Paul Resnikoff

Americans May Not Be Getting a Second Stimulus Check, After All

August 18, 2020

photo: Anne-Onyme Members of Congress now appear deadlocked on the details of a critical second stimulus package. The situation could mean that tens of millions of Americans will not receive a second stimulus... Read More...

What Succeeds on Spotify’s RapCaviar — A Statistical Analysis

Paul Resnikoff

August 18, 2020

With more than 13 million followers to its credit, Spotify’s foremost hip-hop playlist, RapCaviar, can change the trajectory of both individual tracks and entire careers. Bearing this in mind, AI-powered musi... Read More...

Why Music Metadata Should Be Done First, Not Last, In the Recording Process

Paul Resnikoff

August 18, 2020

photo: alexemotions Artists lose millions of dollars in royalties because of bad, missing, or misplaced music metadata. Now VEVA Sound wants to shift music metadata entry to the front of the recording process... Read More...

Jam Master Jay's Killers Just Got Away With Murder

Jam Master Jay ‘Cold Case’ Re-Opened: Two Arrests Made In Murder of Run-DMC Legend

Paul Resnikoff

August 17, 2020

Two suspects have named in connection to the murder of Run-DMC legend Jam Master Jay, who was gunned down in a Queens recording studio 18 years ago. We've previously questioned how the murder Jam Master Jay ... Read More...

Second Stimulus Check Won’t Be Arriving In August After All (Thanks, Congress)

Paul Resnikoff

August 12, 2020

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on second stimulus checks: "The Democrats aren't taking this as a serious issue." Just last week, estimates pointed to the arrival of a second stimulus check starting August 24t... Read More...

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok — So What Happens Next?

Paul Resnikoff

August 6, 2020

TikTok is officially banned in the United States, thanks to an executive order signed just hours ago by President Trump. But TikTok isn't getting wiped off of phones just yet. Donald Trump first threatened t... Read More...

These Are the Best Music Documentaries on Hulu

Paul Resnikoff

August 5, 2020

Hulu boasts a wide selection of hit TV shows and sought-after movies. But tucked within this sizable library, the Disney-owned streaming service offers a number of excellent music documentaries. Here’s where ... Read More...

Trump Is Shutting Down TikTok — “We’re Banning Them From the United States” (Updated)

Paul Resnikoff

August 2, 2020

It's over, folks — TikTok is officially shutting down in the United States. Update, 8/3 am: Trump has now reportedly given Microsoft 45 days to complete a TikTok acquisition; Microsoft has indicated that it ... Read More...

Amazon's New Karaoke Platform 'Twitch Sings' Could Cut into ByteDance's TikTok Market

Twitch Knew About Its Music Licensing Problem Back In 2014 — This Memo Proves It

Paul Resnikoff

July 31, 2020

Earlier this week, Congress asked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos a simple question: why isn't his wholly-owned Twitch licensing any music? Now, it looks like Twitch has been well aware of this issue for years. Bezos ... Read More...

Malik B, Founding Member of The Roots, Dead at 47

Paul Resnikoff

July 29, 2020

Malik B., a founder and longtime member of The Roots, has passed away unexpectedly. The sudden passing was confirmed by The Roots just hours ago. "We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brot... Read More...

$15 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Juice WRLD Is Suddenly Dismissed

Paul Resnikoff

July 27, 2020

Paperwork filed this week to dismiss Yellowcard's copyright infringement claim against the Juice WRLD Estate (Digital Music News) After months of aggressive litigation — and the death of Juice WRLD himself — ... Read More...

The Second Stimulus Check Will Be Just Like the First, Republicans Say

Paul Resnikoff

July 24, 2020

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Speaking at the White House, July 23rd (photo: Digital Music News) Earlier this week, Republicans backed the mailing of a second stimulus check to Americans. Now, there... Read More...

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Meet the Single Mom Cellist Who Makes a Living Off Her Music — Our Podcast Interview

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Americans May Not Be Getting a Second Stimulus Check, After All

What Succeeds on Spotify’s RapCaviar — A Statistical Analysis

Why Music Metadata Should Be Done First, Not Last, In the Recording Process

Jam Master Jay ‘Cold Case’ Re-Opened: Two Arrests Made In Murder of Run-DMC Legend

Second Stimulus Check Won’t Be Arriving In August After All (Thanks, Congress)

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok — So What Happens Next?

These Are the Best Music Documentaries on Hulu

Trump Is Shutting Down TikTok — “We’re Banning Them From the United States” (Updated)

Twitch Knew About Its Music Licensing Problem Back In 2014 — This Memo Proves It

Malik B, Founding Member of The Roots, Dead at 47

$15 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Juice WRLD Is Suddenly Dismissed

The Second Stimulus Check Will Be Just Like the First, Republicans Say

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