Macca solo catalogue goes digital
EMI will make Paul McCartney's solo catalogue, including the Wings albums, available digitally for the first time, with physical reissues also planned.…
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Last.fm add videos
Last.fm is adding music videos from UK indies including Ninja Tune, Domino and Warp, with EMI and Warner content expected, putting it in competition with YouTube.…
ERA welcome release day and DRM decisions
The Entertainment Retailers Association supports Universal's plan to release singles on Fridays and EMI's move to DRM free downloads, urging other majors to follow.…
EMI enter into DRM free relationship with marketing firm
EMI has partnered with TLC Marketing to supply DRM free tracks as part of brand promotions, giving brands access for customers regardless of their player.…
Ames to lead EMI US
EMI has appointed former Warner chief Roger Ames as head of EMI Music North America, reporting to chief Eric Nicoli and overseeing all US divisions.…
Caroline cutting US regional team
According to Billboard, EMI's US independent distribution division Caroline is cutting its regional sales force, with regional business moving to sister company EMM.…
RIAA chief defends DRM and litigation
RIAA chief Mitch Bainwol defended DRM and anti-P2P lawsuits at the Digital Summit in Nashville, while EMI's DRM-free catalogue launch may prompt a rethink.…
Warner settle with Bertelsmann over Napster
Bertelsmann has settled with Warner Music over its support of the original Napster, completing settlements with all major labels, though it accepted no liability.…
EMI appoint new digital VPs
EMI has appointed Mark Nichols and Matthew Crosswaite as VPs of Business Development in its global digital department, headed by Barney Wragg.…
Jamelia and EMI part company
Jamelia and EMI's Parlophone have parted company after nearly ten years, with Jamelia working on a fourth album she hopes to release later this year.…
Former Bronfman associate sues over alleged role in Warner purchase
Former Simon & Schuster executive Richard Snyder has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Music chief Edgar Bronfman Jnr, claiming unpaid compensation for his role in the label's purchase.…
How high quality is the high quality music?
Audio Video Revolution argues that Apple and EMI's claims that 256 kbps iTunes downloads are indistinguishable from the original are misleading, as sound quality is below CD standard.…