Jeremih who had an incredible year with his breakout hit “Birthday Sex” has signed to Universal Music Publishing.  Birthday Sex has  sold over a million singles, over a million ringtones and over 150,000 debut albums. Currently in discussion with merch company. Contact: Dan Friedman

iTunes has announced a new initiative titled “Cocktail” that aims to add value to digital albums sold on the  iTunes Store. In hopes to get consumers to spend more, iTunes will offer a package that includes liner notes, artwork, ringtones, and music videos. Apple will be collaborating with EMI, Sony Music, Warner, and Universal, hoping […]

New York Times says Digital Sales Surpass CDs at Atlantic Atlantic Records says digital sales have finally surpassed CD sales. Most of their musics sales in the US are now from digital products – ala digital music downloads and ringtones. “We’re like a college basketball team on an 18-2 run,” said Craig Kallman, Atlantic’s chairman […]

Myspace Music Shuns Indie Labels: Although Myspace Music has yet to launch, the indie labels are starting to cry. Myspace Music which is backed by the three biggest major music labels will offer downloads, ringtones, and concert tickets. Some say it will be the MTV of the internet. Indie labels are claiming that they are […]

Sirius and XM: The FCC have reached a tentative deal to approve the merger of Sirius Satellite Radio and XM. The companies are valued at $7.5 billion combined. Myspace Finding New Ways to Make Money: Myspace will be launching a new music service that allows myspace members to listen to free streaming music as well […]