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Performance Royalty Argument Spills Into The Pages of The New York Times

A couple of great articles in The New York Times referencing performance royalties on the same day — one about the radio battle, and another on how royalty hikes almost killed new media darling Pandora…

New National Radio Airplay Charts

A number of winners this week, including Jimi Hendrix, who was powered to the #3 position on the Public Radio Album Chart by WXPN’s World Café…

Oscar Blackout For 3 Million in New York Area– And Hitler’s Pissed

Looking for someone to blame for the blackout of the Academy Awards? How about the Senate Commerce Committee, which voted 20-2 against the consumer — blocking à la carte cable pricing…

Editor’s Pick: Peter Gabriel “Scratch My Back”

Peter Gabriel’s album of covers has you hearing some old favorites for the first time…

She’s #1. She Plays The Harp.

Yes they still give points for originality. Indie singer-songwriter-harpist Joanna Newsom takes the top spot on both Coalition of Independent Music Stores Sales Charts…

Broken Bells and Devo Turn To Focus Groups For Key Decision Making

While Devo, Inc. has determined to focus group everything from songs to the colors of their energy domes, Broken Bells is using focus groups to find out what kids today want…