Music Labels articles

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  With downloads dwindling, music publishers throw a roadblock into Apple's iRadio plans

  By Greg Sandoval on May 22, 2013 11:50 am + 75 comments

  For years, when it came to driving negotiations with internet music services over licensing, the top Continue reading…

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  Exclusive: Google readies its Spotify competitor with Universal and Sony now on board

  By Greg Sandoval on May 14, 2013 05:30 pm + 194 comments

  Google will unveil new subscription music services tomorrow at the Google I/O conference, sources Continue reading…

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  Everything, Zen: can you be a monk and a tycoon too?

  By Greg Sandoval on May 8, 2013 09:02 am + 53 comments

  For the tech sector, spiritual healing typically means a couple of weeks at a beachside yoga camp Continue reading…

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  Apple and Universal Music agreement on streaming iRadio service imminent

  By Greg Sandoval on April 11, 2013 07:49 pm + 172 comments

  Apple is expected to sign its first internet radio licensing agreement with a major record label Continue reading…

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  Biting the hand that feeds you: why are record labels fighting Pandora?

  By Greg Sandoval on March 29, 2013 01:45 pm + 91 comments

  A few years ago, leaders from the major record companies planted the seeds from which they hoped Continue reading…

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  The head of the Copyright Office says the law is broken — but can she fix it in time?

  By Greg Sandoval on March 20, 2013 12:41 pm + 44 comments

  The Register of Copyrights needs a drink. Maria Pallante heads up the US Copyright Office, which Continue reading…

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  Here's how Spotify wants to upgrade free users' mobile experience

  By Greg Sandoval on March 14, 2013 06:35 pm + 64 comments

  Spotify executives are trying to convince their music label counterparts that the company's premium Continue reading…

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  Google leverages YouTube for a chance to take over streaming music

  By Greg Sandoval on March 5, 2013 06:47 pm + 43 comments

  We already knew that Google Play has sought licenses for a subscription music service, but now comes Continue reading…

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  Google negotiating for subscription music service to launch in third quarter

  By Greg Sandoval on February 22, 2013 09:43 pm + 74 comments

  Google has spoken to some of the top music-recording companies about creating a subscription music Continue reading…

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  Streaming music leads boost in Sweden, accounting for 89 percent of digital music sales

  By Dieter Bohn on July 14, 2012 08:29 pm + 30 comments

  Streaming music's effect on the the industry's revenues has been a point of contention for some Continue reading…