Radiohead Inks Download Deal With 7digital

Radiohead has inked a deal with 7digital to feature most of its catalog on the U.K. digital download service, who has been making news lately with exclusive content agreements. EMI, the band’s former label, reached an accord with 7digital for “OK Computer” and “The Bends” but only full album downloads will be offered, not individual tracks. The albums will be sold without Digital Rights Management (DRM)....

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Prince Initiates Lawsuits To “Reclaim His Art On The Internet”

Prince is suing YouTube and several other websites for breach of copyright over the unauthorized use of his music. Prince says he plans to sue as an individual artist, instead of using the RIAA, because he wants to “reclaim his art on the Internet.” “YouTube are clearly able [to] filter porn and pedophile material but appear to choose not to filter out the unauthorized music and film content that is core to their...

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