Wired’s Anderson and Network Live’s Wall On The Industry’s Future
New and old media are co-mingling in rapidly evolving ways. On KCRW’s "The Politics Of Culture" Ruth Seymour and Will Lewis spoke with James Brady of the Washingtonpost.com, Kevin Wall. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Wednesday July 12, 2006
– Apple rumored to be working on a talking iPod (Newsfactor) – Indie Arie’s new release sales figures illustrate the growing digital divide. (Digital Music Weblog) – A new band. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Prince’s NPG Music Club Goes Dark After Legal Challenge
Despite winning a prestigious Webby Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year, Prince’s online fan club launched in 2001 on Valentine’s Day has shut down. A visit to NPGMusicClub.com shows only. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Tuesday July 11, 2006
– Adam Klein, EMI’s executive vice president of strategy and business development had been forced out making him the second senior executive to leave in as many months. (LA Times). Continue reading
Two Smart Cross-Promos: Phish Live and Y100 + WXPN.
Phish fans can communally celebrate the July 10th release of "Live In Brooklyn" as separate 2 DVD and 3 CD sets by heading to one of 99 one time only. Continue reading
Could Radio Still Be The Key To Music Discovery & Community?
It’s easy to put down radio with their short homogenized playlists and too many commercials, but Washington Post writer Marc Fisher makes the argument that the internet has not yet. Continue reading
Last Week’s Music Industry Hits & Misses
HITS – – P1 SMS a new service which links radio listeners to paid downloads via cell phone SMS. (more) Microsoft (and a week earlier Napster) for jumping into the. Continue reading
The Daily Dose = 1 Quote + 1 Download
"Being on a label is like having a child and then being forced to drop it off at the day care center. Nobody’s gonna love your baby like you are.". Continue reading
New MusIc Industry Briefing For Monday July 10, 2006
– More details are emerging re:Microsoft’s iPod killer with wireless and a better video screen cornerstones of the device. (NewsFactor) – National Air Guitar tour grows in popularity. Signs with. Continue reading