Ashley King

Tidal’s 4th Benefit Concert Is a Go — 100% of Proceeds to Criminal Justice Reform

September 7, 2018

Tidal founder Jay-Z, an outspoken advocate for criminal justice reform. Tidal's fourth annual benefit concert has been announced for Tuesday, October 23rd in Brooklyn. The Tidal X: Brooklyn concert will be h... Read More...

The Cranberries Singer Dolores O’Riordan Drowned in a Bathtub While Drunk

Ashley King

September 6, 2018

The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan accidentally drowned in her bathtub, according to a coroner's inquest that was released on September 6th. O'Riordan was found dressed in pajamas and submerged in... Read More...

British Music Exports Top £400m ($518m) — Though Brexit Looms Large

Ashley King

September 6, 2018

Global demand for British superstars has reached an all-time high, according to industry trade group BPI. Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and Sam Smith all helped the British recording industry to pull in a whopping £... Read More...

Game Changer? Spotify Inks Three Carrier-Bundled Billing Deals In Indonesia & Thailand

Ashley King

September 6, 2018

Apple Music wants to bump Spotify out of the top spot for global music streaming dominance. Spotify is making moves to avoid that fate. Both companies have employed unique strategies to obtain new subscribe... Read More...

This Is Bundling: Childish Gambino Packages Two Unreleased Songs Into a Concert Ticket

Ashley King

September 5, 2018

Childish Gambino's This is America tour starts this month, but fans who buy tickets will be treated to two unreleased tracks. Those who have already purchased their tickets shared screenshots on so... Read More...

C.F. Martin Becomes the First Instrument Manufacturer to Receive ‘B Corp’ Status

Ashley King

September 5, 2018

Guitar manufacturer C.F. Martin has announced that it is the first musical instrument company to receive a B Corp certification. The B Corp standard is awarded to companies that "meet the highest standards o... Read More...

Beats by Dre Is Now the Official Headphone of the NBA

Ashley King

September 5, 2018

Beats by Dre just became the official headphone partner of the NBA. The announcement was made today by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. The new deal covers a wide range of marketing and merchandising opportunities... Read More...

Apple Is Revealing Another Documentary Exclusive — This Time from Paris

Ashley King

September 4, 2018

Christine and the Queens play Webster Hall, NYC, 2015. (photo: Steven Pisano (CC 2.0)) Despite the cancellation of the Apple Music Festival in 2017, Apple continues to host concerts for specific artists. The... Read More...

3 Years Ago, The Ghost Inside’s Drummer Lost His Leg In a Bus Accident. Now, He’s Back Playing Double-Kick Drums at Nearly 100% His Former Ability

Ashley King

September 4, 2018

Andrew Tkaczyk's creative workaround. After a near-fatal bus crash in 2015 cost The Ghost Inside drummer Andrew Tkaczyk his leg, he never thought he would play the drums again. Tkaczyk suffered head trauma, ... Read More...

Notorious Pre-Release Leak Site ‘Music Mafia’ Is Suddenly Offline

Ashley King

September 4, 2018

Music Mafia has gone offline, sparking speculation that the RIAA may have successfully cracked down on the site's operators. Music Mafia gained mainstream attention last year when it released two Kanye West ... Read More...

Shots Fired Outside of Ice Cube’s Sold-Out Concert In Del Mar

Ashley King

September 3, 2018

photo: Adam Bielawski (CC 3.0) A Del Mar, CA deputy shot and wounded a man who fired several shots in a crowded area. The violence apparently started after the man found out that an Ice Cube concert was sold... Read More...

Sprint Rolls Tidal + Hulu + Amazon Prime Into an ‘Unlimited Premium’ Bundle

Ashley King

September 2, 2018

Sprint is hoping to remain competitive among US carriers by offering a new Unlimited Premium plan. But will this shift the fortunes of Tidal? The stepped-up offering adds to the already included Hulu and Ti... Read More...

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Tidal’s 4th Benefit Concert Is a Go — 100% of Proceeds to Criminal Justice Reform

The Cranberries Singer Dolores O’Riordan Drowned in a Bathtub While Drunk

British Music Exports Top £400m ($518m) — Though Brexit Looms Large

Game Changer? Spotify Inks Three Carrier-Bundled Billing Deals In Indonesia & Thailand

This Is Bundling: Childish Gambino Packages Two Unreleased Songs Into a Concert Ticket

C.F. Martin Becomes the First Instrument Manufacturer to Receive ‘B Corp’ Status

Beats by Dre Is Now the Official Headphone of the NBA

Apple Is Revealing Another Documentary Exclusive — This Time from Paris

3 Years Ago, The Ghost Inside’s Drummer Lost His Leg In a Bus Accident. Now, He’s Back Playing Double-Kick Drums at Nearly 100% His Former Ability

Notorious Pre-Release Leak Site ‘Music Mafia’ Is Suddenly Offline

Shots Fired Outside of Ice Cube’s Sold-Out Concert In Del Mar

Sprint Rolls Tidal + Hulu + Amazon Prime Into an ‘Unlimited Premium’ Bundle

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