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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.43

         This Employment Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2003, (this
"Agreement"), is by and between Mike Dougherty (the "Executive") and Loudeye
Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Company" or "Loudeye").

                                   WITNESSETH:

         WHEREAS, the Company wishes to obtain the future services of the
Executive for the Company; and

         WHEREAS, the Executive is willing, upon the terms and conditions herein
set forth, to provide services hereunder; and

         WHEREAS, defined terms not defined herein shall have the respective
meanings set forth on Schedule 1 attached hereto;

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained here, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto
agree as follows:

         1. Nature of Employment

         The Company hereby employs Executive and Executive agrees to accept
such employment, as Vice President of Business Development of the Company.

         2. Extent of Employment

         The Executive shall perform his obligations hereunder faithfully and to
the best of his ability under the direction of the CEO of the Company. The
Executive shall devote all of his business time, energy and skill as may be
reasonably necessary for the performance of his duties, responsibilities and
obligations hereunder (except for vacation periods and reasonable periods of
illness or other incapacity), consistent with norms in similar positions.
Nothing contained herein shall require the Executive to follow any directive or
to perform any act which would violate any laws, ordinances, regulations or
rules of any governmental, regulatory or administrative body, agent or
authority, any court or judicial authority, or any public, private or industry
regulatory authority (collectively, the "Regulations").

         3. Compensation During the Term of Employment, the Company shall pay
compensation to the Executive as follows:

         (a)      Base Salary As base compensation for his services hereunder,
consistent with the Company's regular payroll practices, an annual base salary
of $150,000 (the "Base Salary"). The Board of Directors of the Company (the
"Board of Directors") shall annually, and in its sole discretion, determine
whether the Base Salary should be increased and, if so, the amount of such
increase. In no event shall Executive's then current Base Salary be decreased.

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         (b) Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive a
             bonus of up to a maximum of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the
             Executive's Base Salary (the "Target Bonus Amount"). The Target
             Bonus Amount shall be subdivided into four separate performance
             specific targeted bonus amounts which shall be awarded based upon
             four separate performance factors ("Performance Factors") as set
             forth on Schedule 3 hereto. With the Executive's consent, Schedule
             3 hereto may be amended or modified to reflect such other
             performance criteria as the Board of Directors may determine from
             time to time. The bonus will be deemed earned upon the first to
             occur of (i) the end of the applicable period, and (ii) the day
             immediately preceding the date of consummation of a Change of
             Control, pro rated for the quarter in which the Change of Control
             occurs. The amount of the earned Target Bonus Amount, if any, shall
             be determined by the Board of Directors based upon the Company's
             results for the applicable period. Payment of the bonus shall be
             made five (5) business days following the first to occur of (i) the
             date of filing of the Company's Form 10-Q or Form 10-K for the
             applicable period, or (ii) the last date, without any extensions,
             that the Company must file its Form 10-Q or Form 10-K for the
             applicable period without violating and SEC or NASDAQ rule or
             regulation, in each case relating to achievement of the Performance
             Factors. Payment of the bonus is conditioned upon the Executive
             being employed by the Company during the relevant performance
             period, with certain exceptions discussed in Schedule 2. In
             addition to the foregoing, Executive shall have the right to a
             One-Time Special Bonus as set forth below.

         (c) One Time Special Bonus. In addition to the foregoing, Executive
             shall be entitled to a bonus equal to thirty percent 20% of
             executive's total incentive compensation (a "One Time Special
             Bonus") upon the first to occur of: (a) the closing prices per
             share of Loudeye common stock as quoted on NASDAQ Small Cap
             multiplied by the total number of common shares outstanding equals
             a market capitalization equal to or greater than Twenty Million
             Dollars ($20,000,000) for any Thirty (30) consecutive trading day
             period, or (b) upon the consummation of a Change of Control,
             provided that the valuation of the total equity of the Company in
             connection with the Change of Control is to or greater than Twenty
             Million Dollars ($20,000,000); provided, however, that the One Time
             Special Bonus payable in connection with a Change of Control shall
             be paid in the same consideration as that consideration (including
             securities) paid to security holders of Loudeye in connection with
             the Change of Control. In the event that Executive is terminated
             without Cause or resigns with Good Reason within Six (6) months of
             a Change of Control, and Executive did not otherwise receive a One
             Time Special Bonus, Executive shall be entitled to the One Time
             Special Bonus.

