Paul Resnikoff

Afghan Folk Singer Fawad Andarabi Executed by the Taliban Following Nationwide Music Ban

August 29, 2021

Fawad Andarabi performing in the mountainous Afghanistan countryside Afghan folk singer Fawad Andarabi has been killed by the Taliban following a country-wide ban on music, according to multiple sources — inc... Read More...

Nirvana Is Getting Sued by the Now-Adult Baby on the ‘Nevermind’ Album Cover for Child Pornography

Paul Resnikoff

August 24, 2021

Cover artwork of the iconic album Nevermind, released by Nirvana on September 24th, 1991. The estate of Nirvana is being sued over the artwork on the groundbreaking album, Nevermind. The litigant is the baby ... Read More...

What Are the Best Spotify Alternatives? Here’s a Quick List

Paul Resnikoff

August 23, 2021

As 2021 rolls on, Spotify remains atop the roost of streaming music subscription services. But its market share is suddenly ebbing while the competition is intensifying. Here's a look at the fastest-growing S... Read More...

Bob Dylan Accused of Sexually Assaulting a 12 Year-Old In 1965 — Lawsuit Filed In New York Supreme Court

Paul Resnikoff

August 16, 2021

Scan of legal filing against Robert Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan, officially filed August 13th, 2021 (Digital Music News) Bob Dylan is now facing ugly accusations of drugging, sexually assaulting, and physically ... Read More...

Walter Yetnikoff, the Storied and Controversial President of CBS Records, Dies at 87

Paul Resnikoff

August 9, 2021

Walter Yetnikoff shares a laugh with Paul McCartney (Photo Credit: Nick Truger, CC by 3.0) Walter Yetnikoff, the longtime king of CBS Records and progenitor of Sony Music Entertainment, has passed away at 87.... Read More...

The Music Industry Has a Growing Payments Problem — Tipalti Is Out to Solve It

Paul Resnikoff

August 5, 2021

The Tipalti marketing team (photo credit: Tipalti) The music industry is notorious for not being able to pay people effectively — a problem that is only getting worse as the creator economy explodes. Tipalti ... Read More...

FLVTO, One of the World’s Largest YouTube-to-MP3 Converters, Officially Shuts Down In the US & UK

Paul Resnikoff

August 5, 2021

YouTube-to-MP3 converter FLVTO has suddenly gone dark for American users. YouTube-to-MP3 converter FLVTO is now offline in the United States and United Kingdom following an unsuccessful legal battle with the ... Read More...

Y2mate, One of the World’s Largest YouTube-to-MP3 Converters, Officially Shuts Down In the US & UK

Paul Resnikoff

August 2, 2021

The Y2mate site in the United States as of August 1st, 2021 Y2mate, one of the largest YouTube-to-MP3 converters in the world, is suddenly calling it quits in multiple countries. Y2mate is officially offline... Read More...

Lollapalooza Cancels DaBaby’s Set Just Hours Before His Start Time

Paul Resnikoff

August 1, 2021

Photo: lacrosswi CC by SA 4.0 DaBaby was abruptly cancelled by Lollapalooza over the weekend following the rapper's homophobic outburst at Rolling Loud. DaBaby is now facing another cancellation following hi... Read More...

Chicago Issues Lollapalooza Mask Mandates as Superspreader Fears Intensify

Paul Resnikoff

August 1, 2021

Lollapalooza has strict requirements for entry, including proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test. But with fears of the Delta variant escalating, Chicago officials have instituted an indoor mask m... Read More...

What Cancelled SPAC Deal? Universal Music Group H1 Earnings Surge 38% Year-Over-Year

Paul Resnikoff

July 28, 2021

Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH) (photo: United States Senate CC by 2.0) Despite getting left at the altar by Bill Ackman-led SPAC Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Universal Music... Read More...

Morgan Wallen Sells the Home Where He Was Filmed Saying the N-Word

Paul Resnikoff

July 26, 2021

Former Morgan Wallen residence at 814B Horner Ave, Nashville, TN 37204 (photo: Zillow) Morgan Wallen has just sold his residence in Nashville where he was infamously filmed uttering the n-word, according to p... Read More...

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Afghan Folk Singer Fawad Andarabi Executed by the Taliban Following Nationwide Music Ban

Nirvana Is Getting Sued by the Now-Adult Baby on the ‘Nevermind’ Album Cover for Child Pornography

What Are the Best Spotify Alternatives? Here’s a Quick List

Bob Dylan Accused of Sexually Assaulting a 12 Year-Old In 1965 — Lawsuit Filed In New York Supreme Court

Walter Yetnikoff, the Storied and Controversial President of CBS Records, Dies at 87

The Music Industry Has a Growing Payments Problem — Tipalti Is Out to Solve It

FLVTO, One of the World’s Largest YouTube-to-MP3 Converters, Officially Shuts Down In the US & UK

Y2mate, One of the World’s Largest YouTube-to-MP3 Converters, Officially Shuts Down In the US & UK

Lollapalooza Cancels DaBaby’s Set Just Hours Before His Start Time

Chicago Issues Lollapalooza Mask Mandates as Superspreader Fears Intensify

What Cancelled SPAC Deal? Universal Music Group H1 Earnings Surge 38% Year-Over-Year

Morgan Wallen Sells the Home Where He Was Filmed Saying the N-Word

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