New Music Industry Briefing For Friday July 7, 2006
UPDATED: The EMI/WMG dance continues with both considering increased offers. (Times UK) – Sirius Satellite Radio had 600,460 new subscribers during the second quarter and XM increased by 398,000 over. Continue reading
They Can’t Give Napster Away For Free On Campus
Even after several years music subscription services remain a seldom used sideshow. They can’t even give Napster away for free on colleges campuses according to the Wall Street Journal. For. Continue reading
Wind-Up Delivers Seether Direct To Gamers
Going where the audience is almost always makes smart marketing sense, and that’s just what indie Wind-Up is doing by delivering free content of alternative rockers Seether formated for the. Continue reading
THE FIRM LAUNCHES “ARTIST-EMPOWERING” LABEL BACKED BY EMI
Mega-managers The Firm announced today that it is launching a new "artist-friendly music company" distributed by EMI in the U.S. The company will split all profits with artists rather than. Continue reading
UPDATED: Concert Giant Live Nation Buys House Of Blues For $350 Million
UPDATED: Concert giant Live Nation is buying House of Blues Concerts and its venues for $350 million in cash. Live Nation said the acquisition will expand its reach in the. Continue reading
The Daily Dose = 1 Quote + 1 Download
"Always be a first-rate version of yourself instead of a second-rate version of someone else." – Judy Garland Free Download – "The Greatest" by Cat Power from her new CD. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Thursday July 6, 2006
– Rhode Island is working to become the first to provide wireless access throughout an entire state. (ZDNET) How much is a satellite radio subscription worth when you can listen. Continue reading
LA Times Editorial Calls P2P A “Lost Opportunity”
"A year after a Supreme Court victory against online piracy, major labels and studios haven’t done enough to lure file sharers." So begins an LA Times editorial. "…free downloaders represent. Continue reading
Microsoft To Market Wireless Player By Christmas
Microsoft will start selling a wireless digital music and video player to compete with Apple’s iPod by Christmas, according to Reuters and other sources. The new player would let users. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores’ Top 200 For Week Ending 7-02-06
Label Pos. Artist | Title ATLG 1 GNARLS BARKLEY|ST. ELSEWHERE VAGR 2 DASHBOARD CONFE|DUSK & SUMMER WAR 3 RED HOT CHILI P|STADIUM ARCADI T&N 4 UNDEROATH|DEFINE THE GREAT LIN COL. Continue reading