         (d) Stock Option. During the employment period, the Executive shall
             participate in the Executive share option plan of Loudeye and shall
             have the opportunity to purchase shares in accordance with its
             rules at a level commensurate with Executive's position, all such
             grants being subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of
             Loudeye. Subject to approval, the Executive will receive an award
             effective on the date established by the Board of Directors, in
             accordance with the schedule set forth below, of options to
             purchase, to the extent available, incentive stock option (ISO)
             shares of Loudeye, and to the extent that ISO's are not available,
             non-qualified options with an exercise price based on the closing
             price for Loudeye shares on April 1, 2003.

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Date awarded                        Target Number of Stock Options Shares

April 1, 2003                       Options to purchase 250,000 shares

         (e) Vesting period. This grant shall have a ten year term and shall be
             exercisable at the rate of 1/12th per month in arrears. The
             exercise price per share of your Incentive Option Grant will be
             equal to the Company's closing common stock price on April 1, 2003.
             Vesting will accelerate upon the first to occur of (i) a Change of
             Control, or (ii) the adoption by the Board of Directors of the
             Company of a plan of liquidation or dissolution of Loudeye.

         (f) Compensation on sale of company or assets. Executive shall be
             entitled to a bonus or bonuses ("Sale Bonus") equal to one half
             percent (0.5%) of the total Incremental Value (as defined below)
             upon consummation of a Change of Control. "Incremental Value" for
             purposes hereof shall mean the difference between (x) the aggregate
             sum of cash, value or other consideration related to a transaction
             described in clause (i) of the definition of Change of Control or
             the aggregate consideration paid or payable by or for the benefit
             of Loudeye in connection with one or more transactions described in
             clause (ii) of the definition of Change of Control (each, a
             "Transaction"), and (y) the market value of Loudeye as of the close
             of business on April 1, 2003. The Sale Bonus shall be fully earned
             upon consummation of the Transaction that creates Incremental
             Value, and shall be paid in the same currency as the consideration
             (including securities) paid to Loudeye or the shareholders of
             Loudeye in connection with such Transaction. In the event that
             Executive is terminated without Cause or resigns with Good Reason
             within Six (6) months of a Transaction, and Executive did not
             otherwise receive a Sale Bonus, Executive shall be entitled to the
             Sale Bonus in amounts described above.

         4. Term of Employment

         The "Term of Employment" shall commence on the date hereof and shall
end on the date of termination as provided in Section 5.

         5. Termination

         (a)      Subject to the Company's obligations to make the payments
contemplated by Section 5(b)(i), the Term of Employment may be terminated at any
time:

                           i. upon the death of the Executive ("Death");

                          ii. in the event that because of physical or mental
                              disability the Executive is unable to perform, and
                              does not perform, as certified by a mutually
                              agreeable competent medical physician, his
                              material duties hereunder for 30 days in any
                              continuous 60 day period ("Disability");

                         iii. by the Company for Cause;

                          iv. by the Company for any reason and without Cause;

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                           v. by the Executive for Good Reason;

                          vi. by the Executive upon Change of Control. Upon
                              Change of Control, the Executive's severance,
                              earned and unpaid incentive compensation and
                              bonuses will be considered earned and is payable
                              in a lump sum, with payment to be made no later
                              than sixty (60) days from the effective date of
                              the Change of Control. The Executive will be
                              entitled to all rights under this Change of
                              Control provision in the event that the
                              Executive's employment is terminated without Cause
                              within six months prior to a Change of Control

Executive acknowledges that no representations or promises have been made in
connection with this Agreement or any other arrangement, plan or agreement
between the Executive and the Company concerning the grounds for termination or
the future operation of the Company's business, and that nothing contained
herein or otherwise stated by or on behalf of the Company modifies or amends the
right of the Company to terminate the Executive at any time, with or without
Cause.

