Hypebot’s Digital Music QuickNews:
Two out of every five Americans have broadband net access at home, according Nielsen/NetRatings. 120.8 million people, or 42% of the U.S. population, had high-speed connections in August, up from. Continue reading
Lefsetz’s Power Top 10
Music commentator Bob Lefsetz’s Power Top 10 1) Steve Jobs "It’s kind of like the Beatles, the best is the BIGGEST!…" 2) Eric Garland "The RIAA is a disinformation organization.. Continue reading
MusicGiants Offers Higher Quality Downloads
MusicGiants.com launched a new music download service yesterday designed to stand out in a crowded market by appealing to high-end listeners. The company has reached licensing deals with all the. Continue reading
COALITION OF INDY MUSIC STORES CHART
Label Pos. Artist|Title COL 1 COHEED & CAMBRI|GOOD APOLLO,I’ WAR 2 DISTURBED|TEN THOUSAND FISTSATLG 3 DEATH CAB FOR C|PLANSGEFN 4 SIGUR ROS|TAKKDEF 5 WEST*KANYE|LATE REGISTRATIONUNIV 6 MARLEY*DAMIAN|WELCOME TO JAMROVRGN 7. Continue reading
XM Chief Speaks As Service Tops 5 Million Subscribers
Interesting interview in USA Today with XM CEO Hugh Panero just as the satellite radio service hit 5 million subscribers: "We’re reinventing radio the same way cabl reinvented television. So. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Digital Music QuickNews:
XM Satellite Radio recently surpassed 5 million subscribers, increasing its lead as the nation’s number-one satellite radio company. "With more than five million subscribers today, XM continues to expand its. Continue reading
Universal Music, Clear Channel Form Concert CD Partnership
According to Digital Music News, "Universal Music Group has recently finalized a live concert deal with Instant Live, a division of Clear Channel." "Instant Live offers concertgoers a CD memento. Continue reading
Emusic Launches Online Magazine
Download subscription service eMusic is launching eMusic Magazine with some heavy hitting rock writers exploring eMusic’s huge collection of independently releases music. . The online magazine will be updated daily. Continue reading
Amazon To Offer Music Service
According to FutureMusic.com Amazon "will launch a digital music service in the near future featuring individual songs for download, as well as a subscription service. Amazon has had licensing discussions. Continue reading
Real Rock Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Headed South And Smart Music Marketers Are Following.
Remember how we all scratched our heads as Shania Twain had huge hits on country radio that sounded a whole like rock songs? She was even produced and essentially re-invented. Continue reading
