New Music Industry Briefing For Thursday June 8th, 2006

– A Pali research study shows the rate of growth in digital sales may be slowing. (Pali via D.M.N.)

– Indie distributor ADA to hold a conference for it’s labels June 14-16 in Philadelphia dubbed a "Declaration Of Independence" with guest speaker Wired Magazine Editor Chris Anderson who dubbed the concept of "The Long Tail". (press release)

– Clear Channel Radio is expanding it’s emerging artists program with 150 emerging acts including 60 from Garageband.com. (more)

– Billboard writes about new acts using the cell as a promo tool. (via Yahoo!)