         (b)      If the Executive's employment is terminated for any reason
whatsoever, then, subject to the execution by Executive of a release in form
reasonably satisfactory to the Company, which shall include without limitation a
waiver of all claims the Executive may have against Loudeye, and all of its
respective subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees,
shareholders and agents other than rights of indemnification and any rights to
accrued benefits under the employee benefit plans (including equity plans), the
Executive shall be entitled to (i) accrued and unpaid base salary, earned and
unpaid incentive compensation and benefits (including sick pay, vacation pay and
benefits under Section 7) with respect to the period prior to termination, (ii)
reimbursement for expenses under Section 6 with respect to such period, and
(iii) any other benefits (including COBRA) required by law to be provided after
termination of employment under the circumstances. Except as may otherwise be
expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed as requiring the Executive to be treated as employed by the
Company for purposes of any employee benefit plan following the date of the
termination of the Executive's Term of Employment. In the event the Executive's
employment is terminated pursuant to:

                  (i) Death, Disability, Good Reason, without Cause or Change of
         Control, the Company will also pay to Executive (or his estate or
         representative) the termination benefits in accordance with Schedule 2.
         Such payment shall be made over a period of two (2) months as
         determined by the Company, provided, however, that in the event of
         termination due to Change of Control, the payment shall be made in a
         lump sum at the time of the consummation of the transaction
         constituting a Change of Control; and

                  (ii) Cause or Resignation, there will be no additional amounts
         owing by the Company to the Executive under this Agreement from and
         after such termination.

         (c)      Termination of the Term of Employment will not terminate any
other provisions not associated specifically with the Term of Employment.

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         (d)      Upon termination of the Executive's employment, the Company
shall have no further obligations to the Executive under any option plan, share
subscription or similar plan or arrangement, except to the extent that the
documentation governing such plan or arrangement specifically requires the
Company to continue to incur such obligations.

         6.       Reimbursement of Expenses

         During the Term of Employment, the Company shall reimburse Executive
for reasonable documented travel, entertainment and other expenses reasonably
incurred by Executive in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder
and, in each case, in accordance with the rules, customs and usages promulgated
by the Company from time to time in effect.

         7.       Benefits

         The Executive shall be entitled to participate in and be covered by any
insurance plan (including, but not limited to, medical, dental, health,
accident, hospitalization and disability), vacation policy, 401(k) plan and
non-qualified pension plan of the Company, each as determined, from time to
time, by the Board of Directors. The Company shall have no obligation to
establish or maintain an particular plan or program. The Executive shall be
entitled to four (4) weeks paid vacation in each twelve month period, accruing
at the rate of 1.67 days per month, subject to the reasonable requirements of
the Company as to the timing of the taking of such vacation.

         8.       Confidential Information

         Executive acknowledges execution of that certain Proprietary
Information and Inventions Agreement dated ________ __, 200__ by Executive in
favor of the Company (the "Confidentiality Agreement). The terms of the
Confidentiality Agreement shall survive termination hereof.

         9.       Non-Competition

         The Executive acknowledges that services to be provided give him the
opportunity to have special knowledge of the Company and of its affiliates and
subsidiaries (the "Company Group") and their Confidential Information (as such
term is defined in the Confidentiality Agreement) and the capabilities of the
individuals employed by or affiliated with the Company and that interference in
these relationships would cause irreparable injury to the Company. In
consideration of this Agreement, the Executive covenants and agrees that for a
period of six (6) months from termination, the Executive will not, without the
express written approval of the Board of Directors directly or indirectly, in
one or a series of transactions, or enter into any agreement to, own, manage,
operate, control, invest or acquire an interest in, or otherwise engage or
participate in, whether as a proprietor, partner, stockholder, lender, director,
officer, employee, joint venturer, investor, lessor, agent, representative or
other participant, in any business which competes with the Company, provided,
however, that Executive may in one or a series of transactions, own, invest or
acquire an interest in up to five percent (5%) of the capital stock of another
corporation whose capital stock is traded publicly. The Executive acknowledges
that the terms of this Section 9 are reasonable and necessary for the protection
of the Company, and that the scope and term of this Section 9 would not preclude
Executive from earning a living with an entity that does not compete with the
Company.

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         10.      Non-Solicitation

         During the Term of Employment and for a period of six (6) months
thereafter, Executive will not and will not cause another business or commercial
enterprise to, without the express prior written approval of the Board of
Directors, in one or a series of transactions, recruit, solicit or otherwise
induce or influence any proprietor, partner, stockholder, lender, director,
officer, employee, sales agent, joint venturer, investor, lessor, customer,
consultant, agent, representative or any other person which has a business
relationship with any member of the Company Group or had a business relationship
with any member of the Company Group to discontinue, reduce or modify such
employment, agency or business relationship.

         11.      Non-Disparagement

         During and after the Term of Employment, Executive agrees that he shall
not make any false, defamatory or disparaging statements about the Company or
any member of the Company Group, or the officers or directors of the Company or
any member of the Company Group. During and after the Term of Employment, the
Company shall not make any false, defamatory or disparaging statements about the
Executive.

