The Music Business

Download music illegally in the U.S. – get sued. Do it in France – Sarkozy bans your Internet use.

How much can a musician make on tour?

Have iPods replaced stereo systems? Perhaps. But, in the end, selection is not a decision of sound quality or taste, but lifestyle.

The Eagles receive criticism because their release hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Why? It was sold exclusively at Wal-Mart.

An online community allows users to share copyrighted content. There really are no strings attached.

But do it so much better.

Come in for a coffee. Leave with a download.

The concept of branding has hit the music industry rock hard.

The annual CMJ Music Marathon comes to Manhattan with an array of business opportunities for up-and-coming indie acts.

Live Nation announced plans to split from Ticketmaster. Does competition mean those outlandish ticket fees will shrink? Ha.

A woman is found guilty of copyright infringement despite little evidence for file sharing.

In an interview with the New York Times, the Microsoft CEO announced plans to revamp the digital download market. But where have we heard this story before?

A penny for your thoughts? Try two for an album's worth.

The popularity of Internet radio has increased. And as always, there are copyright concerns.

Did I mention I'm rooting for the Webcasters?

While the Rock Stars of Hip-Hop Get Confrontational.