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Singer hits big time online; Liquid Audio moves offline

The Net creates exposure--and produces a record contract--for one aspiring artist, while software companies and major labels explore alternative avenues of digital distribution.

 

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The Net creates exposure--and produces a record contract--for one aspiring artist, while software companies and major labels explore alternative avenues of digital distribution.

"We have a major record deal--the contract we signed was on Universal Music stationery."

- Kathy Fisher, pop singer

 
Band lands record contract through the Net
Pop singer Kathy Fisher didn't win a Grammy last week, but after promoting her music on the Net for less than a year she does have reason to celebrate: She just signed a major record deal. Net music waits for its cue (year in review)

Liquid Audio eyes in-store digital music market
The company announces a new marketing effort for its Liquid Kiosk Network, software that allows customers to preview and purchase music as digital singles and create custom CDs.

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EMI heads toward full digital distribution
The company will announce that it has teamed with Supertracks to create a system to digitally distribute music--a major sign that the "Big Five" record labels are starting to get over their long-running love affair with CDs.

Some musicians say Web record label is old hat
With the launch of their new FarmClub.com record label, a couple of Universal Music Group heavyweights aim to build a converged TV-Net soundstage that cultivates artists for major-league careers.

Some MP3 artists scraping by without labels
The Net may not bring fame and fortune to all aspiring musicians, but it could create a middle class of artists who make a modest living and attract smaller, but loyal, fan bases.