         12.      Defense of Claims

         The Executive agrees that from the date hereof, and continuing for a
reasonable period after termination of the Term of Employment, the Executive
will cooperate with the Company in defense of any claims that may be made
against the Company provided same does not interfere with the Executive's then
current employment. The Company agrees to reimburse the Executive for all of the
Executive's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with such cooperation,
including travel expenses and the fees and expenses of the Executive's legal
counsel.

         13.      Notice

         Any notice, request, demand or other communications required or
permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and if
delivered personally, sent be certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, sent by overnight courier or sent by facsimile transmission (with
confirmation and a copy sent by mail within one day) as follows (or to such
other addressee or address as shall be set forth in a notice given in the same
manner):

If to the Executive:
Mike Dougherty

         with a copy to:

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If to the Company:                          Loudeye Corp.
                                            1130 Ranier Ave. South
                                            Seattle, WA  98144
                                            Attention:  Jeff Cavins
                                            Facsimile No.: (206) 830-5351

         with a copy to:                    Eric J. DALE
                                            ROBINSON & COLE LLP
                                            Financial Centre
                                            695 East Main Street
                                            P.O. Box 10305
                                            Stamford, CT 06904-2305
                                            Facsimile No.: (203) 462-7599

Any such notices shall be deemed to be given on the date personally delivered or
sent by facsimile transmission or such return receipt is issued or the day after
if sent by overnight courier.

         14.      The Executive's Representations

         The Executive hereby warrants and represents to the Company that
Executive has carefully reviewed this Agreement and has consulted with such
advisors as Executive considers appropriate in connection with this Agreement,
and is not subject to any covenants, agreements or restrictions, including
without limitation any covenants, agreements or restrictions arising out of
Executive's prior employment which would be breached or violated by Executive's
execution of this Agreement or by Executive's performance of his duties
hereunder.

         15.      Company's Obligation: Taxes

         In connection with a Change of Control, Loudeye will cause to be
maintained for a period of not less than three years from the date of the
consummation of the transaction constituting a Change of Control directors' and
officers' insurance and indemnification policies (including employment practices
liability insurance) to the extent that they provide coverage for events
occurring prior to the effective date (the "Effective Date") of the Change of
Control (the "D&O Insurance") for Executive's service as an officer and director
of Loudeye prior to the Effective Date; provided, however, that Loudeye may, in
lieu of maintaining or causing to be maintained such D&O Insurance as provided
above, cause coverage to be provided under any policy maintained for the benefit
of Loudeye so long as the terms thereof are not less advantageous to Executive
than the existing D&O Insurance. The Executive agrees and acknowledges that the
obligations owed to Executive under this Agreement are solely the obligation of
the Company, and that none of the Company's members, stockholders, directors,
officers, or lenders will have any obligations or liabilities in respect of this
Agreement and the subject matter hereof. Any amounts payable to the Executive
pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to withholding and any other
applicable taxes.

         16.      Severability

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         Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted
in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any
provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in
any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision
or any other jurisdiction, but this Agreement will be reformed, construed and
enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable
provision had never been contained herein. If any court determines that any
provision of this Agreement is unenforceable and therefore acts to reduce the
scope or duration of such provision, the provision in its reduced form shall
then be enforceable.

         17.      Breach; Waiver of Breach: Specific Performance

         If either party breaches its obligations in connection with this
Agreement, the non-breaching party shall be entitled to pursue all remedies
available at law or in equity for such breach. The waiver by the Company or
Executive of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other party
shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other breach of such other
party. Each of the parties (and any third party beneficiaries) to this Agreement
will be entitled to enforce its rights under any provision of this Agreement and
to exercise all other rights existing in its favor. The parties hereto agree and
acknowledge that the Company would be irreparably injured by a violation of
Sections 8 through 11 of this Agreement, that the provisions of such sections
are reasonable and that the Company could not adequately be compensated in
monetary damages, in light of the sensitivity of the non-public information of
the Company to which the Executive will be exposed and that the Company may
apply to any court of law or equity of competent jurisdiction for specific
performance and/or injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders,
preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions in order to enforce or prevent
any violations of the provisions of such sections of this Agreement.

