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TopNews United States

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek hopes to bring music streaming service to the US
Los Angeles Times
The difference this time is that Spotify is a legal service, sanctioned by the music industry -- to a degree. Ek, Spotify's chief executive, ...
Spotify CEO: We will take on the USFirst Post
South by Southwest 2010 prelude: Spotify won't be saving music industry any ...Chicago Tribune (blog)
SXSW: Spotify Keeps US in SuspensePC World
Billboard Business News -Atlantic Online (blog)
all 75 news articles »

Atlantic Online (blog)

Robinson offers artists wise words at Texas music fest
Chicago Sun-Times
... elders recounting their storied pasts, missing the seemingly obvious opportunity to spotlight those on the cutting edge of remaking the music business. ...
SXSW 2010: Smokey Robinson's keynote addressChicago Sun-Times (blog)
SXSW 2010: Smokey Robinson at Austin Convention CenterDallas Morning News (blog)
SXSW 2010 Music FestivalAustin 360 (blog)
RTT News
all 14 news articles »

Startup makes inroads in Asia's digital music market
San Jose Mercury News
"China never had a legitimate CD (music) industry — never," said Ken Cheung, Warner Music Group's Hong Kong-based vice president of digital business. ...

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Sydney Morning Herald

Lady Gaga Sued For $30 Million By Producer/Ex-Boyfriend Rob Fusari
Rolling Stone
“It's an age-old story in the music business,” said Fusari's lawyer Robert Meloni. “You become famous and you turn on the person who discovered you. ...
Lady GaGa Slapped With Million Dollars Lawsuit by Alleged ExCelebrity Mania
Rob Fusari Sues Lady GagaPuggal Latest News and events
Ex-Boyfriend Sues Stefani Germanotta Over 'Lady Gaga' Stage Name!Why Fame
Gather.com
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Rackspace offering new service for music industry
Bizjournals.com
Rackspace Hosting is launching a new service for the music industry called Rackspace Media Services. It will provide an open source, direct-to-consumer ...
Rackspace Hosting Adds Music Industry ServiceTophosts

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NMTV Signs Contract to Acquire UK Digital Marketing Agency
CNNMoney.com (press release)
"The first market we're going to address in the media division is music. Of course, the online music business is already established, but we see clear ...

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Monsters and Critics.com

Jedward switch record labels after one single
BBC News
X Factor finalists John and Edward Grimes - otherwise known as Jedward - have switched record labels and signed to Universal, it has been confirmed. ...
X Factor's Jedward dropped by record labelTelegraph.co.uk
Sony drop JedwardCMU News-Blog (blog)

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Portfolio.com

Universal's Strategy Tests Lower Price on New CDs
New York Times
... lower volume,” said one executive at a rival record label, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to talk openly about pricing strategy. ...
Universal Music cuts CD prices to $10 maxmyce.com
Universal to cut CD prices to between $6 and $10Slippery Brick
Universal Music to Test $6-$10 CD Pricing on New ReleasesDigital Media Wire
Portfolio.com -Examiner.com
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RESEARCH: Live lifeline a fallacy, says industry
California Chronicle
The report also aims to debunk the myth that artists no longer need labels, pointing out that record companies around the world invest $5bn (pounds 3.3bn) a ...
Marketing music across the channelsbrand-m.biz

all 2 news articles »

TopNews United States

Spotify CEO: We will take on the US
First Post
Ek admits his application does not generate record labels as much income as pay-per-download services such as iTunes – and some US music industry figures ...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek hopes to bring music streaming service to the USLos Angeles Times
SXSW: Spotify Keeps US in SuspensePC World
CEO EK of Spotify Looking to Offer Music Streaming Services to the StatesTopNews United States
Billboard Business News -VentureBeat -TECH.BLORGE.com
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Kendal firm signs major record label deal
Westmorland Gazette
A KENDAL firm has signed a major deal with the music industry's four largest record labels to sell tracks directly to mobile phones. ...


The Guardian (blog)

Staggered music releases: time to close the window
The Guardian (blog)
So why do record labels still wait months to release a record that is gaining momentum? The labels say they're just doing what they have always done but ...


Startup makes inroads in Asia's digital music market
San Jose Mercury News
Asia represents the biggest mobile music market in the world, and services like KKBOX give the entertainment industry a sliver of hope. ...

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Globe and Mail

Apple patent and trademark skirmishes through the years
CNET
The photo company accused both of illegally using a digital imaging patent it owns to preview images. But Kodak took its claims against Apple a few steps ...
HTC chief says cell phone maker will fight Apple's suit over iPhone technologyGaea Times (blog)

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LiveWire Mobile Announces Commitment to Worldwide Customer Base and Unveils ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The Company believes that the ability to purchase unencumbered digital tracks on-the-go will significantly expand the market for mobile music, ...

