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Study: Filesharers spend 30% more on music than non-P2P users
- Despite being condemned as thieves by the recording industry, peer-to-peer users spend more money on music than non-filesharers, according to a new study by The American Assembly. Examining the music collection habits of respondents across the US and Germany, the…
Microsoft's Xbox Music service launching on the 360 tomorrow
- Outfits like Pandora and Spotify have helped pave the way for a growing list of streaming music providers, once again changing the way we all access and consume our favorite songs. Microsoft will be next on that list as they…
The U.S. music piracy rankings: Gainesville (FL), New York, Los Angeles top the list
- In spite of the growing number of well-promoted music subscription services available on the U.S. market like Spotify, Rdio, Amazon, iTunes Match, among others, music piracy remains a fact of life for many.
Xbox Music to launch on October 26 alongside Windows 8
- Microsoft is getting ready to launch a new subscription-based music service on October 26 to coincide with Windows 8’s release, according to a report by The Verge. Dubbed Xbox Music, the service is expected to replace Microsoft’s existing Zune Pass…
Digital Music Index report reveals the top 10 BitTorrent countries
- Musicmetric just released the first edition of the Digital Music Index, a report claiming to be the most in-depth study ever conducted on the digital music landscape. The DMI looks at a plethora of metrics including the popularity of licensed…
$220,000 award upheld in RIAA v. Jammie Thomas-Rasset lawsuit
- 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…
New music format ensures you'll never hear the same song twice
- I’ve amassed a sizable collection of MP3s over the past decade but despite my music player’s best attempt to randomize the catalog, I found myself growing tired of hearing the same tunes over and over. It’s one of the reasons…
Artists earn less than a penny per stream on Spotify-like services
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Subscription music services let you enjoy a buffet of tracks without the hassle or expense of buying individual songs or albums while producing billions in revenue for record labels, but the arrangement apparently isn't so great for the folks who create your favorite tunes. Speaking on Twitter...
Judge refuses to change $675,000 fine in music downloading case
- US District Court Judge Rya W. Zobel has upheld a previous ruling against Joel Tenenbaum for illegally downloading music from the Internet. Tenenbaum was sued in 2007 and ultimately found guilty of downloading 31 songs over the course of two…
Should you be able to sell digital music you legally purchased?
- Normally when you purchase a physical good like a vehicle, clothing or even computer components, you have every right to resell that item when you no longer have a use for it. If the same laws also apply to creative…
Dotcom says Megabox will launch this year, hints at another surprise
- Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has revealed he is continuing with plans to launch the Megabox music service this year, despite being in embroiled in a massive legal dispute with the US Government over charges of racketeering and massive piracy.
Streaming music rakes in revenue, not hurting digital downloads
- 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…
Beats Audio acquires steaming music service MOG
- Beats Audio has acquired streaming music provider MOG, finally putting to rest rumors that such a deal was in the works. The companies revealed the news to USA Today although terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
Spotify is the second largest revenue source for record labels
- A source close to Spotify claims it is the second largest revenue generator for major music labels. The service was used by 23 million people last month and is bested only by Apple’s iTunes, according to a story published by…
Spotify challenges Pandora with free radio on iPhone, iPad
- Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is adding a free radio feature to its iOS app that will compete with the likes of Pandora, Slacker and Songza. Previously only available to desktop users, the feature will enable both free…
Microsoft at E3: Xbox SmartGlass, music service, more content providers announced
- Microsoft had numerous announcements ready for their E3 keynote today, all of them surrounding the Xbox platform and how the company is leveraging their position in the living room to become your hub for all things entertainment.
Microsoft wants Xbox to be the entertainment hub for all your devices
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In a pre-E3 pep talk, Microsoft highlighted the Xbox 360's ongoing success and teased some plans to keep its momentum rolling. The company has sold 67 million units since the console launched in 2005, generating over $56 billion at retail and earning Microsoft a 47% share of...
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