New service MPee3.com (yes we cringe reading the name too) takes the most basic Internet service, a search engine, and applies it to MP3 (MPEG2-Layer3 Audio) files. The result is. Continue reading

Just in case you had any illusions about where the power in the music industry is, check out this from the Associated Press: “The Sony-BMG merger leaves four music “majors”. Continue reading

QUOTED FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “DURHAM, N.C. (AP)–Duke University will soon give its freshmen a trendy item it hopes will be a cutting-edge learning tool. The university has announced a. Continue reading

In the “old” days, labels had to develop lists of radio stations, separate them by genre, then mail promotional copies of recordings in an effort to get the music out. Continue reading

As Reported in RAIN: The RadIo And Internet Newsletter From MacWorld (UK): “New research suggests the iPod — rather than the Internet, 3G or media fragmentation — will have the. Continue reading

FROM THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Apple rolls out cheaper iPods NEW YORK -Apple Computer Inc. on Monday introduced lower-priced versions of its iPod digital music player with longer battery life, positioning. Continue reading

FROM THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.COM: File-sharing outfits cite music-biz ‘blacklist’ WASHINGTON — The recording industry has “blacklisted” Internet file-sharing services and is preventing other companies like RealNetworks Inc. from doing business. Continue reading

From The Hollywood Reporter: Sony, BMG reportedly plan to cut 25% of staff LONDON – Sony Music and BMG plan to shed up to 2,000 jobs or about 25% of. Continue reading