Last Week’s Music Business News And How It Could Effect You…

by bhoughton on March 31st, 2008

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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