Tag archive: Jesse McCartney

Disney music label Hollywood Records is looking to offset the industry-wide decline in traditional music CD sales by offering up a new CD format which packs discs with exclusive digital extras. Dubbed CDVU+ (CD View Plus), the discs will feature traditional music tracks, but replace the standard CD booklet and jewel case packaging with recyclable packaging on on-disc exclusive content, including images, song lyrics, video clips, and other… Read More

For years, the music industry has been adamant that they're only interested in selling digital music which can't be (easily) copied or shared amongst computer users. The argument goes that releasing copyable music would only cannibalize record sales as users opt for byte-perfect, pirated music rather than purchasing songs—or albums—for themselves. And that's why music from major labels is available for sale only… Read More

Disney has had some success with its digital music products aimed at kids, so now the company is setting its sights on digital video with the Mix Max, a new personal media player which supports digital music, video, and even full-length movies. “With the Disney Mix Stick, we proved that kids were ready for digital music,” said Chris Heatherly, Disney Consumer Products' VP of global electronics, in a statement. “The… Read More

Teaming up to offer the leading collection of digital music for kids, teens and families, Apple and Walt Disney Records today announced that the catalog of Walt Disney Records, including soundtracks from Disney's classic animated films and Disney/Pixar's computer-animated films, is now available exclusively on the iTunes Music Store through September 30th. A new "Disney" genre page within the iTunes Music Store will feature… Read More