Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Thursday April 27, 2006
– Nokia has unveiled the N series. Various cell models include superior video, a 3.2 mega pixel camera, large strange capacity, stereo speakers, an FM tuner, and mp3/AAC software and. Continue reading
Senate Hears Testimony On Proposed Royalty Hikes
Representing opposing viewpoint record labels and new media companies testified before a U.S. Senate committee on today regarding new legislation that would force emerging music resellers such as satellite, cable,. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Wednesday April 26, 2006
– Prickly and insightful digital, film, and sports entrepreneur Mark Cuban is bring his opinions to the airwaves via a weekly show on Sirius. Cuban has often been on the. Continue reading
Audio & Music 2.0 Companies On The Web
We recently published a list of Web 2.0 music related companies that got a lot of attention and feedback. Here’s another 2.0 list that we found via Coolfer. There are. Continue reading
Survey Shows Portable Players Doing Major Damage To Radio
A new study by radio consultancy Jacobs Media confirms what broadcasters have feared: iPod/MP3 players are a large and growing threat. From the 2005 to 2006 iPod/MP3 ownership has risen. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Tuesday April 25, 2006
UPDATED: – URGE, the new MTV/Microsoft download service, will be unveiled to the press in a private viewing late next week. (Digital Music News) – RIP: Phil Walden, the founder. Continue reading
Blog Chronicles MySpace As “Failure Of Humanity”
MySpace is often touted as the savior of the music industry. But the viewpoint of an amusing and insightful study by the Moneydick blog concludes that MySpace demonstrates a "failure. Continue reading
Clear Channel Debuts 75 Niche Formats
Clear Channel Radio’s format lab and Premiere Radio Networks are set to market an eclectic mix of 75 radio formats to other broadcasters for HD radio or internet broadcasts including. Continue reading
Village Voice Update: Cristqau Still In
Fired Village Voice music editor Chuck Eddy’s replacement will be Rob Harvilla of the East Bay Express. Gossip blog Gawker, however, admits that it was premature in announcing that famed. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Monday April 24 ,2006
London’s Sunday Times reports that EMI/Warner Music Group merger talks are on again with financial advisers on both sides being briefed now preparation for merger talks. “This deal’s going to. Continue reading
