23 2 / 2012
The Latest: Beatles, Orchard, Eventbrite, Rdio, SXSW, ACTA, iTunes, UMG… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/zEMWgl on February 23, 2012 at 12:05AM
These are the stories we’re tracking late in the day. Please check back for ongoing evening and early-morning updates. And be sure to send tips to news@digitalmusicnews.com!
22 2 / 2012
Introducing the ‘Libbies,’ an Award Show for Indie Artists… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/yTZTxH on February 22, 2012 at 04:09PM
It’s not that indies aren’t winning at the Grammys - they are, in a huge way. But it always happens with Rihanna and Katy Perry dancing on the stage.
22 2 / 2012
Study: Consumers Overwhelmingly Prefer Ownership Because of the ‘Security’… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/xpsvya on February 22, 2012 at 01:42PM
The simple version is that physical is going digital, and digital is going towards access. The real version, however, seems to be infinitely more complicated.
21 2 / 2012
VEVO: What Happens Between an Artist and Their Label Is Not Our Problem… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/xxG3e4 on February 21, 2012 at 09:48PM
Just because you’re on VEVO, doesn’t mean you’re getting paid by VEVO.
21 2 / 2012
The Latest: Harman, Spectrum Crunch, Comcast, Diddy, Eventbrite, Fader, MSN, Fanzy, DMFE, Music 4.5, iTunes… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/zserAU on February 21, 2012 at 06:43PM
These are the stories we’re watching late in the day. Check back for ongoing updates this evening and into tomorrow early morning!
21 2 / 2012
These Numbers May Change Your Attitude About Three-Strikes… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/A44YTs on February 21, 2012 at 02:30PM
SOPA could be the first battle in an anti-piracy World War III, but there may be softer solutions to this problem. Just last week, prominent VC Fred Wilson outlined a plan that involved self-policing of bad actors by the tech community - without the bitter aftertaste of FBI raids and IP takeovers.
21 2 / 2012
Motorhead: Please Don’t Buy Our $600 Box Set… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/xZs3U3 on February 21, 2012 at 08:49AM
That’s right, the Complete Early Years Box Set (Limited Collectors’ Edition) from Motorhead is retailing for more than $600, according to details shared by the band last night.
20 2 / 2012
Presidents’ Day: UMG+EMI, Pirate Bay, Lefsetz, Kobalt, DigSin, Hollywood, MC5, Hadopi, Foxconn… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/AhDPEV on February 20, 2012 at 06:13PM
These are the stories we’re tracking on Presidents’ Day; check back for continued updates this evening and into Tuesday morning.
20 2 / 2012
OK Go: YouTube Revenues Are ‘Like Finding Change On the Street…’ | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/xG8gRp on February 20, 2012 at 03:46PM
OK Go is one of the most successful bands in YouTube history.
20 2 / 2012
Hey Topspin: Is High-Priced Bundling Just a Rich Band’s Game? | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/zAoOrG on February 20, 2012 at 10:45AM
Bundles are beautiful: they can generate big markups, and encourage consumers to spend a lot more than they otherwise would.
19 2 / 2012
The Various Ways In Which Capitol Records Screwed Kenny Rogers… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/y4Nv8N on February 19, 2012 at 07:40PM
It’s fairly shocking to see how dedicated major labels are to screwing their own artists. One former major label executive pointed Digital Music News to ‘institutionalized policies’ towards shady accounting and hidden charges under the banner of ‘cost reduction’.
18 2 / 2012
The Weekend: exfm, Backplane, Whitney, Wilson, post-SF, OK Go, MSFT, Ultra, Thrillcall… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/AuMy6B on February 18, 2012 at 05:40PM
These are the stories we’re watching this holiday weekend. Check back for ongoing updates and new developments.
17 2 / 2012
FBI: 90% of MegaUpload Users Never Uploaded a Single File… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/yARoLS on February 17, 2012 at 04:27PM
The FBI and Department of Justice are continuing to make their case against MegaUpload, especially as attention shifts towards trial phase.
17 2 / 2012
Death: It’s Really Awesome for Record Sales… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/yIrawZ on February 17, 2012 at 02:00PM
Here’s a little industry secret: if you want to sell a lot of albums, death helps.
16 2 / 2012
Right Now: Rihanna+Chris Brown, AFTRA+SAG, Muve, Adele, Spotify, Music Box, Goldenvoice, UK, NPR Music, ShareSquare, ReDigi… | Digital Music News
Reposted from http://bit.ly/zIaNpx on February 16, 2012 at 08:08PM
These are the stories we’re watching late in the day. Please check back for continued updates this evening and into tomorrow morning.