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BeatCrave.com

@SXSW: THE DAILY DIGEST: Mobile Emerges As A Major Music Platform
Billboard Business News
Devices have always been at the center of the digital music experience, most particularly the iPod. But with the dramatic evolution of today's smartphones, ...
MOG launches all-you-can-eat mobile music serviceFiercemobilecontent
SXSW: MOG's Mobile Music Apps Go Beyond the PlaylistWired News
MOG Debuts Mobile Music App For iPhone, AndroidBeatCrave.com
AFP -Phandroid.com -SYS-CON Media (press release)
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Wired News

Mobile Phone Apps to Outsell CDs by 2012: Report
Exclaim!
For those looking for even more proof of how fast technology is overtaking the music industry, consider a new study on the sales of mobile phone apps. ...
Mobile apps market is set to explodeInquirer
iPad is just the beginningPique newsmagazine
To Tap Mobile Buyers, First Determine Their NeedsPractical Ecommerce
Mobile Entertainment -Tech Digest
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NMTV Signs Contract to Acquire UK Digital Marketing Agency
CNNMoney.com (press release)
"The first market we're going to address in the media division is music. Of course, the online music business is already established, but we see clear ...

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Lyric Jeans, Inc. Corporate Update
MarketWatch (press release)
About Lyric Culture Lyric Culture is a music-driven premium lifestyle brand involving lyrical content on denim wear, t-shirts, cashmere and accessories. ...

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Music Industry Newswire

Music Money Trail: You Ought to Have an Audit
Music Industry Newswire
Licensing agreements are bringing together products, events, celebrities, and music. * It is ideal to have a contractual clause defining the level of detail ...


SHOOT Online

ROBA Production Music Becomes Sub-Publisher in Three European Countries for ...
SHOOT Online
Founded by Opher Yisraeli in 2004, Songs To Your Eyes, Ltd., specializes in Music Licensing, Sound Design, and Custom Score. The company offers a deep and ...

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The Guardian

Michael Jackson estate signs biggest recording deal in history
The Guardian
... the Beatles and Bob Marley remain lucrative brand names. Presley's estate takes in between $50m and $60ma year through music sales and licensing deals, ...
Death becomes Michael Jackson in $250m dealTimes Online
Sony Make Killing on Michael Jackson Album DealGnews

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Spotify on the Future of Music Delivery
WebProNews (blog)
You can figure out brand preferences, and if people are in the same demographic (like live in same place, listen to the same kind of music), they might get ...

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Trading Markets (press release)
GoIP Global offers brand and content customers great flexibility in creating mobile marketing campaigns and applications. For additional information, visit ...

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'Ribbon' secures 13 German noms...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:09:53 EST
International News: 'When We Leave' shortlisted in six categories -- Michael Haneke's black-and-white drama "The White Ribbon" picked up a record 13 nominations for the Euro 2.855 million ($3.9 million) German Film Prize, the German Film Academy announced on Friday.

U.K.'s ITV rules out Hulu deal...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:53:45 EST
International News: YouTube may launch pay service in Britain -- ITV appears to have ruled out a deal with U.S. video-on-demand outfit Hulu -- while YouTube is mulling bowing a pay service in the U.K.

Italy's Lucky Red uncovers 'Secret'...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:21:31 EST
International News: Argentine thriller to be released June 4 -- Foreign-language film Oscar winner "El secreto de sus ojos" (The Secret in Their Eyes) has been picked up by Lucky Red for Italy.

Barry to take soundtrack award...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:15:11 EST
Music News: Prize to be delivered at Ghent Film Festival -- Composer John Barry is being honored with a lifetime achievement award from the World Soundtrack Academy. The four-time Oscar winner will receive the award on Oct. 21, during the Ghent Film Festival in Belgium.

India plans toon, gaming, FX center...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:19:03 EST
International News: Government to set up film archive, museum -- India's minister for information and broadcasting Ambika Soni has announced the formation of a National Center of Excellence in Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects in Mumbai.

Babnik...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:40:34 EST
Film Reviews: Endie auteur Alejandro Adams crafts another distinctive, intriguing no-budget drama.

Word Of Mouth...
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:12:35 +0000
First and foremost comes a good product. Requiring no admission fee, no college degree, no qualifications whatsoever, the music business is peopled by hucksters, who employ myriad scams to get you to pay attention to their wares. But it doesn’t work. Used to.  Back when there was limited distribution, when bribing a deejay to play your song got [...]

Alex Chilton...
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:02:02 +0000
THE LETTER My introduction to rock music wasn’t on television, not even radio, but the jukebox, at the Nutmeg Bowl.  After a couple of strings I’d find myself peering through the glass, studying the tracks, waiting for my parents to pick me up. That’s where I first heard "Dawn (Go Away)" and "I Get Around". I heard [...]

Michael Lewis/Kindle...
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:19:51 +0000
From: AndrewDate: March 16, 2010 11:52:41 AM MDTTo: Bob LefsetzSubject: Re: Money, Power & Fame Bob - Interesting note about Lewis’ new book. There is a backlash on Amazon because the publisher has neglected to release a "Kindle version" (currently 24 negative reviews from people who have not read the book - all citing lack of a [...]

Lesley Duncan...
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:12:58 +0000
The best Elton John album is "Tumbleweed Connection".  Released on the heels of "Elton John" and the huge success of "Your Song", "Tumbleweed Connection" had no singles and itself was soon followed by "Friends", "11/17/70" and at the end of the year, "Madman Across The Water".  Casual listeners are unaware of the record, but fans [...]

More Sam Adams...
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:48:45 +0000
Have you been following the story of the runaway Prius? Turns out the guy declared bankruptcy and his lease was about to expire and… Bottom line, science doesn’t lie, and his Prius just didn’t have the brake wear it should have if the story was true.  Take it from the "Wall Street Journal": Questions Arise in Prius Case Point [...]
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