Trump settles Electric Avenue lawsuit

Trump settles Electric Avenue lawsuit with Eddy Grant

The campaign for Donald Trump settles Electric Avenue lawsuit with Eddie Grant. But the case highlights ongoing challenges in using music during political campaigns.

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H.E.R., Becky G, Jennifer Lopez now co-chairs of When We All Vote

Jennifer Lopez, H.E.R., Becky G, Stephen Curry, and more join the voting rights advocacy organization: When We All Vote. from Celebrity Access. Recording artists H.E.R., Becky G, and Jennifer Lopez,. Continue reading

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‘Save Our Stages Extension Act’ support grows

The National Independent Venue Association has thrown it’s weight behind a bipartisan bill aimed at extending the ‘Save Our Stages’ program, in part due to the initial program’s stilted rollout.. Continue reading

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Why do companies continue to fold under copyright pressure, even if they shouldn’t?

In this piece, Katharine Trendacosta breaks down some of the systemic issues in the music industry which are causing companies to buckle under copyright pressure and pay out money they. Continue reading

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How the music industry failed to answer Marvin Gaye’s call: “What’s Going On”

In year full of anniversary’s Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 hit “What’s Going On” is turning 50. Here, Fred Jacobs explores the risks Gaye took in creating the song, and how. Continue reading

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Billie Eilish, John Legend, Common, The Chicks, More To Perform At Democratic Convention Starting Tonight

Billie Eilish, John Legend, The Chicks, Billy Porter, and Common are among the artists announced to appear at this week’s Democratic National Convention. Other artists to perform include Leon Bridges,. Continue reading

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How To Curate (In) The Culture Wars

Ed McKeon discusses the blurring of lines between politics and culture, and why the music industry is far from exempt from the important changes and upheavals currently taking places as. Continue reading

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Music’s Influence On Politics In 2020

In advance of the release of a Tribeca Film Festival documentary exploring how Jimmy Carter used music in his bid for the presidency, Jesse Kirshbaum looks at the role that. Continue reading

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46 Concerts In 46 Cities To Elect The 46th President

46 For 46 was created to use the power of music to unseat President Trump in the next election. Launched by former music manager Kyle Frenette, the campaign has already. Continue reading

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Is Music Capable Of Healing Our National Divisions?

As more artists enter the political fray, often hard-lining one side or the other, it's important to remember music's incredible ability to also bridge division and bring people and communities. Continue reading

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Bon Iver Manager Kyle Frenette Is Running For Congress

Veteran artist manager Kyle Frenette, who has spent most of his professional life guiding the careers of his clients such as Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver, is running for. Continue reading

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