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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cancels Its Live Induction Ceremony

July 8, 2020

Owing to health concerns stemming from the novel coronavirus, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has canceled its 2020 live induction ceremony and opted instead to release a special about this year’s nominees. R... Read More...

SiriusXM Is Buying Podcasting Platform Stitcher for $300MM – Report

Ashley King

July 7, 2020

SiriusXM is nearing a deal to buy podcasting company Stitcher in a deal rumored to be worth $300 million. The Wall Street Journal first broke the news, citing people who are familiar with the deal. SiriusXM is looking to expand its podcasting portfolio afte... Read More...

Second Stimulus Check Might Be Limited to Americans Making Under $40,000

Dylan Smith

July 7, 2020

Photo Credit: Alexander Mils Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently suggested that the rumored second stimulus check may be made available only to Americans earning less than $40,000 per year.... Read More...

Juice WRLD Estate Is Still Battling a Yellowcard Copyright Lawsuit

Dylan Smith

July 7, 2020

The estate of late rapper Juice WRLD is still battling a copyright-infringement lawsuit from Jacksonville, Florida-based punk-pop band Yellowcard. We first reported on the $15 million legal complaint in Octo... Read More...

Burning Man Refuses to Back Down Against the U.S. Government

Dylan Smith

July 7, 2020

Burning Man 2015's Temple of Promise. Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management Nevada In the wake of Burning Man 2020’s cancellation, the U.S. government moved to dismiss the lawsuit (centering on allegedly unfair permit and land-use fees) levied against it b... Read More...

What Could the Vienna Court Ruling Mean for YouTube and Facebook?

YouTube Expands Music Video Analytics for Artists — ‘This Is a Mic Drop Product’

Dylan Smith

July 7, 2020

YouTube has dramatically expanded its Analytics for Artists tools, starting with mobile support and enhanced audience-interaction statistics. YouTube unveiled the upgraded Analytics for Artists program today... Read More...

Apple Music Expands Its Real-Time Lyrics Into Samsung Smart TVs

Ashley King

July 7, 2020

Photo Credit: Samsung Apple Music on Samsung Smart TVs is now wired with the new real-time lyrics feature. Apple Music lyrics rolled out to Mac users in February. Soon after, Apple announced it would bring i... Read More...

What Are the Best Free Podcast Apps of 2020?

Ashley King

July 7, 2020

Photo Credit: PocketCasts Podcasting is quickly becoming a replacement for radio in many American households. Spotify sits at the forefront of that growth, but it's far from one of the best podcast apps on iPhone or Android. Take a look at these recommenda... Read More...

Spotify Downgraded by Bernstein: ‘It’s Unlikely Spotify Will Generate Much Earnings From Podcasts’

Dylan Smith

July 7, 2020

Since unveiling a multiyear deal to become the exclusive home of The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) in May, Spotify has experienced exponential stock market growth, including several all-time-high prices and a va... Read More...

Kanye West’s Company Received a Multi-Million Dollar PPP Loan From the U.S. Government

Ashley King

July 7, 2020

Photo Credit: Kanye West Twitter Billionaire rapper Kanye West received a multi-million dollar PPP loan from the Trump administration, records now reveal. Records released from the U.S. Treasury's Small Business Administration revealed the loans issued to t... Read More...

The New World of Sync: How Two Sync Music Pros Are Surviving COVID-19

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Spotify Doubles Down on Fraud Allegations Against Indie Label Sosa Entertainment

New HomePod Beta Adds Option to Choose New Default Music Player

AirPods 3 Will Feature SiP Technology, Much Like AirPods Pro — Report

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Latest Posts

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cancels Its Live Induction Ceremony

SiriusXM Is Buying Podcasting Platform Stitcher for $300MM – Report

Second Stimulus Check Might Be Limited to Americans Making Under $40,000

Juice WRLD Estate Is Still Battling a Yellowcard Copyright Lawsuit

Burning Man Refuses to Back Down Against the U.S. Government

YouTube Expands Music Video Analytics for Artists — ‘This Is a Mic Drop Product’

Apple Music Expands Its Real-Time Lyrics Into Samsung Smart TVs

What Are the Best Free Podcast Apps of 2020?

Spotify Downgraded by Bernstein: ‘It’s Unlikely Spotify Will Generate Much Earnings From Podcasts’

Kanye West’s Company Received a Multi-Million Dollar PPP Loan From the U.S. Government