Apple, record labels to face off over pricing
Should all songs cost 99 cents, or is it OK to charge more for the really good stuff? Steve Jobs, music execs are at odds.September 23, 2005, 4:59 AM PDT
Record labels tout program to disable swapping
Digital File Check program gives parents and employers a tool for removing file-sharing software from their computers.September 22, 2005, 10:50 AM PDT
Music sites caving to pressure from labels?
A week after the RIAA sent out "cease and desist" letters, WinMX.com ceases operating.September 22, 2005, 5:38 AM PDT
Jobs: Record labels 'getting greedy'
The music industry is considering higher prices for downloads, and that would be a big mistake, says Apple's chief.September 20, 2005, 8:43 AM PDT
Baidu ordered to ax music referral service
Beijing court orders Chinese search leader to stop directing people to peer-to-peer music swapping sites.September 20, 2005, 6:19 AM PDT
Mashboxx to scoop up Grokster?
"Legitimate" peer-to-peer service, founded by former Grokster president, is in talks with the company, the Journal reports.September 19, 2005, 2:26 PM PDT
Podcasts, Internet radio come to Sprint phones
Sprint handsets can double as music players under a new subscription service that RealNetworks and the mobile company plan to debut.September 18, 2005, 9:00 PM PDT
Clear Channel to debut new artist songs on Web
Radio conglomerate is set to launch a Net service offering nearly 100 emerging artists, along with unsigned acts every 90 days.September 13, 2005, 10:17 AM PDT
Napster president slams ring-tone rip-offs
"Some (mobile service) operators want to force consumers to buy all their content again," Brad Duea says.September 13, 2005, 7:38 AM PDT
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Podcast start-up creates music network
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Synthesizer pioneer Moog dies at 71
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Record label to sell phone service to music fans
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Tech hears the music
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Yahoo expands its music service
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EU moves to open up online music licensing
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Portal drops MP3 search over copyright fears
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Start-ups let fans sell music online
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Music industry seeks Hollywood's 'windows'
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Apple launches iTunes in Japan
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Wider loss for Napster, but firm beats estimates
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RealNetworks posts quarterly profit
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