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D.I.Y. & the Death of the Rock Star

March 29, 2009

Is the fabled rock star simply a dying breed? The irreverent, overindulged, drugged personalities that floated above reality for a while, before crashing into a fiery, middle-aged pit? The industry has long... Read More...

Three Strikes Gets Struck In New Zealand

Paul Resnikoff

March 29, 2009

A three-strikes legislative proposal has now been nixed in New Zealand, at least for now. The controversial piece of legislation raised serious protest from major ISP TelstraClear, as well as Google. The th... Read More...

On the High Side: iTunes Store Likely to Skew Towards $1.29

Paul Resnikoff

March 27, 2009

A coming shift towards variable pricing on the iTunes Store will actually skew towards higher price points, according to sources close to the plan. Instead of a more even spread across 69-cent, 99-cent, and $1.29 prices, major labels are expected to disprop... Read More...

iTunes Pass Busted: Depeche Mode Album Now Leaking

Paul Resnikoff

March 27, 2009

The latest leak belongs to Depeche Mode, whose upcoming album is now slipping ahead of an April 21st release date. The album, Sounds of the Universe, is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $9.99,... Read More...

But Wait: Cox Suspending ‘Tiny Fraction’ of Users

Paul Resnikoff

March 26, 2009

Cox Communications is suspending the accounts of a 'tiny fraction' of its infringing users, though the company denied any participation in a 'three-strikes' plan during a Thursday discussion. "Since the time... Read More...

Another Settlement: Project Playlist, EMI Work It Out

Paul Resnikoff

March 25, 2009

The lawsuit-riddled Project Playlist has now settled with EMI Music, according to a formal disclosure issued Wednesday morning. As its name suggests, Project Playlist allows users to create dynamic playlists online, using content that is already hosted acro... Read More...

Get Ready… $1.29 iTunes Store Downloads Ahead

Paul Resnikoff

March 25, 2009

As promised, Apple will soon diversify its music download price points, part of a broader agreement with the majors. Instead of the reliable 99-cent tag, iTunes Store songs will soon weigh in at either 69-ce... Read More...

Resnikoff’s Parting Shot: Beyond Digital Pennies

Paul Resnikoff

March 24, 2009

There's good news for a media industry forced to trade analog dollars for digital pennies. According to Jeff Zucker, the NBC Universal chief who coined the famous conversion rate, digital pennies are now mig... Read More...

Last.fm Flips the Subscription Switch… In Smaller Markets

Alexandra Osorio

March 24, 2009

Last.fm is finally spinning a subscription-based offering, at least outside of the US, UK, and Germany. In smaller markets, access to the custom-tailored, Last.fm radio service will soon cost 3 euros ($4.05) per month, according to the company. The rest is... Read More...

Department of Justice Jumps Into Harvard v. RIAA

Paul Resnikoff

March 23, 2009

Joel Tenenbaum was once a typical, file-swapping student. Now, Tenenbaum is at the center of a lawsuit that involves Harvard University, major recording labels, and the United States Government. In Sony BMG M... Read More...

Live Nation and the Shifty $6 Parking Fee

Alexandra Osorio

March 18, 2009

Concertgoers hate fees, though they usually stomach the extras to see their favorite acts. Still, some tricky surcharging is causing a stir in New Jersey, specifically at Live Nation-operated PNC Bank Arts C... Read More...

Need Funding? Then Talk to the Ex-President of Warner Music Group

Bonus Backlash Brushes Bronfman; $3 Million Top-Off Gets Focus

Alexandra Osorio

March 18, 2009

A major backlash against huge bonuses at companies like AIG, ultimately paid by taxpayers, is now spreading to private concerns. Warner Music Group is not receiving federal bailout funds, yet a massive bonus payoff to label chief executive Edgar Bronfman, J... Read More...

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D.I.Y. & the Death of the Rock Star

Three Strikes Gets Struck In New Zealand

On the High Side: iTunes Store Likely to Skew Towards $1.29

iTunes Pass Busted: Depeche Mode Album Now Leaking

But Wait: Cox Suspending ‘Tiny Fraction’ of Users

Another Settlement: Project Playlist, EMI Work It Out

Get Ready… $1.29 iTunes Store Downloads Ahead

Resnikoff’s Parting Shot: Beyond Digital Pennies

Last.fm Flips the Subscription Switch… In Smaller Markets

Department of Justice Jumps Into Harvard v. RIAA

Live Nation and the Shifty $6 Parking Fee

Bonus Backlash Brushes Bronfman; $3 Million Top-Off Gets Focus