V2 RECORDS vs. HITS MAGAZINE: A Unique Glimpse Inside The Changing Record Industry
In a unique and telling glimpse inside what makes the record industry tick and how that is changing, the LA Times reports that, "earlier this month, after the president of. Continue reading
Satellite Radio Expands To Canada
From Canada.com: "The two big U.S. satellite radio providers, XM and Sirius, will be allowed to sell their services in Canada, but under onerous requirements governing how much Canadian content. Continue reading
NEW DIRECTION COMING FOR SONY BMG
Digital Music News writes that Sony BMG Music Entertainment CEO Andy Lack "…recently announced his intention to transform his label group into ‘a broadly defined entertainment company,’ charting a brand. Continue reading
AMAZON.COM TAPS DYLAN & NORAH JONES TO CELELBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
With an event that affirms the power of music as a marketing mainstay, Yahoo!Music reports that Amazon.com is sponsoring a concert featuring Bob Dylan and Norah Jones to celebrate the. Continue reading
DeviantArt Summit In Hollywood June 17-18
If you want to get a look at the cutting edge of art – particularly art in the digital domain – check out the very cool and affordable DeviantArt.com and. Continue reading
Universal CFO Claims Music Sector Growth Still Possible
According the HollywoodReporter.com: "A somewhat brightening outlook for the global music market, including growth opportunities in the music publishing field, was in the spotlight…(at) the 13th annual Deutsche Bank Media. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores’ Top 200 for Week Ending 6-05-05
Label Pos. Artist | Title VRGN 1 GORILLAZ|DEMON DAYS EPIC 2 OASIS|DON’T BELIEVE THE TRU SUBP 3 SLEATER-KINNEY|WOODS INEP 4 AUDIOSLAVE|OUT OF EXILE GEFN 5 COMMON|BE INT 6 BECK|GUERO MERG. Continue reading
UK’s Gorillaz “Visit” US Via Innovative Virtual Tour
According to Billboard.com"…U.K. act Gorillaz has confirmed details for an innovative virtual U.S. tour. Unique performances will be streamed via the Web sites of radio stations across the country, beginning. Continue reading
New Book “The Future Of Music – A Manifesto For The Digital Music Revolution ” An Industry Must Read
THE FUTURE OF MUSIC – A Manifesto For The Digital Music Revolution is a new book that takes a hard and creative look at where the music industry is headed. Continue reading
DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW
Sony BMG appeared to ink an online video licensing deal with AOL Music this week, though nothing official was issued by either company. The deal is alleged to be an. Continue reading