Ireland is now paying musicians a weekly salary

One of the biggest challenges musicians face is trying to solely live off of their music. For many artists in Ireland, that dream has become a reality. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading

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Spotify Names Sulinna Ong Head of Music UK and Ireland

Spotify has appointed Sulinna Ong to the newly-created role of Head of Music in the UK and Ireland. Ong initially joined Spotify in April as Head of Artist & Label. Continue reading

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Sirius XM Wins Flo & Eddie Pre-72 Royalties Case, musicFIRST Calls On Congress To Right The Wrong

UPDATE: The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Federal District Court ruling. Today's decision means that there are no performance fees due on sound recordings created prior. Continue reading

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U2 BE GONE! Apple Offers 1 Click Removal After Complaints Mount

The hipster uproar after Apple downloaded a free copy of U2's new album to all iTunes accounts, apparently reached Cupertino.  Or perhaps it made it to Ireland were Bono and. Continue reading

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Mercury Prize Announces 2014 Shortlist Filled With Newcomers & Surprises

The Mercury Prize, the annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland has announced its 2014 shortlist. Along with a few expected names, the. Continue reading

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