Irving Azoff Calls Radio Industry A Cartel [Analysis]

The Irving Azoff-founded performing rights organization GRM recently sued the Radio Music Licensing Committee on the grounds of antitrust violations, indicative of a rising tide of songwriters and performers seeking. Continue reading

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Ghostship Fire: Mourn The Dead, Fight Like Hell For The Living

In this recent article, Marc Ribot explores how the tragedy at Oakland's GhostShip lofts is indicative of a broader issue concerning the marginalization of working artists.

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5 Life Lessons For The Unsigned Musician

Here a long-time struggling unsigned musician shares five lessons he has learned throughout the years regarding positive self-development, perseverance, and understanding the proper motivation for pursuing a career in an. Continue reading

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Sex + Music Stats: Marvin Gaye Still Rules Bedroom, Kanye and Bieber Fall Flaccid

Just in time for holiday debauchery, music streamer Deezer has teamed with sex expert Tracey Cox to dissect the coupling of music and sex in America. Their aptly titled "Aphro-Deezer-ac Report’. Continue reading

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Guns N’ Roses Sells 1 Million Tickets In 24 Hours

Live Nation has announced dates for the 2017 continuation of the successful 'Not In This Lifetime' tour by the reformed Guns N' Roses.  According to the promoter, tickets for the. Continue reading

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Kanye West Cancels Remainder Of Saint Pablo Tour

After melting down onstage this weekend, Kayne West has cancelled the remainder of of his Saint Pablo Tour, a move that some estimates say will cost the mercurial rapper $30. Continue reading

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Releasing A Slow Burn Album: Oh Wonder Tries A Different Approach

With many foretelling the death of the conventional album format, artists like Beyonce and Frank Ocean have been trying different stunts like dropping surprise visual albums, but by releasing one. Continue reading

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Free Resources For Drum Teachers

With just a little percussive talent, giving drum lessons can provide a great opportunity for earning a little extra cash on the side, with the added bonus of inspiring future. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this weeks flip back through music industry news and info from the past seven days, including ABBA's virtual reality reunion project, Twitter's misguided purchase of Vine, Kanye's fear inducing. Continue reading

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Kanye West Threatens To Boycott Grammys If Frank Ocean Isn’t Nominated [VIDEO]

Be careful, Kanye. The first rule of negotiations is to never make a threat that the other side was hoping would happen anyway. 

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WED. BRIEF: Apple’s Music Profits Up • Pandora Stumbles • MP3tunes Lawsuit Resurrected • More

WEDNESDAY 10.26.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Music was a bright spot for Apple even as Pandora users fell slightly.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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