Pandora’s Biggest Investor Is Very Concerned About Its Future

Last month when founder Tim Westergren was named CEO of Pandora, many in the music, tech and investment communities expressed approval. Well, Tim, the honeymoon is already over.

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Steve Miller: Anatomy Of Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame Rant

Recent Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller had some choice words to say about the Hall of Fame's treatment and selection process, not all of it glowing.. Continue reading

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Eagles Of Death Metal Dropped By Two French Festivals After Controversial Magazine Interview

Indie rockers The Eagles Of Death Metal were hailed as heroes and a symbol of resistance following  concerts both during and after the terrorist attack at Le Bataclan in Paris just 6. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEFING: Inside New Spotify Financials • Adele’s $130M Contract • Streaming Milestones • Pirate Bay Down • More

Tuesday 5.24.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web  Spotify's newly released financials show impressive growth while confirming serious concerns for its current business model. Updated continuously under our More News tab.

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Go-Go’s Spotify Streams Jump 300% After Billboard Music Awards Performance + Full List Of 2016 Winners

The Weeknd was the big winner at last night’s Billboard Music Awards, but a reunited Go-Go’s got the biggest bump from the televised ceremony. Following their performance of ‘We Got the. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Glenn Peoples Exits Billboard Magazine For Pandora

UPDATED: One of Billboard's most insightful voices, long time contributor and Senior Editorial Analyst Glenn Peoples, has exited the trade magazine for Pandora.  

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Flying Vinyl: A Vinyl Subscription Series With Global Aspirations

In an effort to combat the devaluation of music in culture, Flying Vinyl offers the best new alternative music, printed on gorgeous vinyl, as part of a monthly subscription series. Here. Continue reading

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Iggy Pop Blasts Music Industry, EDM: “Why don’t I just die now.”

At  a press conference in Cannes to promote Jim Jarmusch's new Stooges documentary "Gimme Danger," Iggy Pop let lose on modern music and the music industry that supports it.

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Adele Signs $130 Million Sony Deal

$130 million dollars. That's the total of the record deal that Sony has reportedly signed with Adele. You can't blame her for taking the cash, but is it a smart. Continue reading

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Chance The Rapper’s “Coloring Book” Debuts #8 With No Label And Streaming Only On Apple Music

Do artists need labels anymore?  Are exclusives a good thing? Those questions and more are being asked by artists and managers this week after Chance The Rapper became the first. Continue reading

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