MP3 and More (02/06/2005)
International Recording industry welcomes closure of Weblisten
LONDON, UK (IFPI) - The international recording industry has welcomed the shutdown of Weblisten, a Spain-based website which had offered many thousands of international and local songs for download and streaming through its website. The move follows Weblisten's admission of criminal copyright infringement ...
| MP3 and More (24/05/2005)
New Napstertones Service Sells Over 100,000 Downloads
NEW
YORK (Napster PR) - Napster, the biggest brand in digital music,
announced today sales of more than 100,000 Napstertones since the
mobile phone service was launched with Dwango Wireless on May 9th. "Napster
continues to prove the enduring strength of its brand and the appeal of
its music ...
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MP3 and More (11/05/2005)
First International Multi-industry Standard For Interoperable Digital Rights Management Is Approved By Digital Media Project
NEW
YORK (www.dmpf.org) - The international Digital Media Project (DMP) has
achieved its first milestone by publishing its Phase I set of
specifications. The documents, posted on the DMP's web page, contain a
comprehensive technology specification for interoperable digital rights
management (DRM) ...
| Mp3 and More (11/05/2005)
Yahoo! Premieres Yahoo! Music Unlimited
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Yahoo PR) - Beta Version Music Subscription Service Provides Fans with Access to More Than One Million Songs for an Unprecedented Value of $4.99 Per Month(1) - Enables Music Discovery Through Personalization and Unique Music Sharing via Yahoo! Messenger Yahoo! Inc. today announced ...
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Mp3 and More (09/05/2005)
Napster and Dwango Wireless Introduce Napstertones for Mobile Phones
LOS ANGELES and SEATTLE (Napster PR) - Napster, the biggest brand in digital music, and Dwango Wireless, a leading developer and publisher of mobile entertainment content for top lifestyle brands, today announced the debut of the Napstertones mobile phone service. The new consumer service will provide ...
| Mp3 and More (27/04/2005)
eMusic Debuts Artist Download Cards That Give Fans 50 Free Songs
NEW YORK (eMusic/ www.emusic.com) - eMusic, the world's No. 2 digital download service selling more than two million tracks monthly, has announced a new initiative that allows artists to "give away" their newest and hottest releases while still being compensated by eMusic. The new card delivers 50 ...
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Mp3 and More (27/04/2005)
Nokia Introduces the Nokia N91 for a True Mobile Music Experience
AMSTERDAM, CANCUN, HONG KONG and KUALA LUMPUR (NOKIA PR) - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N91 multimedia, the company's latest device optimized for mobile music consumption. With room for up to 3000 songs on the integrated 4-gigabyte hard disk, the Nokia N91 delivers a premier music experience. In ...
| Mp3 and More (26/04/2005)
New Rhapsody Lets Consumers Listen to and Share Music for Free, Legally
SEATTLE, WA. (RealNetworks) - Ten years ago, RealNetworks, Inc. transformed the web by bringing sound to the internet for the first time with its groundbreaking RealAudio. Starting today, Real is again transforming the online world with the introduction of the new Rhapsody - delivering free, legal access ...
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Mp3 and More (26/04/2005)
Wal-Mart Launches New Online Custom CD Service Exclusively at www.walmart.com
BRISBANE, CA. (Wal-Mart Stores/ www.walmart.com) - Wal-Mart announces the launch of its new online custom CD service, now available to customers nationwide at http://www.walmart.com/music. The new easy-to-use, no-download-required music service allows customers to conveniently select individual songs ...
| Mp3 and More (20/04/2005)
RealNetworks Expands Leadership in Online Music With More Than One Million Subscribers
SEATTLE, WA. (RealNetworks) - RealNetworks, Inc, the leading creator of digital media services and software, announced today that it now has more than one million subscribers toits premium subscription music services, including its award-winning Rhapsody service and commercial-free Internet radio services. ...
