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Amazon Music Launches ‘DJ Mode’ to Feel More Radio-Like

June 11, 2021

Photo Credit: Amazon Music Amazon Music is getting a new DJ mode to bring the feel of live radio to music streaming. Amazon says its new DJ mode listening experience will serve up personalized hosted station... Read More...

Grandma Who Paid for Morgan Wallen Billboards Speaks Out — “We’re Not Bowing Down to the Mob”

Ashley King

June 11, 2021

Morgan Wallen fans continue to show their support with new billboards in Nashville. The beleaguered country star was subjected to 'cancel culture' earlier this year after uttering a slur on video. But die-ha... Read More...

Primary Wave Receives $375 Million Investment From Oaktree Capital Management

Dylan Smith

June 11, 2021

Primary Wave has received a $375 million investment from asset-management firm Oaktree Capital Management (OAK on the NYSE), in addition to finalizing a worldwide distribution deal with Virgin/Capitol. New York City-headquartered Primary Wave and Los Angel... Read More...

Want to See Springsteen on Broadway? Tickets Start at $400 on StubHub

Dylan Smith

June 11, 2021

Photo Credit: EJ Hersom / CC by 3.0 Ahead of crowd-based entertainment’s much-anticipated (and fast-approaching) return, fans aren’t hesitating to buy tickets to watch their favorite artists perform live. But... Read More...

Powfu’s TikTok Hit “Death Bed’ (Coffee for Your Head)” Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Plays

Ashley King

June 10, 2021

Photo Credit: Powfu Canadian rapper Powfu's TikTok hit "Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)" has racked up over one billion Spotify streams. When the low-key bedroom rapper hit the milestone, he celebrated by playing basketball. "I thanked God, posted on Insta... Read More...

Shares of Believe Drop Substantially as Euronext Paris IPO Proves Underwhelming

Ashley King

June 10, 2021

Photo Credit: Believe French digital music company Believe stumbled on its market debut. Shares slid more than 13% on their first day of trading. Believe is a major player in the indie distribution and label... Read More...

Shock G Autopsy Reveals Overdose of Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, and Alcohol

Paul Resnikoff

June 10, 2021

Shock G performing as alter-ego Humpty Hump in 2012. Autopsy details have now emerged on hip-hop pioneer Gregory Jacobs, aka Shock G, who died in April of this year. The ultra-powerful opioid fentanyl has no... Read More...

Roblox Faces Massive Copyright Infringement Litigation From Major Music Publishers

Dylan Smith

June 10, 2021

Roblox is facing massive copyright infringement litigation from major music publishers including Universal Music Publishing, Concord, Downtown, Peermusic, Kobalt, and Reservoir. Polygram Publishing, Big Machine Music, ABKCO Music (a plaintiff in the major ... Read More...

Music Benefactors Quietly Validates Its Model With Multiple Artist Offerings — With a $5 Million Catalog Acquisition Ahead

Paul Resnikoff

June 9, 2021

Music Benefactors Founder & CEO Matt Lutz Music Benefactors has already helped several artists bankroll their ambitious projects with fans’ financial support. Now, capitalizing on these encouraging result... Read More...

R. Kelly Attorneys Jump Ship Just Two Months Before His Racketeering Trial Begins

Dylan Smith

June 9, 2021

R. Kelly has lost two defense attorneys just two months before his racketeering case is scheduled to begin. With just two months to go until the start of his racketeering trial in Brooklyn, R. Kelly has offic... Read More...

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Latest Posts

Amazon Music Launches ‘DJ Mode’ to Feel More Radio-Like

Grandma Who Paid for Morgan Wallen Billboards Speaks Out — “We’re Not Bowing Down to the Mob”

Primary Wave Receives $375 Million Investment From Oaktree Capital Management

Want to See Springsteen on Broadway? Tickets Start at $400 on StubHub

Powfu’s TikTok Hit “Death Bed’ (Coffee for Your Head)” Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Plays

Shares of Believe Drop Substantially as Euronext Paris IPO Proves Underwhelming

Shock G Autopsy Reveals Overdose of Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, and Alcohol

Roblox Faces Massive Copyright Infringement Litigation From Major Music Publishers

Music Benefactors Quietly Validates Its Model With Multiple Artist Offerings — With a $5 Million Catalog Acquisition Ahead

R. Kelly Attorneys Jump Ship Just Two Months Before His Racketeering Trial Begins