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Will Sony Open a Classical Download Store?

Recently, All Things Digital’s MediaMemo reported on some anonymous-insider murmurings (are there any other kind?) about Sony and other major labels prepping to launch a classical music-oriented digital store. (According to the rumors, jazz is a possibility as well.)

But why a genre-specific download store? Isn’t classical music available at other sites and services?

Break out of the Box at the Future of Music Policy Summit Breakout Sessions!

We?ve told you a bit about the amazing panels, special conversations and presentations at the 2009 Future of Music Policy Summit (Oct. 4-6, Georgetown University, Washington, DC), but we?re also excited about the wide range of breakout sessions, side meetings and workshops that take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6. From legendary producer Sandy Pearlman?s ?The Cloud vs. the Paradise of Infinite Storage? to "Tag: Metadata?s Growing Role in Artist Compensation" to ?The New Musicians? Toolbox,? we?ve got a plethora of amazing ways to get up-close-and personal on the issues. read more

Metadata and You

Today's entry was written by superstar FMC intern Dan Eno.

The word metadata may sound more Star Trek than rock star, but it is a critical issue for musicians trying to make a living via emerging digital revenue streams. But what is metadata? As important as it may be to ensuring proper paychecks, many musicians still do not know. read more

Will Sony Open a Classical Download Store?

Break out of the Box at the Future of Music Policy Summit Breakout Sessions!

Metadata and You

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