Gracenote to Power Next-Generation Music Handsets for LG Electronics

Gracenote, a global leader in embedded technology, enriched content, and data services for digital entertainment solutions, announced it will provide its music services embedded into handsets of LG Electronics. The services include its popular Mobile MusicID® and two other services embedded in handsets for the first time, File ID and Playlist. Together, these services will bring music identification, discovery and navigation to the mobile phone like never before. (PR)

MusicIP Gets Wordy, Brokers LyricFind Partnership

Lyrics have always been integral to the music listening experience, yet homegrown sites have dominated the landscape since the 90s. Now, bigger players are getting into the game, including Gracenote, Yahoo, and RealNetworks. The latest deal involves music intelligence and discovery provider MusicIP, which has now brokered a partnership with LyricFind. (Digital Music News)