         18.      Assignment: Third Parties

         Neither the Executive nor the Company may assign, transfer, pledge,
hypothecate, encumber or otherwise dispose of this Agreement or any of his or
its respective rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written
consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may, in its
sole discretion and without the requirement of notice to or consent of
Executive, assign this Agreement in the event of the sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Company.

         19.      Amendment: Entire Agreement

         This Agreement may not be changed orally but only by an agreement in
writing agreed to by the parties hereto. This Agreement constitutes the entire
Agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and, except
as expressly set forth herein, supersedes all prior agreements, if any, between
the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. The enforceability of this
Agreement shall not cease or otherwise be adversely affected by the termination
of the Executive's employment with the Company. The Executive and the Company
agree that the language used in this Agreement is the language chosen by the
parties to express their mutual intent, and that no rule of strict construction
is to be applied against any party hereto.

         20.      Choice of Law; Litigation

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                  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, CONSTRUED, APPLIED AND
ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. THE
CHOICE OF FORUM SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 20 SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO PRECLUDE THE
ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT OF A WASHINGTON FEDERAL OR STATE COURT, OR THE
TAKING OF ANY ACTION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT TO ENFORCE SUCH A JUDGMENT, IN ANY
OTHER APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION. IN THE EVENT ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT
COMMENCES ANY LITIGATION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LEGAL ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH OR
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY RELATED AGREEMENT OR ANY MATTERS DESCRIBED OR
CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY (1) AGREE
UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES ABSOLUTELY AND IRREVOCABLY TO INSTITUTE ANY LITIGATION,
PROCEEDING OR OTHER LEGAL ACTION IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED
WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON; (2) AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH
LITIGATION, PROCEEDING OR ACTION, SUCH PARTIES WILL CONSENT AND SUBMIT TO THE
PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURT AND TO SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON THEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND STATUTES GOVERNING SERVICE OF PROCESS; (3) AGREE
TO WAIVE TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY OBJECTION THAT THEY MAY NOW OR
HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION, PROCEEDING OR ACTION IN ANY
SUCH COURT OR THAT ANY SUCH LITIGATION, PROCEEDING OR ACTION WAS BROUGHT IN ANY
INCONVENIENT FORUM; (4) AGREE, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL, TO WAIVE ANY
RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTES OR CLAIMS RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT; AND (5) AGREE THAT NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHTS OF ANY
PARTY TO EFFECT SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW.

         21.      Headings

         The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and
shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

         22.      Counterparts

         This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands as of the
day and year first written above.

EXECUTIVE:                                 LOUDEYE CORP.

__________________________________         By:__________________________________
Mike Dougherty
                                           Name:  Jeff Cavins
                                           Title: CEO

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                                   SCHEDULE 1

                               Certain Definitions

         "Cause" shall include but not be limited to termination based on any of
the following grounds: (i) fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement or acts of
similar dishonesty; (ii) conviction of a felony; (iii) illegal use of drugs or
excessive use of alcohol in the workplace; (iv) intentional and willful
misconduct that may subject the Company to criminal or civil liability; (v)
breach of the Executive's duty of loyalty, including the diversion or usurpation
of corporate opportunities properly belonging to the Company; (vi) willful
disregard of Company policies and; (vii) breach of any of the material terms of
this Agreement; and (viii) insubordination or the willful and continued failure
by the Executive to substantially perform Executive's duties with Loudeye (other
than any such failure resulting from Executive's incapacity due to physical or
mental illness) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered
to Executive by Loudeye, which specifically identifies the manner in which
Loudeye believes that the Executive has not substantially performed Executive's
duties, and Executive's failure within 30 days to cure such insubordination or
failure to perform.

         "Change of Control" means the occurrence of any of the following: (i)
the sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of
merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related or unrelated
transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of Loudeye and its
subsidiaries, or (ii) the consummation of any transaction (including, without
limitation, any merger or consolidation) the result of which Loudeye
shareholders prior to the transaction no longer represent as a group a majority
of the voting stock of Loudeye after the consummation of the transaction.

