Our Digital Music

• Universal’s Interscope Records has invested in social music network Buzznet who in turn ownsindie music site Stereogum.
• Who is the #2 download store after iTunes, Amazon or eMusic?
• The availability of more DRM free music by downloaD stores has stalled.  Who is to blame – iTunes or the record labels?
• Warners Music Group is backing a $5 or so ISP tax on music. Just what we need; another tax.
• Two ad campaigns – Santana & Mariah Carey for Macys Deaprtment Stores and a Dr. Pepper Guns & Roses spoof illustrate how to use and abuse music in marketing.
• Billions and Aero have merged to form a powerful new indie music booking agency.
• UK folk legend Billy Bragg says Bebo and other tech startups who use music to make millions should pay artists more.
• A Four Questions For (4QFor) interview with Insomnia and RouteNote CEO Steven Finch.
• TWO VIDEOS: A look at Groove Armada’s 360 deal with Bacardi and Bjork calls for a free Tibet during a concert in China.

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