Hypebot applauds Real Network’s new software which finally makes downloads purchased @ iTunes playable on devices other than the iPod. Allowing consumers to move the music that they have purchased. Continue reading

The Orchard announced on Friday that it has signed a distribution deal with U.K.-based independent record label Fierce Panda Records. Under the terms, New York-based The Orchard will digitally distribute. Continue reading

From RAIN and Wired.com: “Hollywood — always in search of hip, influential people who can get others to go see a film — is spending an increasing portion of its. Continue reading

From RAIN and Vancouver’s The Province: “Mark Weir, 16, doesn’t listen to the radio as much as he used to. ‘There are too many commercials,’ he said. Instead, he listens. Continue reading

Apple today released the following statement: We are stunned that RealNetworks has adopted the tactics and ethics of a hacker to break into the iPod, and we are investigating the. Continue reading

FROM EMUSIC PRESS RELEASE: Since Their Introduction in 2001, iPods Have been Playing MP3s; eMusic Sets the Record Straight In a news release issued yesterday announcing the launch of its. Continue reading

From Digital Media Wire: Music jukebox software maker Musicmatch has announced the release of its latest upgrade, Musicmatch 9.0, which for the first time integrates unlimited access to the company’s. Continue reading

FROM FMQB: “BMG North America President/COO Charles Goldstuck spoke to the Jupiter Media Research Plug-In conference yesterday about the state of the digital music business. According to Billboard, Goldstuck believes. Continue reading

FROM THE “IT’S ABOUT TIME SOMEBODY DID THIS” DEPARTMENT: RealNetworks today announced Harmony Technology, the world’s first digital rights management translation system to enable consumers to securely transfer purchased music. Continue reading