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Posted October 17, 2007 — in Music News
Apple is taking no chances: Apple is reducing the price of all songs on its iTunes Store without anti-copying software. Although iTunes is by far the largest digital retailer, this price reduction follows the recent entry of Amazon into the digital music market with DRM-free tracks from a broader array of recording companies, some of them for as low as 89 cents a song.
Warner Music Group Downplays Madonna’s Exit: “We remain committed to maintaining financial discipline. We simply will not enter into agreements with artists that fail this test—whether or not the artists are well-known, and regardless of media reaction.” —Edgar Bronfman told employees in an memo obtained by The Post.
This Week Sales…
Kid Rock ‘Rock n Roll Jesus’ (172k)
Matchbox Twenty (74k)
Jennifer Lopez ‘Brave’ (52k)
Alter Bridge ‘Black Bird’ (46k)
Colbie Caillat ‘Coco’ (41k)
Casting Crowns ‘Altar & the Door (21k)
Daughtry (19k)
James Blunt ‘All the Lost Souls’ (19k)
I had no idea Alter Bridge was still a band.
Comment by Tim Towner — October 17, 2007 @ 9:28 am
Even kid rock can’t save the music industry
WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO???!?
Comment by Daniel — October 17, 2007 @ 11:11 am
An artist cannot save anyone. The music biz is recontructing itself like many other businesses - which could take a couple of years.
America is a capitalistic nation. In time, people will find away to make money.
Comment by tina — October 17, 2007 @ 11:15 am
I think Warner made a good decision when it comes to Madonna… I don’t care who the artist is - trying to outbid a $120 million dollar deal would have been ridiculous. No one is selling enough these days to make that up.
Comment by Anonymous — October 17, 2007 @ 1:10 pm
Jennifer lopez career is over, at least her name in the public spotlight is. Her record didn’t even crack the top 10
I remember her tour rider was red skittles, a vase of roses, and a strawberry smoothie.
The diva days are long gone.
Comment by rich — October 17, 2007 @ 4:53 pm
I know friends who worked in the j lo camp. Her tour rider was outrageous as well as her demands.
Her diva attitude turned many away and had impact on her career. Her fans even thought she snubbed them. I believe the damage is irrepairable.
I wish we had superstars who were humble and respected the fans and people around them.
Comment by allen — October 17, 2007 @ 5:01 pm
I recently say j lo perform I believe on good morning america in times square.she looked tired and worn.
Comment by missy — October 17, 2007 @ 5:03 pm
Man, that’s crazy about her rider. I thought asking for a specific type of beer was being too picky! haha
Comment by Tim Towner — October 18, 2007 @ 6:51 am