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Why I Will Not Buy Adele’s New Album 25

November 19, 2015

I remember the moment I first heard Adele's album 21. It was exactly 15 minutes after hearing "Rolling In The Deep" on Madison, WI's adult alternative radio station, Triple M. I was passing through my home ... Read More...

My Song Was Streamed 178 Million Times. I Was Paid $5,679…

Paul Resnikoff

September 24, 2015

105

Update: Kadish (the songwriter) was actually referring to Pandora-specific streaming radio, instead of broader streaming (which would include on-demand Spotify streams). If streaming is now worth billion... Read More...

14 Assholes You See At Every Concert

Ari Herstand

September 22, 2015

1) The "Free Bird" dude. Funny! I bet you're great in bed. 2) The Beer Spiller Do the crowd a favor, don't send the drunk guy to refill everyone. And if you're buying drinks for more than the number of... Read More...

Let’s View Josh Greenberg for Who He Was: a Ruthless Copyright Infringer…

Paul Resnikoff

July 21, 2015

124

"...for he who has paid the penalty of death stands absolved from his sin." The Bible, New Testament, Romans 6:7. Over the weekend, Grooveshark co-founder Josh Greenberg was found dead at the age of 28,... Read More...

What YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Deezer, and TIDAL Are Paying Artists

Paul Resnikoff

July 14, 2015

We're starting to get a sense for what different music platforms are paying. The data is from the just-released 'Fair Music: Transparency and Payment Flows In the Music Industry' by Rethink Music, an initiat... Read More...

Breaking: Apple Will Allow ANY Song to be Uploaded Into Apple Music…

Paul Resnikoff

June 16, 2015

117

That's funny, I thought you said you wanted to withhold your music from Apple's new streaming service... According to FAQ details just leaked to Digital Music News (above), Apple will enable Apple Music ... Read More...

Artists, Please Listen: Apple Will be Paying You NOTHING for the Next Three Months

Paul Resnikoff

June 11, 2015

125

We know, because we're looking at the contract. And this is from Exhibit L ('Subscription Service') of Apple's contract to independent labels and artists, leaked to Digital Music News on Wednesday. ... Read More...

Apple Is Paying Just 58% of Streaming Royalties Back to Indie Artists…

Paul Resnikoff

June 9, 2015

184

Update, 6/15: Apple has now responded by saying they actually pay a much higher royalty rate. Spotify has signed its share of dirty contracts, but they also pay 70% of subscription revenue back to righ... Read More...

I’m a Former Grooveshark Employee. And Here’s What I Need to Tell the Industry…

Paul Resnikoff

May 28, 2015

225

The following is a letter delivered to Digital Music News from an individual claiming to be an ex-Grooveshark employee. It has not been edited. ______________________________________________________ Hey pa... Read More...

Apple, Spotify, Tidal All Miss The Point. This Is The Future Of Recorded Music

Ari Herstand

April 14, 2015

132

Hopefully the millionaire musician owners of Tidal have been listening to the criticism from their fans and peers. I outlined a couple weeks ago how their insulting launch totally neglected the one group o... Read More...

What Jay Z and Tidal Need To Do To Truly Change The Music Industry

Ari Herstand

March 31, 2015

116

Yesterday, 16 of the biggest names in music gathered together on a stage in New York City to announce their new, artist-owned, streaming service Tidal: Jay Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye West, Jack White, Arcad... Read More...

You Can Kiss Spotify’s Free Access Model Goodbye…

Paul Resnikoff

March 12, 2015

176

Last week, the head of Universal Music Group Lucian Grainge explained that 'freemium,' ad-supported subscription services weren't working for anyone except (a) streaming services and (b) music fans. The we... 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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Spotify “Normalizes Violence Against Women” & “Puts Profits Over People,” Women’s Group Says

After Two Failed Attempts, Connecticut’s Senate Passes a Tough Net Neutrality Bill

Can I Still Listen to My Favorite Band After Learning They’re Awful People?

Dear Creepy Men of the Music Industry, Please Stop

Major Radio Stations Across the Country Are Playing ‘Fuck Donald Trump’

Why I Will Not Buy Adele’s New Album 25

My Song Was Streamed 178 Million Times. I Was Paid $5,679…

14 Assholes You See At Every Concert

Let’s View Josh Greenberg for Who He Was: a Ruthless Copyright Infringer…

What YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Deezer, and TIDAL Are Paying Artists

Breaking: Apple Will Allow ANY Song to be Uploaded Into Apple Music…

Artists, Please Listen: Apple Will be Paying You NOTHING for the Next Three Months

Apple Is Paying Just 58% of Streaming Royalties Back to Indie Artists…

I’m a Former Grooveshark Employee. And Here’s What I Need to Tell the Industry…

Apple, Spotify, Tidal All Miss The Point. This Is The Future Of Recorded Music

What Jay Z and Tidal Need To Do To Truly Change The Music Industry

You Can Kiss Spotify’s Free Access Model Goodbye…