RUMOR MILL
Wednesday, June 21, 2000
MP3.COM SURVIVES
"DARKEST HOUR"
After Settlements And Licensing Deals, Company Preps Alternative Music Subscription Services
"MP3.com is coming through its darkest hour," said the company's CEO and Chairman michael robertson',390,400);">michael robertson',390,400);">Michael Robertson, reacting to the recent settlement and on-demand streaming music licensing deals with BMG Entertainment and Warner Bros. Music.
Robertson said Tuesday his company now plans to launch two alternative music subscription services.
During his keynote address at the third annual MP3.com Summit, Robertson said his online service has inked a deal with the Beggar's Group, which includes indie labels 4AD and Beggar's Banquet, whose catalog includes The Cult and Bauhaus.
The Beggar's Group content will be used in two ways: as part of a "master" alternative music subscription service and as a stand-alone subscription service, Robertson said. Both are set to launch in July. A monthly price has not been set but is expected to be in line with the company's classical and children's channels, which are priced at $9.99 a month.
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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