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MP3 and More (19/04/2005)
Disc Makers Announces Finalists For Independent Music World Series Midwest Showcase
LOS
ANGELES (Disc Makers) - Disc Makers, the nation's leading independent
CD and DVD manufacturer, has announced the six finalists for this
year's Independent Music World Series (IMWS) Midwest showcase. The
artists selected by the editors of Billboard Magazine to compete for
the $35,000 grand ...
| MP3 and More (18/04/2005)
JupiterResearch Forecasts Portable MP3 Player Shipments To Achieve 'Critical Mass' Reaching 18 Million In 2005
NEW
YORK (Jupitermedia Corporation) JupiterResearch, a division of
Jupitermedia Corporation, reported that U.S. shipments of MP3 players
will grow 35% to 18.2 million in 2005 and maintain a compound annual
growth rate of over 10% through 2010, reaching an installed base of
56.1 million by then, ...
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MP3 and More (14/04/2005)
Baker Capital Acquires MusicNet
NEW
YORK (Baker Capital PR) - Baker Capital, a private equity firm that
invests in global digital communications businesses, today announced
the acquisition of 100% of MusicNet, Inc. from its current
shareholders, a consortium of music and digital technology companies.
MusicNet is the leading ...
| MP3 and More (14/04/2005)
HP Introduces Spring Lineup Of Digital Music Offerings
SEATTLE,
WA. (HP) - HP announced two additions to its Apple iPod from HP line of
digital music players. The new iPod products allow consumers to carry
and enjoy an extensive music and photo library wherever they go.The
Apple iPod from HP is available in two sizes - 30 gigabytes (GB),(1)
which ...
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Mp3 and More (14/04/2005)
Sony Releases New Soundtrack Composition Package - Cinemascape: Soundtrack Construction Elements
CULVER CITY, CA. (Sony Media Software/ www.sony.com/mediasoftware) - Recognizing the broad popularity and increasing professional demand for royalty-free music and sound, Sony Media Software announced the release of Cinemascape: Soundtrack Construction Elements. This new Premium Collection (2-CD, 24-bit) ...
| Mp3 and More (14/04/2005)
RealNetworks to Host Press Conference and Free Concert at Radio City Music Hall to Announce Revolution in Digital Music on April 26
SEATTLE, WA. (RealNetworks, Inc.) - RealNetworks, Inc, the industry leader in online music subscription services, announced today it will hold a press conference on April 26, 2005 to unveil a groundbreaking initiative in digital music. Later that evening, the company will sponsor a free concert featuring ...
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Mp3 and More (13/04/2005)
Gospel Music Association President to Address Music Piracy at GMA Music Awards Tonight
NASHVILLE, TN. (GMA/ Gospel Music Association) - While the Gospel Music Association (GMA) is handing out its highest honors tonight in Nashville, the music being celebrated with Dove Awards will be stolen thousand of times through illegal peer-to-peer networks. John W. Styll, president of the GMA and ...
| MP3 and More (09/04/2005)
Ineternet Broadband Revolution: MTV Launches Online Channel On April 25, 2005
NEW YORK (MTV PR) - MTV: Music Television announced the launch of the new hybrid channel, "MTV Overdrive" to entertain viewers with both a linear viewing experience and video on demand capabilities in one web-based application. Available through http://www.MTV.com, "MTV Overdrive" will officially launch ...
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MP3 and More (05/04/2005)
Nearly 3900 EMI CMG Songs Newly Available For Digital Download
BRENTWOOD, TN. (Sparrow Records) - This week, EMI CMG added 310 catalog albums to its list of projects now available for digital download through major Digital Music Service Providers. All previously unavailable in digital format, the titles come from Christian music pioneers, 1980s and '90s hit makers, ...
| Mp3 and More (16/03/2005)
Groove Mobile and Orange UK Deliver Enhanced Music Player for Accessing Warner, EMI, Universal and V2 Mobile Music Content During 3G Launch
ANDOVER, MA. (Zukerman Public Relations/ www.zukermanpr.com) - Groove Mobile, the leading mobile music provider, has announced the introduction of its most advanced mobile music application to date through its carrier partner Orange UK. The Symbian and Nokia certified application is preloaded on the ...
