and Sweden are joining France in trying to force Apple’s iTunes to open up it’s digital right management system to other devices.(PC Magazine)
– Apple is accused of supporting iPod manufacturing sweatshops in China (DigitalJournal, MacWorld)
– Fader Magazine offers a free podcast featuring a the music of 21 of of the acts featured in this month’s issue. (free download). The magazine is also offering a pdf download at iTunes.
– Criticism of music download multi-level marketer Burnlounge continues. (Netmix, UVTV)
– Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood checked into a London rehab clinic this week for alcohol abuse, but will join the band for its European tour next month. (Reuters)
