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We're all guilty of romanticizing the indie label, if for no other reason than the music sucks less.  But cred and creativity aside, indies sometimes behave worse than the majors, and it's often difficult to te... Read More...
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Source: Warner Music Group “Will Be Scrutinized” by European Regulators…

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So what's the difference between a Warner Music Group and a Universal Music Group, anyway?  In the eyes of European regulators, the answer might be 'not much,' which is why according to a pair of sources, Warne... Read More...
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If Google can't control the content that gets uploaded onto YouTube, why isn't there one pornographic clip, anywhere?  If Google is merely indexing the internet through algorithms, why aren't promised changes t... Read More...
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Last year, Warner Music Group lost $190 million, with total losses over the past five years topping $695 million. Here's what the top executives at Warner were paid last year, according to SEC filings. Warner ... Read More...
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