Who Needs A Label? ReverbNation & SNOCAP Enable D.I.Y. Digital Sales Across Viral Platforms
Under a new deal with SnoCap, ReverbNation.com users can now sell downloads through the site’s DistroNow module. Under the arrangement, SNOCAP will handle the transaction with the consumer and the. Continue reading
IFPI Publishes Digital Music Report 2007
Highlights of the report: Digital music sales estimated to double to around US$2 billion in 2006 Single track downloads estimated up 89% at 795 million Available tracks double to four. Continue reading
Important Apple Earnings Call Today. Beatles iTunes Rumors Resurface.
Apple has an important earnings call scheduled after the market closes today. The company will be watched closely by analysyts particularly in light of a pending SEC investigation for stock. Continue reading
This Week’s UK indiestore.com Picks
Koopa – "Blag, Steal & Borrow"This week’s official Top 40 is a chart we’ve waited a long time to see. With a simple rule change (no physical release required) the. Continue reading
Roger McGuinn On Industry Moves Away From DRM
Roger McGuinn first came to prominence as the co-founder of The Byrds. Since then he’s had an illustrious solo career. McGuinn has also become a bit of a maverick when. Continue reading
A Look Inside How Musictoday Is Changing The Music Business
I’ve been a huge fan of Musictoday for years. Their fan ticketing and merchandise fulfillment services as well as how they mine data are helping hundreds of mostly major label. Continue reading
Chinese Baidu.com & EMI Launch Ad Supported Music Streams
Baidu.com, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider and EMI will launch an ad supported online music streaming service in what they believe is a landmark revenue-sharing arrangement between an. Continue reading
Koopa’s D.I.Y. Campaign Lands UK Chart Success
Just in case you’re still doubting how quickly consumers will move to downloads or how rapidly digital is revolutionizing the music business just take a look at what’s happening in. Continue reading
Can The Record Store Survive?
With music sales down another 5% last year, consumers moving towards downloads and big box retailers stealing hit product sales can anything like the record shop of yesteryear survive? Some. Continue reading
