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Spotify wants to offer free mobile streaming, asks industry to lower fees

Spotify wants to offer free mobile streaming, asks industry to lower fees
  • Posted February 20, 2013, 12:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • According to several "music industry sources", Spotify is negotiating with major music labels to both renew their contracts and, most interestingly, lower their license fees by a "substantial" amount. The report claims that Spotify hopes to offer streaming to mobiles…

$220,000 award upheld in RIAA v. Jammie Thomas-Rasset lawsuit

$220,000 award upheld in RIAA v. Jammie Thomas-Rasset lawsuit
  • Posted September 12, 2012, 5:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in The Web
  • Yes, Jammie Thomas-Rasset is still embroiled in a legal battle against the Record Industry Association of America -- and yes, the infamous P2P file-sharer from Minnesota is still on the losing side. It appears the most recent verdict totaling $220,000…

Streaming music rakes in revenue, not hurting digital downloads

Streaming music rakes in revenue, not hurting digital downloads
  • Posted August 10, 2012, 5:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Warner Music Group, a major player in the music industry who's labels include the likes of Atlantic, Elektra, Warner Bros., Reprise and East West, has released their fiscal third quarter results. The results? For the first time ever, online music streaming…

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