Broadband Instruments Unveils Portable Pandora
It’s finally clear what stealth start-up Broadband Instruments was up to. Under the unfortunate name Slacker.com, their goal is to offer customizable radio you can take with you. Think of. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Viacom Sues YouTube & More
>>> Viacom whose properties include MTV and Comedy Central have filed a massive $1 Billion lawsuit against YouTube. NBC and others may follow suit. >>> Did Viacom’s recent deal with. Continue reading
SXSW Survival Guide
Courtesy of the unofficial SXSWBaby.com comes a SXSW Checklist. Some highlights: Treo/Blackberry/Cameraphone and attendant charger, set up to moblog endlessly to Flickr… …bookmark the official mobile site sxsw.mobi in your. Continue reading
Last Night’s R&R Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Here’s a roundup of coverage of last night’s Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony: Reuters – "Rap crossed musical genres and broke cultural barriers on Monday when the. Continue reading
Live Nation Execs Live On Web Today
Concert giant Live Nation’s execs will be presenting their plans for the future at the JP Morgan Internet Conference today at 2:30 PM. Watch it live on the web here.. Continue reading
P2P Use Continues To Rise …
An average of 9.3 million people per day log onto file-sharing networks worldwide. That’s up from 7 million in 2004 according to research firm Big Champagne. Approximately a billions songs. Continue reading
… Now You Can Use Your Visa To Settle With RIAA
The RIAA is suing so many people it’s started a web site for people to settle their claims online. You can even use your Master, Visa or Discover card. Now. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing 2/13/07: WMG’s New EMI Bid, Starbucks Adds Label, Pink Goes MP3 & More
UPDATED: >>> Reports have WMG ready to make another bid for EMI. >>> Starbucks is launching its own record label under the Hear Music banner to develop titles for sale. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing 3/12/07: Legal Action On Streaming, iTunes’ Power Grows & More
>>> NPR and CPB lawyers are planning legal action to fight the new higher royalty rates for streaming. Pandora says it will do the same. >>> BetaNews looks at how. Continue reading
New Music Business Week In Review
>>> Major radio broadcast groups settle FCC payola probe for $12.5 million and promises to indie labels including a new Radio Rules Of Engagement. A Hypebot commentary doubts that any. Continue reading
