UMG-SONY "DUET" NOT IN TUNE
This is in large part because Sony's reticence about participating in the project has been the subject of rumors for months.
But it also owes to the lawsuit filed by publishers against UMG for allegedly including music it doesn't have the right to offer online in the beta version of the service (see story, 12/7), which was launched via farmclub.com on 10/23 (see our "user's report").
Webnoize also reports that OnAir Streaming Networks (formerly WWW.com), the company behind its streaming tech, is singing the dot-com downturn blues, heightening Sony's concerns.
Meanwhile, the digerati continue to snipe at the paltry remuneration being offered contractually to artists whose work is included in the service, with some claiming it's even lower than the fee paid for non-interactive services covered by compulsory licenses.
Despite these and other difficulties, reports Webnoize, UMG insists the service will be fully operative by March 31.
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
