New Linkin Park CD Has Copy Protection
"When the new Linkin Park “Minutes To Midnight” CD came out, I went to iTunes and to my surprise, the album cost was $11.99. No extra tracks, no videos, nothing. Continue reading
PassAlong Beats Amazon With DRM Free EMI MP3’s But Adds “Content Protection”
PassAlong Network’s mp3 download stores have become the latest to offer EMI’s premium DRM service and as with iTunes they will sell at a premium price. The moves gives PassAlong’s. Continue reading
Edgar Still Wants EMI
Try not to act too surprised, but today Warner Music Group released a brief statement stated that it was still considering an offer for EMI. It provided no other details.. Continue reading
Update On The Universal DRM Free Experiment
Last week we reported new chatter including from our own sources that Universal Music Group is very close to a major DRM free experiment. Now the UK’s Times is confirming. Continue reading
A Mid-Year Look Back At Hypebot’s Music Industry Predictions For 2007
So far in 2007 our predictions haven’t been that far off…and we’ve still got 6 months left… >>> This will be the year that the mp3 format will gain much. Continue reading
Universal Next Up With DRM Free Offering
New sources are saying that Universal is in serious discussions about a large DRM-free experiment at iTunes. We’ve been reporting the same chatter about the Vivendi owned label group from. Continue reading
AnywhereCD Back In Business Selling WMG MP3/CD Bundles
The lawyers have stopped filing suits and counter suits long enough for Warner Music Group and AnywhereCD to settled their dispute. According to a press release, "In the course of. Continue reading
Warner Bros. Records Seeks Manager of Web Production Development
Not a contractor. Work with artists like White Stripes, Talib Kweli, Hot Hot Heat, Muse and more. Perks include a cool work environment, amazing technology, and fun people. What they’re. Continue reading
