Amazon has launched AutoRip, a service that automatically provides MP3 versions of purchased CDs, including retroactive uploads dating back to 1998. The service applies to AutoRip-eligible CDs and stores files in Amazon Cloud.

San Francisco's Music Hack Day is scheduled for February 16-17, with innovative projects to be showcased at SF MusicTech Summit. Developers will create new music technology solutions during this collaborative event.

Def Leppard is currently battling Universal Music Group over digital rights to their master recordings. The band has begun re-recording their classics to regain control, with frontman Joe Elliott stating they'll continue this strategy until reaching an agreement with Universal.

SXSW Music Festival has announced its third round of artists, bringing the total lineup to over 1,300 performers. The event runs March 12-17 in Austin, Texas.

ASCAP introduces automated licensing for websites and mobile apps at $240 annually, streamlining the process for digital performance rights.

The Association of Performing Arts Presenters' APAP|NYC 2013 event is underway January 11-15, featuring 3,500 attendees and 350 exhibitors.

The Skate and Surf Festival returns after eight years, scheduled for May 18-19 at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ.

Industry veteran Claude Nobs, founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival, has passed away at 76 following complications from a cross-country skiing accident.

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