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Frank Ocean’s Entire ‘Blonde’ Album Is Now Available on YouTube…

August 25, 2016

Apple Music's so-called 'exclusive' of Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' has been sitting on YouTube for days, with 100,000+ plays. But we didn't tell you that. After appearing in its entirely on Google Drive over the... Read More...

This Musician Makes $10,000 a Month Live Streaming From Home

Ari Herstand

August 25, 2016

A couple weeks ago I profiled Clare Means who more than doubled her income simply by live streaming her street performances on Periscope (by including PayPal.me and website links in her profile to accept ti... Read More...

Frank Ocean’s Entire ‘Blonde’ Album Is Now Streaming on Pandora

Daniel Adrian Sanchez

August 25, 2016

So much for timed exclusives... Frank Ocean’s much-hyped second album, which was supposed to be an Apple Music exclusive for at least two weeks, is now available to be streamed on Pandora, whether you’re a premium user or happen to have a free account. Soun... Read More...

Frank Ocean Faces Possible Lawsuit Over ‘Blonde’ Album Release

Paul Resnikoff

August 25, 2016

Cover of Frank Ocean's just-released Blonde (aka 'Blond') Frank Ocean may have breached his contract terms with Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music Group, according to new allegations. Frank Ocean may ... Read More...

Spotify Reaches 39 Million Paying Subscribers…

Paul Resnikoff

August 25, 2016

Spotify employees videoconferencing from Stockholm headquarters. Spotify's paid subscriber tally is rapidly approaching the 40 million mark, with an official figure of 39 million now shared with Digital Mu... Read More...

Ariana Grande facing lawsuit over Greggs song

Lawsuit Apocalypse: Ariana Grande, David Guetta Hit With Latest Songwriter Suit…

Daniel Adrian Sanchez

August 25, 2016

According to court documents obtained by Digital Music News, Alexander John Greggs, better known by his professional name Alex Greggs, has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court against Ariana Grande, David Guetta, Apple, Universal Music Group... Read More...

Got to Give It Up? No Way, According to New Appeal By Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke

Daniel Adrian Sanchez

August 25, 2016

Never one to give up without a fight, The Guardian is reporting that Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, and TI have launched an appeal against the Blurred Lines ruling. DMN readers will remember that a jud... Read More...

Why Songwriters Are Getting Left In the Cold by ASCAP and BMI…

Jody Dunitz

August 24, 2016

Streaming royalty rates are easily the biggest issue facing songwriters right now. So why aren't ASCAP, BMI, or the NMPA fighting the labels over this? The following guest post comes from Jody Dunitz, a for... Read More...

Airport Security: Coming to a Concert Near You!

Paul Resnikoff

August 24, 2016

'Airport Style Security': Long lines, heavy security, and severe restrictions on baggage at a Coldplay concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday night. Across the US, music venues are implementing airport style security in the hopes of preventing a s... Read More...

Vangelis Won’t be Composing the Blade Runner Sequel…

Daniel Adrian Sanchez

August 24, 2016

The decision not to include Vangelis was made 'a long time ago...' The much-expected follow-up sequel to Ridley Scott’s classic Blade Runner will feature an ensemble cast with Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, ... Read More...

A New Insurance Program Helps Artists Traumatized by Terror Attacks

Daniel Adrian Sanchez

August 24, 2016

Any show, any artist can be hit with a terror attack. Now, there's insurance to help with the difficult aftermath. Terrorism in this day and age is real. We have almost daily reminders of the horrors real p... Read More...

Spotify IPO ‘On Hold’ as Major Labels Refuse Long-Term Contracts

Paul Resnikoff

August 24, 2016

Spotify keeps waiting. And waiting. And waiting... Interminable negotiations with major recording labels are creating a disastrous waiting game for Spotify, one that could cause Wall Street to simply move on. According to multiple sources and reports, pl... Read More...

Frank Ocean’s Entire ‘Blonde’ Album Is Now Available on YouTube…

This Musician Makes $10,000 a Month Live Streaming From Home

Frank Ocean’s Entire ‘Blonde’ Album Is Now Streaming on Pandora

Frank Ocean Faces Possible Lawsuit Over ‘Blonde’ Album Release

Spotify Reaches 39 Million Paying Subscribers…

Lawsuit Apocalypse: Ariana Grande, David Guetta Hit With Latest Songwriter Suit…

Got to Give It Up? No Way, According to New Appeal By Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke

Vangelis Won’t be Composing the Blade Runner Sequel…

A New Insurance Program Helps Artists Traumatized by Terror Attacks

Spotify IPO ‘On Hold’ as Major Labels Refuse Long-Term Contracts

Today’s Music Lawsuit: Demi Lovato Sued for Plagiarism by Sleigh Bells

MUSEXPO Europe Unveils Full Agenda of Industry Leaders; Event Returns to London

You’re Gonna Pay for All Those Overdoses, Live Nation…

Amazon Is Launching a $5 Music Streaming Service, But There’s a Catch…

Are Record Labels Still Relevant?

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Latest Posts

Frank Ocean’s Entire ‘Blonde’ Album Is Now Available on YouTube…

This Musician Makes $10,000 a Month Live Streaming From Home

Frank Ocean’s Entire ‘Blonde’ Album Is Now Streaming on Pandora

Frank Ocean Faces Possible Lawsuit Over ‘Blonde’ Album Release

Spotify Reaches 39 Million Paying Subscribers…

Lawsuit Apocalypse: Ariana Grande, David Guetta Hit With Latest Songwriter Suit…

Got to Give It Up? No Way, According to New Appeal By Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke

Why Songwriters Are Getting Left In the Cold by ASCAP and BMI…

Airport Security: Coming to a Concert Near You!

Vangelis Won’t be Composing the Blade Runner Sequel…

A New Insurance Program Helps Artists Traumatized by Terror Attacks

Spotify IPO ‘On Hold’ as Major Labels Refuse Long-Term Contracts

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