ONLINE RESOURCES

The following online resources contain a host of information relating to the current and future digital music climate, just click on the title to view the resource. (Links will open in a new window.)

AIM
Lots of expert information is available on the AIM site including the “AIM Digital Advice Sheet”, “The Top 40 Digital FAQs” and information on contracts with digital retailers.

IFPI
An informative resource for reports and articles on the UK music industry, digital developments and the “Digital Music Report 2008”.

BPI
Music industry resource providing informative articles such as "Online Music & The UK Record Industry", "The record industry's survival in the digital age" and "Music business partnering with ISP's".

MUSIC TANK
From the University of Westminster’s music research and think tank. This site focuses on industry, innovation and change in the music industry. More content is available by subscription.

IODA
Features current “digital music headlines” and the great introductory guide to digital music, “An Independent’s Guide To Digital Music”.

BAD PRESS
Resource for topics and talks by Andrew Orlowski, covering a range of areas to do with the digital field including music copyright and his keynote speech from In The City.

FUTURE OF MUSIC COALITION
US based site looking at issues surrounding the future of music, has some relative articles relating to legislation and digital developments.

THE GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT RETAIL ASSOCIATION - EUROPE
Site of the trade association of entertainment retailers in Europe. Contains advice and press releases on commercial and legislative matters, particularly in relation to the changes and opportunities brought about by the advent of internet distribution.