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Free downloads damage Britain's musical diversity and creativity
We want to work with music fans - but have them use legal, licensed services, writes Feargal Sharkey Charles Arthur, the Guardian's technology editor, says: "We saw the release last week of some 'research' that said 7 million people 'use' illegal downloads in the UK, 'costing the economy billions of pounds and thousands of jobs'" ( Filesharing isn't music's biggest foe , 11 June). He points out ...
June 29, 2009 at 1:29 am | click here to view more
After 'King of Pop,' an empty throne
The tributes to Michael Jackson have been vast, global -- and may never happen for a musician again. In an age of iPods and "American Idol," the concept of a pop superstar has irrevocably changed.
July 5, 2009 at 1:03 am | click here to view more
What's up with Bob, John and Willie?
The official Web sites for Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson, who will perform at Slugger Field on Wednesday, are each offering special music deals and downloads.
July 4, 2009 at 4:54 am | click here to view more
Record High for Mobile Music Downloads in UK
The UK's mobile music market is continuing to exhibit strong growth with a record number of downloads for May (1.72 million), reports GfK.
July 3, 2009 at 7:53 am | click here to view more
Web Site for China Mobile's Application Store Appears
A Web site for China Mobile's upcoming mobile application store appeared online on Friday, giving a preview of what free and paid downloads the carrier will offer to its more than 480 million subscribers.
July 3, 2009 at 6:30 am | click here to view more
imeem opening own music store
imeem is gradually building its possess music store that may afford it independence from Apple's iTunes or Amazon MP3, an investigation has found. Normally, those buying permanent copies of music from the site must go through an Amazon or iTunes link and buy it off-site; quietly, however, the company has been adding direct-download MP3 purchases of its possess for certain artists, such as Iron and Wine. ...
July 3, 2009 at 12:36 pm | click here to view more
Singing A New Tune: The Imeem Music Store.
Does embattled music streaming site imeem think it can take on iTunes? For the most part, nearly every streaming tune on the site has a download button which links to both iTunes and the Amazon MP3 store. But it is quietly testing its possess music download store which bypasses iTunes and Amazon and sells MP3s directly. For instance, this is the case with some Sub Pop artists, such as Iron and Wine ...
July 3, 2009 at 11:16 am | click here to view more
Free music boosts Google market share in China
Google's music service in China, which lets users download Michael Jackson, U2 and Beyonce songs for free, may have helped increase its share of the worlds biggest Internet market, research company IR
July 2, 2009 at 9:00 pm | click here to view more
Michael Jackson Music Sales Surge Could Last For Months
In the days following Michael Jackson's June 25 death, fans flocked to record stores and digital music outlets to purchase one last memory. And merchants say they expect the Jackson sales surge to last for weeks—maybe even months.
July 2, 2009 at 8:03 pm | click here to view more
Google music service helps curb Baidu's lead in China market
Google's music service in China, which lets users download Michael Jackson, U2 and Beyonce songs for free, may have helped increase its share of the world's biggest Internet market, research company IResearch said.
July 2, 2009 at 5:22 pm | click here to view more