Gogoyoko posts a link from Digital Wire on the common sense that was shown at Midem this year. The indie labels get it. They’ll be the ones with the future. If the majors wake up, they can stave off their … Continue reading
Paste Magazine links to a BBC article on a very promising phenomenon occurring in the UK. British bands have decided to embrace not only technology but fan access. This will do wonders for their sales. HT: Daily Swarm.
The industry is one filled with scoundrels and cowards running the upper echelons into the ground. They’ve battled against any sort of change against their dominance of the business, and I don’t see them pulling their heads out of their … Continue reading
The obnoxious music industry knows they’ll fail in the long run, but if they can acquire a few shekels from their video collection, let them try. The Financial Times covers the subject nicely here.
Well, this was for yesterday. I’m pleased to see iTunes keeping their commitment to purchasers to get rid of the DRM crap. It doesn’t help artists, and it makes it a pain in the arse to transfer music to other … Continue reading
Apple extorting the extortionists? Nice! Will this go anywhere? Probably not. The status quo will be maintained regarding royalty rates, as the music industry just doesn’t have the clout to shake Apple down. Conversely, Apple would be stupid to rid … Continue reading
Robert Smith should be commended for taking a step that would otherwise lead him to a hefty amount of money. It seems his record company have decided to charge a ridiculous amount for the Cure’s new EP, and that send … Continue reading
John Lech Johansen comes through in a big way.