Morning Runner split
Reading indie band Morning Runner are splitting after Parlophone declined to release their second album, which the band say they wrote without commercial pressure.…
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EMI to steal Warner chief?
The Times suggests new EMI owners Terra Firma may try to hire Warner Music's Lyor Cohen, though it considers this unlikely given his contract and costs.…
Radiohead deal imminent
Radiohead are reportedly close to a physical release deal for In Rainbows, probably in early 2008, with ATO Records expected to take North American rights.…
SonyBMG merger approved again
The European Commission has again cleared the merger of Sony Corp and Bertelsmann's recorded music businesses to form SonyBMG, with no conditions attached.…
RIAA prepares for first P2P jury trial against Jammie Thomas
The first jury trial over file sharing in the US begins as the RIAA pursues Jammie Thomas, accused of swapping 1702 songs via Kazaa and defending herself against up to $4 million in damages.…
ilovevideo.com launches DRM-free music video download store
Video-C has launched ilovevideo.com, which it says is the first DRM-free music video retail store, with EMI among the labels supplying content and digital sales head Graeme Rogan giving support.…
Radiohead release new album online next week, pay what you want
Radiohead's completed new album will go on sale digitally via the band's website next week, with fans free to choose the price, while a conventional release is still planned.…
SonyBMG signs licensing deal with Imeem
SonyBMG has licensed its catalogue to social network Imeem, which will stream its music and videos and share advertising revenue, following a similar Warner Music deal.…
Amazon launches MP3 download platform in beta
Amazon US has launched a beta of Amazon MP3, offering over 2 million DRM-free songs, integrated with its wider store and compatible with iTunes and Windows Media Player.…
Record labels lobby at party conference
The British music industry held a fringe event at the Labour party conference urging MPs to extend copyright terms, with EMI chief and BPI chairman Tony Wadsworth leading the message.…
New EMI chief addresses his staff
Terra Firma's Guy Hands has told EMI staff the firm is committed to the company for the long term, while reports say former executives Stewart and Nicoli received differing payouts.…
Radiohead US deal rumours
Rumour has it Radiohead are close to an American record deal with an unnamed independent label, having fulfilled their commitments to EMI.…