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Posted by on November 17th 2007 to Downloads, Portable Players

RCRD LBL founded by the minds behind Downtown Records and Engadget launched giving away DRM free mp3’s from a blog like web site. Industry reaction was mixed. (more)
Prince is suing notorious bit torrent site Pirate Bay.
The new Zunes are finally in stores with some strong upgrades and a cool customization option.
Major Label EMI’s new owners Terra Firma are telling investors that they will make deep cuts in expenses particularly in the US as well as increase cash flow by an amazing 766% over the next five years.
Hacks of MySpace pages are on the rise including a major attack on Alicia Keyes.
Music site imeem’s CEO Dalton Caldwell continued Hypebot’s new 4QFor (For Questions For) series by answering four questions about the future of the music industry.
If you’ve got a band and this whole MySpace, Facebook thing confuses you, Social Music Marketing – A Quick Handbook provides a brief overview of the big changes happening that could finally change the way music is promoted.
Need a job? Real/Rhapsody looking for a new head of music PR.
One more for you guys and gals with bands. Check out the updated “The Top 100 Free & Affordable High & Low Tech Music Promotion Tips” You’ll find all 100 here.

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