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MP3 and More (09/03/2005)
MAGIX Announces Ringtone Maker
MIAMI BEACH, FL. (Karen Thomas/ www.thomas-pr.com/ www.magix.net) - MAGIX, the worldwide leader in music and video editing software(1), announced today MAGIX Ringtone Maker, which lets consumers personalize their mobile phones by creating their own real music cellphone ringtones from music hits without ...
| Mp3 and More (08/03/2005)
Napster Offers Consumers Free Digital Music 'To Go'
LOS ANGELES (Napster/ www.napster.com ) - Napster, the biggest brand in digital music, announced details today of its upcoming Napster To Go Cafe tour to promote the consumer launch of the world's first portable subscription service. To symbolize the concept of To Go and underscore the value of portability, ...
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Mp3 and More (08/03/2005)
New CD and DVD Recording Software Available with Advanced Features and Intuitive Interface
PARIS, France (Droppix Communications/ www.droppix.com) - Droppix, the new gold standard in digital media technology, announced today the availability of its next-generation CD and DVD creation software, Droppix Recorder 1.2, with a revised architecture and many new features. Droppix Recorder is advanced, ...
| MP3 and More (23/02/2005)
Apple Unveils New iPod mini Starting at Just $199
CUPERTINO, CA. (Apple) - Apple today unveiled the second generation iPod mini lineup with a new 4GB model priced at just $199 and a new 6GB model with 50 percent more storage priced at $249. Both iPod mini models feature increased battery life of up to 18 hours, USB charging and an ultra-portable, lightweight ...
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MP3 and More (21/02/2005)
Over 10 Million Music Videos Downloaded On 3
LONDON,
UK (SONY BMG Music Entertainment UK) - 3, the UK's first and
largest video mobile network, today announced that more than 10 million
music videos have been watched by its customers on their mobiles since
the launch of its video jukebox service only 6 months ago.It is
also announced ...
| MP3 and More (21/02/2005)
The Music Industry is Evolving to Compete with Free Downloads and Piracy
NEW
YORK (www.dualdisc.com) With illegal downloading of music from the
Internet becoming more common, the music industry had to come out with
a way to combat it, but not in the way that you may think. There are
music labels that are filing lawsuits for illegal downloading of their
music but that ...
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MP3 and More (17/02/2005)
MGI And NetMusic Launch 'Listen, Click And Buy' Online Radio Platform
NEW
YORK (NetMusic Entertainment) - NetMusic Entertainment Corporation,
which controls the largest catalogue of independent music on the
Internet, launches the "Listen, Click and Buy" platform in partnership
with MGI, a lead provider of digital content over electronic networks.The
music industry ...
| MP3 and More (17/02/2005)
Macrovision Introduces RipGuard DVD To Dramatically Reduce Digital DVD Piracy
NEW
YORK (Macrovision Co) - Macrovision Corporation, the world's leading
supplier of content and software value management solutions, announced
the worldwide availability of RipGuard DVD a digital rip-control
solution for DVD Video. RipGuard DVD plugs the "digital hole" created
by PC-based DeCSS ...
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MP3 and More (16/02/2005)
From MP3 To The Contract With The Music Industry!
NEW YORK (http://webplaza.pt.lu/merlo/) - The new CD by Vittorio Merlo "Ho sognato Bruno Vespa" is on line. It
has been recorded in Italy with professional musicians and with the
production of Maestro Vince Tempera (producer and arranger of Zucchero,
Angelo Branduardi, and many others). Vittorio ...
| Mp3 and More (14/02/2005)
Apple Honors Grammy Award Winning Artists
CUPERTINO, CA. (Apple/ www.apple.com) - In recognition of the tremendous achievements of this year's GRAMMY award winning artists, Apple is offering special pricing on all albums that include a GRAMMY award winning track on the iTunes Music Store in the US. The iTunes Music Store has been an integral ...
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