Vinyl Pressing Of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” Gives Canadian Punk Band Zex An Unexpected Boost

After waiting months for the vinyl release of Beyoncé's "Lemonade," fans got quite a surprise. "Uphill Battle", an album by Canadian punk band Zex was pressed on to the lemon-yellow. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Taylor Swift Rules • Merlin Passes $1B To Indies • Apple Sets Sept 12th Announcement • Streaming Challenges • More

MONDAY 8.28.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Taylor Swift is #1 everywhere. I mean, everywhere. That's really all you need to know.   Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Pandora Top Spins Cardi B Shakes Largely Male Top 10 With ‘Bodak Yellow’

Pandora is seeing plenty of shakes up these days, with a new rapper from Atlanta making a splashy debut, two fresh faces hitting the country scene, and female rapper Cardi. Continue reading

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SXSW To Change Contract After 50+ “Outraged” Artists Send Open Letter Of Protest

Amid growing protest to change its official contract, which threatens to notify immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial showcases without proper visas or otherwise break festival rules,. Continue reading

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Spotify Launches #SXSW Fan Hub, Curated Playlists

Spotify has teamed with SXSW to share the festival's music experience with those unable to travel to Austin. Users can access Spotify SXSW genre-specific curated playlists on the SXSW 2017. Continue reading

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The Grammys Boost: Who Saw The Biggest Uptick On Pandora?

Regardless of who went home with an award on the night of the 2017 Grammys (Adele) it's important to consider for whom it had the best effect streaming-wise. Here we. Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Made $0.00 For Playing Superbowl, But Rewards Are Enormous [Watch Full Performance]

[UPDATED] When Lady Gaga took the stage for Sunday's Superbowl Halftime, she'll did it for free.  That's right, her paycheck for the day is $0.00. In fact, several years ago. Continue reading

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Data: Could It Have Saved Beyoncé From Her Recent CMA Flop?

Beyoncé's recent performance at the Country Music Awards alongside the Dixie Chicks was received with a less than warm response. While the flop is unlikely to be problematic long-term, some. Continue reading

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4 Giveaways You’re A Music Industry Newb

Music industry rookies are dead easy for those more acclimated to the industry to spot, and while coming off as a newb is understandable and forgivable, it's hardly a characteristic. Continue reading

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Blues Foundation Names 2016 Blues Music Award Nominees

The Blues Foundation has announced the nominees for its annual Blues Music Awards, which the organization will present at the Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday, May. Continue reading

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