Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin’s $31 million pay package has fueled the critics who claim that a merger between XM and Sirius benefiting consumers is a MYTH and that the merger will enrich management rather than listeners.

Reducing shelf space at Walmart continues to be a growing concern in the music industry. Read KOAR’s previous post on the loss of space at Walmart.

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EMI’s indie arm Caroline Distribution will be cutting its regional sales force.

Pop punk act Farewell who recently signed to Epitaph is looking for a booking agent. Email here for more information.

Kelly Clarkson is streaming new music at her myspace. The first single Never Again is a solid aggressive track.