Next Big Sound (a/o May 16th):
Why Is the Latest Vampire Weekend Album on iTunes, But Not Spotify?
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So let's review: Spotify says there's absolutely no evidence that streaming replaces download sales. Yet two of the biggest artists on the planet — Daft Punk and now Vampire Weekend — are both withholding their latest releases from Spotify. And, both are getting marquee, exclusive placement from iTunes, right now.
How to De-Risk Your Tour and Lower the Threat of Scalping...
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Do you have a wish list of artists you'd like to see playing your town?
Why Is Daft Punk Streaming on iTunes, But Not Spotify?
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Spotify says there's absolutely no evidence that streaming lowers download sales.
Ticketmaster Fined $23 Million for Creating a Bogus 'Rewards Program...'
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Ticketmaster is one of the most hated brands in the America, and frankly, they don't give a f*&k.
Justin Bieber Tells Booing Crowd: "I'm an Artist, And I Should be Taken Seriously..."
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That was Justin Bieber's message to a booing crowd at the Billboard Music Awards last night.
Pandora Wants You, the Working Musician, to Sign This Letter to Congress...
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This is part of a broader attempt by Pandora to win the hearts-and-minds of working musicians, and bolster support in Congress.
Why Google Has Already Lost Against Spotify...
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Google just launched its subscription-based music service, Google Play Music All Access.
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Pray tell: where do indies really stand on streaming services?
If Only People Cared About 'Comprehensive Catalogs' and Millions of Songs...
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This industry has been obsessed with signing every catalog, winning every artist, and amassing millions of songs for the perfectly complete service.
Introducing the 'Image Right,' an IP Protection That Lasts Forever...
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While tech lobbyists are working hard to reduce the scope of copyright, Channel Island Guernsey has just introduced a new intellectual property right – the Image Right (IR) – and anyone in the world can register this right via the island.
We're the Meatmen. And We Promise Not to Pocket Your Kickstarter Donations...
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Amanda Palmer used $250,000 of her $1.2 million Kickstarter purse to pay down debt; she
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Here's a vote for music industry collegiate education: Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre have now pledged $70 million to propel a four-year, arts and music industry program at USC.
Three-Strikes Is Largely Ineffective and 'Very Questionable,' French Report Finds...
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This is one of the strongest votes yet against three-strikes disconnections in France, despite earlier evidence that piracy is being curtailed.
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Every Time Netflix Enters a New Market, BitTorrent Traffic Goes Down...
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Which also means, every time someone like Spotify enters a new market, BitTorrent traffic also declines.
Happy F%*@ing Birthday, iTunes...
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Maybe we just need to have heroes; things to worship without the complicated realities attached.
Dear Congress: Please Consider These Points for Your Massive Copyright Overhaul...
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...from the desk of Paul Resnikoff, publisher, Digital Music News.
If Only People Cared About 'Comprehensive Catalogs' and Millions of Songs...
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This industry has been obsessed with signing every catalog, winning every artist, and amassing millions of songs for the perfectly complete service.
Spotify Says They're Gonna Be So Big, Artists Won't Even Have to Worry About Rent...
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That's according to the bigger-than-life vision of Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, who deftly parlayed questions about measley artist compensation into much larger possibilities during a recent SXSW chit-chat.
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