Lady Gaga's effective use of free music. (TechDirt) Music games need to refocus, not reboot - In his first editorial for us, columnist Joe Rybicki explores the changing dynamics of the music game genre, and examines what needs to change... Read more »

I'm headed to LA for the New Music Seminar on Tuesday. Tickets will be available at the door and I hope to see you there. Please grab me in the halls for an intro. Much of the action in the... Read more »

"We're redefining the music business." Blink 182's Tom DeLonge says that with the self-release of the new album by his side project Angels & Airwaves, he can redefine the music business. His plan is to: Release the new album free... Read more »

This week Universal Music Group Chairman Doug Morris was honored with the 2399th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Morris has had a long and illustrious career. But in becoming a part of this iconic symbol of old school... Read more »

(Updated) MediaNet's content network delivered a record 200 million music downloads and 150 million on demand plays in December, the company's CEO Alan McGlade shared in a Thursday afternoon call. That's a 124% increase in downloads from December 2008. MediaNet... Read more »

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Video Ringtone Company Vringo Files For $64.3 Million IPO. (TechCrunch) Nokia's Music Store to get rebranded as Ovi Music. (Music Ally) Behind the music: My solution to the digital licensing mess. - The current state of digital licensing is a... Read more »