Ashley King

Yes, Frank Ocean Sent a Cease-and-Desist Letter to Travis Scott — But Not for the Reason We Thought

September 17, 2018

photo: Fred von Lohmann (CC 2.0) A recent report from TMZ suggested that rappers Frank Ocean and Travis Scott were having a bit of beef after Ocean sent Scott a cease-and-desist letter. The initial report su... Read More...

Childish Gambino Alleges ‘Willful & Malicious’ Royalty Fraud by Glassnote Records

Ashley King

September 17, 2018

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The legal battle between Donald Glover and his former record label is heating up after the performer filed a counterclaim last week. Better known as Childish Gambino, Glover says that label Glassnote Records... Read More...

Lily Allen Describes Attempted Rape by a ‘Record Industry Executive’

Ashley King

September 14, 2018

Lily Allen has detailed her account of a sexual assault she experienced at the hands of an unnamed 'record industry executive'. Allen warns that such abuses are common in the music industry in her recently r... Read More...

Amazon Music’s ‘Produced By’ Series Pairs Legendary Artists With Famous Producers for New Original Content

Ashley King

September 14, 2018

With so many music streaming services to choose from, platforms are differentiating themselves through exclusive content. Both Apple Music and Spotify have embraced this concept with exclusive documentaries,... Read More...

Today In Spotify Executive Departures: Chief Marketing Officer Seth Farbman

Ashley King

September 14, 2018

Spotify just can't stop leaking top talent. Now, the company's chief marketing officer, Seth Farbman, will be departing at the end of September. Spotify confirmed the departure this morning in a filing with... Read More...

The Avvay Team: Nick Dominguez (CXO), Mike Johnson (Lead Engineer), Addison Bean (Jr Engineer), Liza Kawaller (Business Development), Josh Colbert (CTO), Jon Howard (CEO), Nick de Partee (CCO).

Nashville-Based Avvay Raises $1m Seed Round to Serve Content Creators

Ashley King

September 13, 2018

The Avvay Team: Nick Dominguez (CXO), Mike Johnson (Lead Engineer), Addison Bean (Jr Engineer), Liza Kawaller (Business Development), Josh Colbert (CTO), Jon Howard (CEO), Nick de Partee (CCO) (photo: Monique ... Read More...

Post-Brexit, The Musicians’ Union Is Pushing for European ‘Touring Visas’ for British Artists

Ashley King

September 13, 2018

Scene at Copenhagen Airport With the specter of Brexit looming over the UK, The Musicians Union is calling for a European Union touring visa for musicians in a post-Brexit world. The British music industry i... Read More...

Despite Boycott Risks, Israel Will Remain Host of the Next Eurovision Song Contest

Ashley King

September 13, 2018

After months of delays and debates, Eurovision has announced that the next Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Tel Aviv. The decision was delayed multiple times after the announcement that Israel would b... Read More...

Is YouTube Really the Enemy? Not According to Rihanna and Paul McCartney

Ashley King

September 12, 2018

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YouTube is expanding its original content line-up by featuring world-renowned content from musicians like Paul McCartney and Rihanna. Talk to music industry trade groups like the IFPI or RIAA, and YouTube is... Read More...

Quincy Jones Joins a $1 Million Funding Round for Jammcard

Ashley King

September 12, 2018

Quincy Jones in 2014 (photo: Canadian Film Centre CC by 2.0) Quincy Jones is the latest investor in a new startup that is described as LinkedIn for musicians. Jammcard is an invite-only social network for mu... Read More...

BMI Distributes $1.118 Billion In Songwriter Royalties, an All-Time High

Ashley King

September 12, 2018

According to a new report from BMI, the company has surpassed revenue records for the fiscal year ending on June 30. The company distributed more than $1.118 billion in royalties to songwriters, publishers, ... Read More...

Human Rights Groups Demand That will.i.am Sever Ties With Salesforce

Ashley King

September 11, 2018

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Human rights groups are calling on celebrity speakers to pull out of an upcoming Salesforce conference based on the company's government contract with Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Will.i.am is facing... Read More...

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Nashville-Based Avvay Raises $1m Seed Round to Serve Content Creators

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Is YouTube Really the Enemy? Not According to Rihanna and Paul McCartney

Quincy Jones Joins a $1 Million Funding Round for Jammcard

BMI Distributes $1.118 Billion In Songwriter Royalties, an All-Time High

Human Rights Groups Demand That will.i.am Sever Ties With Salesforce

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