Prince To Release New Song “Baltimore” Via Tidal, Teams With Live Nation For “Rally 4 Peace” Concert
There is a long and mixed history of musicians taking stands, writing songs and doing concerts to support causes. But it really is news when the usually reclusive and apolitical. Continue reading
THU. NEWS BRIEF: Sony Exits Soundcloud After Impasse • Spotify Accuses Apple • Pandora Beats ASCAP • More
Thursday 5.7.2015 We're experiencing issues adding full text to News Brief posts. Click the source logo in the lower left corner of each post to the full article. All other. Continue reading
Blank Media Levies And The Precedent Of “Who Pays?” Has Ramifications Way Beyond Music…
The idea of a blank media levy is not at all new. The debate has been around since cassette tapes enabled affordable, large-scale private copying. Today, it seems as if. Continue reading
Tim McGraw Draws Fire From Gun Rights Groups Over Sandy Hook Benefit Concert
My respect for musicians and other celebrities often rises and falls with how they use their fame and fortune. Do they push creative boundaries? Do they support worthy causes? Do. Continue reading
Grooveshark Faces $736 Million In Damages As Trial Resumes Today
The UMG vs. Grooveshark trial resumes in New York today. With the judge ruling last week that the company is liable for up to $736 million in damages, the jury is. Continue reading
Music Advertising Moves Outdoors In LA and NYC
Lately, we have been conversing a lot about online advertising and its ever changing digital trends, so today’s topic is on outdoor advertising – What works and what are the. Continue reading
Julia Wolfe Wins 2015 Pulitzer Prize For Music
Composer Julia Wolfe has won the Pulitzer Prize for music for her latest choral work, "Anthracite Fields." Described by the Pulitzer judges as a "powerful oratorio for chorus and sextet," the. Continue reading