         "Confidential Information" means any confidential information
including, without limitation, any study, data, calculations, software storage
media or other compilation of information, patent, patent application,
copyright, "know-how", trade secrets, customer lists, details of client or
consultant contracts, pricing policies, operational methods, marketing plans or
strategies, product development techniques or plans, business acquisition plans
or any portion or phase of any scientific or technical information, ideas,
discoveries, designs, inventions, creative works, computer programs (including
source of object codes), processes, procedures, formulae, improvements or other
proprietary or intellectual property of the Company Group, whether or not in
written or tangible form, and whether or not registered, and including all
files, records, manuals, books, catalogues, memoranda, notes, summaries, plans,
reports, records, documents and other evidence thereof. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the term "Confidential Information" does not include, and there shall
be no obligation hereunder with respect to, information that is or becomes
generally available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the
Executive not permissible hereunder or that was in the possession of Executive
prior to the date of this Agreement.

         "Good Reason" shall mean: (i) any substantial material diminution of
the Executive's authority, duties or responsibilities (ii) the knowing and
willful failure of Loudeye to make any payments provided under Subsections 3(a)
or 3(b) in accordance with the terms of each of those subsections; or (iii) the
relocation without the Executive's consent of the Executive's principal work
location more than 50 miles from the former Loudeye work location where the
Executive was formally employed; provided, however, that the Executive shall not
be deemed to have resigned for Good Reason

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hereunder unless with respect to each of (i), (ii) and (iii) above, the
Executive shall have provided written notice to Loudeye within 60 calendar days
after the event that the Executive believes gives rise to the Executive's right
to terminate employment for Good Reason, describing in reasonable detail the
facts that provide the basis for such belief, and Loudeye shall have thirty (30)
days from the date of such notice to cure any such diminution, failure or
relocation.

         "Notice of Termination" Any termination of the Executive's employment
by Loudeye or by the Executive during the Term of Employment (other than
termination on account of the Executive's death) shall be communicated by
written "Notice of Termination" to the other party hereto in accordance with
Section 13.

         "Operational Breakeven" shall mean EBITDA or EBIT, as allocated
Paragraph 2 of Schedule 3.

         "Termination Date" shall mean: (i) if the Executive's employment is
terminated by Executive's death, the date of Executive's death; (ii) if the
Executive's employment is terminated on account of Disability, the date of the
Notice of Termination is transmitted to Executive once the conditions set forth
in Section 5(a)(ii) have been satisfied; (iii) if the Executive's employment is
terminated due to a Change of Control, the date of the consummation of the
transaction that constitutes a Change of Control; and (iv) if the Executive
employment is terminated for any other reason, the date on which a Notice of
Termination is transmitted (or any later date set forth in such Notice of
Termination) or the Executive's last day of active employment, whichever date is
later.

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                                   SCHEDULE 2

                              Termination Benefits

         a) Termination by Loudeye Without Cause. In the event Loudeye
            terminates Executive's employment hereunder without Cause, Loudeye
            shall provide the Executive with six (6) months' severance,
            inclusive of Executive's then current Base Salary, earned and unpaid
            incentive compensation, bonuses and benefits, to be paid within
            sixty (60) days from the date of termination and, as to any Bonus
            payment, on the date it would have been made had the Executive
            remained in active status (collectively, the "Severance Payments").
            Executive will cooperate, if requested by the Company, in the
            training and support Executive's replacement, if any. Failure of
            Executive to comply with this requirement may result in Termination
            for Cause.

         b) Termination by Loudeye For Cause. Loudeye may terminate Executive's
            employment immediately for "Cause", in which case Executive shall
            receive only Executive's Base Salary and normal benefits through the
            last day of Executive's active employment. For purposes of this
            Agreement, the term "Cause" shall be defined in Schedule 1.

         c) Termination By Executive Due to Voluntary Resignation. The Executive
            may terminate Executive's employment hereunder by voluntarily
            resigning Executive's employment and providing Loudeye with sixty
            (60) days prior notice of such resignation. In such event, Executive
            shall continue to receive Base Salary, earned incentive compensation
            and benefits during the period in which Executive remains in active
            employment or Loudeye may, in its sole discretion, terminate the
            employment at any time within such sixty (60) day period with no
            further obligation.

         d) Termination By Executive for Good Reason. The Executive shall have
            the right to resign for Good Reason and any such resignation shall
            be deemed a Termination by Loudeye without Cause under Section (a).

         e) Termination By Death or Disability. Executive's employment shall
            terminate if the Executive is unable to perform the duties of
            Executive's position due to death or disability. In such case, the
            Executive's heirs, beneficiaries, successors, or assigns shall not
            be entitled to any of the compensation or benefits to which
            Executive is entitled under this Agreement, except: (a) with respect
            to any Base Salary earned prior to the Executive's death or
            incapacity; (b) to the extent specifically provided in this
            Employment Agreement; (c) to the extent required by law; or (d) to
            the extent such benefit plans or policies under which Executive is
            covered provide a benefit to the Executive's heirs, beneficiaries,
            successors, or assigns. For purposes of this Agreement, the term
            "Disability" shall mean that, as a result of the Executive's
            incapacity due to physical or mental illness, the Executive shall
            have been unable to substantially perform Executive's duties
            hereunder for a period of 6 consecutive months or 180 days within
            any 270 day period.

