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Roadblocks en route to free, legal music

news analysis Some companies are trying to give away songs and make money through ads, but they're beset by their own mistakes and by record industry resistance.

January 9, 2008, 1:47 PM PST

Violinist offers recording for free online

Tasmin Little, inspired by Radiohead, will give her next recording away for free as a digital download.

January 8, 2008, 10:34 AM PST

XM settles patent lawsuit with Universal Music

Dispute centers on XM's portable "Inno" device, which can store and record music from satellite radio.

December 17, 2007, 8:35 PM PST

Reverberations in online music

roundup Internet users continue to be well attuned to digital songs, even with the occasional off-note.

December 13, 2007, 12:48 PM PST

When rockers cut ties from labels

High Impact Services like Musicane oversee digital sales, marketing, and other chores for bands that drop a record label. But do they make sense for everyone?

November 2, 2007, 12:32 PM PDT

For RIAA, a black eye comes with the job

news analysis Despite negative public image, record industry group has little choice but to continue lawsuits, insiders say.

October 9, 2007, 4:00 AM PDT

RIAA verdict playback

roundup A Thursday verdict requiring a Minnesota woman to pay $220,000 to the RIAA gets mixed reactions from public and politicos.

October 8, 2007, 10:22 AM PDT

Leaked e-mails reveal MediaDefender's antipiracy woes

news analysis Messages portray a company overwhelmed by file-swapping community and skepticism from entertainment executives.
MediaDefender is wake-up call for entertainment sector

September 20, 2007, 4:00 AM PDT

YouTube conundrum for vintage acts

news analysis The video site is proving a thorn in the side of older, well-known musical artists, from Prince to the Village People.

September 14, 2007, 2:26 PM PDT