MySpace to launch redesign this week
MySpace is reportedly due to launch a major redesign this week, with a music download service expected later in the year.…
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Qtrax to launch this week
Legal P2P service Qtrax is ready to launch on 18 June with EMI, Universal, Beggars and the four major publishers on board.…
Coldplay's new album sells well in first day figures
First-day figures suggest Coldplay's Viva La Vida could sell 400,000 copies this week and top the UK albums chart.…
Woolworths Digital to sell new Coldplay album for under £5
Woolworths is selling the new Coldplay album at £4.97 to the first 5,000 downloaders, a price well below rival download stores.…
Further gossip on Jason Flom's future at EMI
Reports suggest Capitol chairman Jason Flom will leave EMI, possibly with a large payout after his contract barred a new management layer above him.…
Universal acquires Atmosphere Apparel
Universal Music has bought UK merchandising firm Atmosphere Apparel, which holds international merchandising rights for artists including Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers.…
EMI and BBC Worldwide agree deal to release unheard BBC recordings
EMI and BBC Worldwide have agreed a partnership to release unheard BBC archive recordings by EMI artists, with BBC Worldwide also gaining distribution rights.…
Merlin reaches 12,000 members
Merlin, the global digital rights body for independent labels, has reached 12,000 members, giving it an 8% share of the US market.…
Nick Gatfield to be based in US at EMI
Nick Gatfield, former Island Records UK boss, will reportedly be US-based in his new EMI role, amid speculation over the future of Capitol chairman Jason Flom.…
EMI appoints Second Life co-founder to digital role
EMI has hired Cory Ondrejka, a co-founder of the company behind Second Life, into a senior digital role in its recorded music division, based in LA.…
Hawthorne Heights drop lawsuit against Victory Records
Hawthorne Heights have agreed to drop their lawsuit against Victory Records, which will release their third album 'Fragile Future' on 5 August.…
Former EMI publicist joins PPR
Music publicity firm PPR has recruited Stuart Kirkham, a former EMI and Coalition publicist, to manage its catalogue accounts.…