Monday Music Industry Miscellany

>>> Expect many interesting announcements coming this week from the Consumer Electronic Show (where Microsoft is loudly reconfirming it’s commitment to ZUNE and touting VISTA) and MacWorld (where we’re hoping for but perhaps not seeing an iPod phone launch).  Stay tuned…

>>> Netgear used CES to launch a nifty digital entertainment HD. (Engadget)

>>> Indie RopeADope is launching a digital only label. (press release) These kind of releases are so cheap to do this could become the new A&R.

>>> AOL and Warners are raising the bar for internet TV with the free IN2TV and it’s Rock ‘N Flix channel which not only features the usual music videos but full music movies like Prince’s Purple Rain and Lad Zep’s "The Song Remains The Same".

>>> Don’t miss these stories posted over the weekend:

• Zune & Creative fail to make the portable player holiday Top 10 list.
• INgrooves announces new lower cost digital distribution and administrative services.