Tag Archives: music
Russia’s Facebook is ‘holding back’ digital music
The music industry is battling to stop piracy through Russia’s largest social network so that it can turn the country from a digital backwater in to a top music market. vKontakte,… Read more
65% of Internet Users Paid for Digital Content
Approximately two-thirds of Internet users — 65% — have paid to access or download digital content, according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project…. Read more
Shazam Helps 100 Million Users Identify Tunes
Just six months after identifying its one billionth song, mobile music discovery service Shazam has reached another milestone: It now has 100 million users. Shazam’s () user base has grown… Read more
Michael Jackson’s Posthumous Album Leaks Online
Another high-profile leak has hit the web — Michael Jackson’s posthumous album, Michael, which is due out next week. According to TMZ, all 10 of the disc’s tracks have made… Read more
Last.fm Reports Loss, But Edges Closer to Profitability
Music recommendation service Last.fm just published its financial report for 2009, reporting a loss of £2.84 million (equivalent of $4.46 million USD). While still operating at a loss, these results… Read more
Winamp Wants To Be The iTunes Of Android; Now Out Of Beta With Wireless Sync
Today Winamp for Android is coming out of beta, a month after its initial launch and more than 500,000 downloads later. The public Android release lets you manage your music… Read more
7 Essential Podcasts You Should Add to Your Playlist
The Digital Entertainment Series is supported by the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10, the seriously entertaining smartphone that knows how to have fun. Check it out here. There are more podcasts… Read more