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                                   SCHEDULE 3

                               Performance Factors

         1.       Reduction of Lease Liabilities: Twenty Five Percent (25%) of
                  the Target Bonus Amount shall be earned at such time as the
                  Company's (inclusive of its subsidiaries) total lease
                  obligation or monthly lease expense ("Real Estate Expense") is
                  reduced by not less than 70% compared with the Real Estate
                  Expense on February 28, 2003 or, if the Company determines not
                  to sell its Vidipax division pursuant to the plan approved by
                  the Board and to occupy the space located at 111 W. 19th
                  Street, not less than 60% compared with the Real Estate
                  Expense on February 28, 2003. This bonus will be paid in full
                  to Executive upon execution of definitive agreements.

         2.       Operational Breakeven: Eighteen and Three Quarters Percent
                  (18.75%) of the Target Bonus Amount shall be earned at such
                  time as the Company achieves EBITDA for the applicable
                  quarter, and Six and One Quarter (6.25%) of the Target Bonus
                  Amount shall be earned at such time as the Company achieves
                  EBIT for the applicable quarter.

         3.       Cash Usage Breakeven: Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the Target
                  Bonus Amount shall be earned upon the Company having
                  unrestricted cash and short-term investments at the end of a
                  quarter that are equal to or greater than unrestricted cash
                  and short-term investments of the prior quarter

         4.       Revenue: Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the Target Bonus Amount
                  shall be earned upon delivering results in which revenue
                  exceeds the Board of Directors' approved revenue plan,
                  (Schedule 4) by not less than Twenty Five Percent (25%) over
                  the immediately preceding quarter, with such revenue measured
                  on a pro forma basis with adjustments for any acquisitions or
                  divestitures. This shall be pro rated annually and paid on a
                  quarterly basis. By way of example only, if the Company's
                  revenue exceeds the Board of Directors' approved revenue plan
                  by not less than Twenty Five Percent (25%) over the
                  immediately preceding quarter in three of four quarters,
                  Executive would be entitled to a bonus of 18.75% of Base
                  Salary based upon this Performance Factor and would be paid
                  6.25% following each quarter in which the Performance Factor
                  is achieved.

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.45

June 16, 2003

Mr. Michael Harburg
18446 40th Place NE
Seattle, WA  98155

Dear Mike:

On behalf of Loudeye Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), I am pleased
to offer you the position of Chief Technology Officer. Speaking for myself, as
well as the other members of the Company's management team and board of
directors, we are very much looking forward to having you on the Loudeye team in
that capacity.

The terms of your new position with the Company are outlined below:

      1.    Position.

            a.    You will be the Chief Technology Officer, working out of the
                  Company's headquarters in Seattle, Washington. At present, you
                  will report to the CEO.

            b.    You agree to the best of your ability and experience that you
                  will at all times loyally and conscientiously perform all of
                  the duties and obligations required to the reasonable
                  satisfaction of the Company. During the term of your
                  employment, you further agree that you will devote all of your
                  business time and attention to the business of the Company,
                  and the Company will be entitled to all of the benefits and
                  profits arising from or incident to all such work services and
                  advice. You will not render commercial or professional
                  services of any nature to any person or organization, whether
                  or not for compensation, without the prior written consent of
                  the Company's Board of Directors, and you will not directly or
                  indirectly engage or participate in any business that is
                  competitive in any manner with the business of the Company.
                  Nothing in this letter is designed to prevent you from
                  accepting speaking or presentation engagements consistent with
                  Loudeye's business plan in exchange for honoraria or from
                  serving on boards of charitable organizations, or from owning
                  no more than one percent (1%) of the outstanding equity
                  securities of a corporation whose stock is listed on a
                  national stock exchange. Please seek my approval before
                  accepting a speaking or presentation engagement.
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Michael Harburg
July 31, 2003
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      2.    Start Date. Subject to fulfillment of any conditions imposed by the
            accompanying Employment Agreement, you will commence this new
            position with the Company on June 16, 2003.

