Friday, April 4th, 2008
Daily News: Friday
Chinese Democracy Is Coming: “Guns N’ Roses fans, the more than a decade in the making album Chinese Democracy really does seem to be getting very close to a release date. Axl Rose & Co. have recently been letting people, music industry honchos, tastemakers and so forth, listen to six new tracks, according to a music executive who has heard the songs.” (via EOnline)
Radiohead Launch Social Network: The band has launched their own social network, Waste Central.
British ISPs vs. Music Industry: “The head of one of Britain’s biggest internet providers has criticised the music industry for demanding that he act against pirates. BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones said that the music industry has been fighting a losing battle to prevent people from swapping songs for nothing on the internet.” (via BBC)
Update On MySpace Music: “MySpace Music officially announced itself Thursday morning with blessings from majors Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony BMG. The tie-up, billed a “landmark joint venture,” will include DRM-free downloads, ad-supported audio and video streaming, a mobile storefront powered by Jamba, and “various sponsorship solutions.” Artist-related assets like merchandise and concert tickets will also be part of the action, and collateral will be integrated within individual artist profile pages.” (via DMN)
