Facebook too bans Project Playlist on their network
MySpace recently started disabling Project Playlist widgets on their network pages.
Now, Facebook is doing the same as they too are facing pressure from the media giants.
Facebook stated about this new development:
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) initially contacted Facebook last summer requesting the removal [...]
Microsoft Zune: 10 free songs per month on subscription service!
Microsoft has announced a new scheme for users on their Zune digital media store.
Users are being offered 10 free songs every month if they subscribe to the monthly service worth USD 14.99.
This new offer is aimed at users who do not like going for [...]
Sony launches PlayNow Plus music service for mobile users
Within weeks of Nokia’s launch of their Comes with Music service, Sony has now launched their own PlayNow Plus music service.
Sony PlayNow Plus is currently available only in Sweden.
Sony Ericsson said that they would make it available in other markets by next year.
The music service provides [...]
SanDisk launches new media format named slotMusic
SanDisk has announced the launch of their new music format called “slotMusic”.
It is basically a memory card (microSD) which is smaller than a postage stamp and comes loaded with music files in MP3 format.
The company said that this format has been adopted by four major music companies – [...]
MySpace said to be closing in on a deal with EMI
EMI is the only music company yet to sign a deal with MySpace for their upcoming service MySpace Music.
Market sources are saying that the two companies are very close to signing a deal which would allow MySpace to offer EMI music on their network.
Experts believe [...]
Sony gets permission to acquire stake in Sony BMG
EU regulators have now given their approval to Sony to acquire the stake owned by Bertelsmann in Sony BMG.
European Commission said in a statement that they do not believe that the deal would affect the market much.
The deal would make Sony the complete owner of the current [...]
SpiralFrog to offer downloads from EMI
SpiralFrog has announced that they are soon going to offer content from EMI Music.
This would give them access to popular musicians including Coldplay, Keith Urban and others.
They already have a similar deal with Universal Music Group.
Joe Mohen, SpiralFrog’s chairman and founder spoke about these new developments: “You’re going to see [...]
Sony BMG joins Nokia Comes With Music service
Sony BMG has announced that they are now joining the Nokia Comes With Music program.
With this, they would be able to provide their digital media content to owners of Nokia mobile devices.
The service allows owners of Nokia phones to download unlimited music from various artists on their mobile [...]
PluggedIn offering free high definition videos
Santa Monica-based PluggedIn is a new web service which is backed by high profile names such as Will Smith and music labels including Universal Music Group, EMI and Sony BMG.
They are now offering free high-definition music videos from major artists including Gwen Stefani, Green Day, Coldplay and Norah Jones.
The service [...]
TommyTV launched by Tommy Hilfiger and Sony BMG
Tommy Hilfiger has joined hands with music group Sony BMG to launch an online destination named TommyTV.
This online media website would show live performance by established and new artists sponsored by Tommy Hilfiger.
Tommy Hilfiger spoke about this new project: “These musicians otherwise would not have that opportunity in [...]
