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If you've been waiting with bated breath for Google to launch their iTunes competitor, take a breath. No, it's not happening, we just don't want you to pass out during the wait. A report from All Things D indicates that Google's talks with the recording industry have broken down. The situation is so bad apparently, that Google is reconsidering their entire approach to Google Music.
All the indications leading up to this were positive, with sources indicating their confidence in a deal being reached. It is possible that talks have been complicated by the launch of Amazon's Cloud Player. Google may have realized they needed different arrangements, but the labels put their collective foot down.
Google may still be able to forge ahead without label support in a more limited fashion. The search giant would not be able to sell music, but could still operate a digital locker service. How do you think this is going to pan out?
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benjerome
April 16, 2011 at 5:44am
What would be nice if they offerd a bigger selection of music to chose from
then what they have now on youtube
warptek2010
April 16, 2011 at 12:14am
I think Google has the capital to start it's own label and publishing as well as buy out some top tier struggling labels, not to mention sign up first and second tier talent and give the recording industry and the RIAA the big finger in the process. If they ever did something like that I would hope they help bring back creativity and inventiveness in music by signing up only the cream of the musical crop... you know like they used to do in the 70's and 80's?
orca11
April 18, 2011 at 1:48pm
lol
Video killed the radio star. Now we get studio acts and dance routines. Try digging for some of the indie stuff... it's hit or miss, but there are some good ones out there.