      3.    Proof of Right to Work. For purposes of federal immigration law, you
            are required to provide to the Company documentary evidence of your
            identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

      4.    Compensation.

            a.    Base Salary. You will be paid a monthly salary of $14,583.33
                  which is equivalent to $175,000 on an annualized basis. Your
                  salary will be payable in two equal payments per month
                  pursuant to the Company's regular payroll policy (or in the
                  same manner as other employees of the Company).

            b.    Signing Bonus. We are pleased to offer you a signing bonus of
                  $37,000. This bonus will be paid to you in one installment
                  within your first month of employment. Please note that this
                  signing bonus will be considered taxable income and payroll
                  taxes will be withheld. In the unlikely event that you leave
                  the Company of your own volition within 12 months of your
                  start date, you will be responsible for reimbursement to the
                  Company of the entire signing bonus. You hereby authorize the
                  Company to withhold this amount from any monies owed to you
                  upon the severance of your employment.

            c.    Other Bonus. You will be eligible to receive a bonus of up to
                  a maximum of Thirty Percent (30%) of your base salary (the
                  "Target Bonus Amount"). The Target Bonus Amount shall be
                  subdivided into two separate performance specific targeting
                  bonus amounts which shall be awarded based upon the following:

                  (i)   Revenue: Fifteen Percent (15%) of the Target Bonus
                        Amount shall be earned upon the Company delivering
                        results in which revenue exceeds the Board of Directors'
                        approved revenue plan, by not less than Ten Percent
                        (10%) over the immediately preceding quarter. The
                        measurement of this shall commence in the first quarter
                        of 2003.

                  (ii)  Operational Breakeven: Fifteen Percent (15%)of the
                        Target Bonus Amount shall be earned at such time as the
                        Company achieves EBIT for the applicable quarter.
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Michael Harburg
July 31, 2003
Page 3 of 4

            d.    Annual Review. Your base salary will be reviewed annually as
                  part of the Company's normal salary review process.

            e.    Stock Options. You will be eligible to participate in any
                  stock option or other incentive programs available to officers
                  or employees of the Company. Your initial grant of 80,000
                  Incentive Stock Options was issued on May 9, 2003. You will be
                  eligible to receive an additional 60,000 Incentive Stock
                  Options once you have met defined and agreed upon individual
                  performance metrics. These performance objectives will be
                  determined by you and the CEO. You are also eligible to
                  receive an additional 30,000 Incentive Stock Options once the
                  Company achieves operational cash flow positive performance
                  for any quarter. And finally, you are eligible to receive an
                  additional 30,000 Incentive Stock Options upon the Company
                  delivering results in which revenue exceeds the Board of
                  Directors' approved revenue plan over two consecutive
                  quarters. The vesting of these options will accelerate in the
                  event of a change of control, to be defined by the board of
                  directors.

      5.    Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement. Your acceptance of
            this offer and commencement of employment with the Company is
            contingent upon the execution, and delivery to an officer of the
            Company, of the Company's Proprietary Information and Inventions
            Agreement, a copy of which is enclosed for your review and execution
            (the "Confidentiality Agreement"), prior to or on your Start Date.

      6.    Confidentiality of Terms. The Company maintains your personnel file,
            including information about your salary and benefits, in a private
            and confidential manner. Our policy to protect the privacy of such
            information is enhanced when you keep the information confidential.

      7.    At-Will Employment. Your employment with the Company will be on an
            "at will" basis, meaning that either you or the Company may
            terminate your employment at any time for any reason or no reason,
            without further obligation or liability.

This letter summarizes the general terms and conditions of your potential
employment with the Company and is provided as a courtesy. The accompanying
Employment Agreement and the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement
set forth the proposed contractual terms of your employment with the Company and
supersede any prior representations or agreements, whether written or oral. To
indicate your acceptance of the Company's offer, please sign and date the
accompanying Employment Agreement and return it to me, along with a signed and
dated copy of the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement, at your
earliest convenience.
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Michael Harburg
July 31, 2003
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Mike, I am delighted to be able to extend you this offer and we all look forward
to working with you in your new capacity.

Very truly yours,
LOUDEYE CORP.

Jeffrey Cavins
President and CEO

Enclosures: Employment Agreement
            Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement

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